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Dofasco
Latest News
Dofasco to Acquire Quebec Cartier Mining Company
09 June 2005 - Dofasco has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all remaining interests in Quebec Cartier Mining Co. (QCM).
VAI to Supply Surface Inspection System for Dofasco
08 June 2005 - VAI SIAS SAS has received a contract from Dofasco for the supply of an automatic surface inspection system to equip its coupled pickling/cold-mill facilities.
Keith Busse Named Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2005
19 May 2005 - Keith E. Busse, President and CEO of Steel Dynamics Inc. was named “Steelmaker of the Year” at AISTech 2005 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, managed by the Association for Iron & Steel Technology. The Steelmaker of the Year Award is presented annually by the AIST to recognize notable leaders and their contributions to the steel industry.
Dofasco Posts Very Good First Quarter Results
28 April 2005 - Dofasco Inc. reported consolidated net income of $78.2 million on consolidated sales of $1,073.1 million for the first quarter of 2005. The company credits higher selling prices for its much-improved earnings compared to the first quarter of 2004.
Dofasco Posts Record Earnings in 2004
07 February 2005 - Dofasco Inc. reported net income of $96.8 million on consolidated sales of $1.11 billion for the fourth quarter and net income of $376.9 million on consolidated sales of $4.22 billion for 2004. Dofasco attributes its record earnings to excellent operating performance and robust North American flat rolled steel demand.
AISI Announces New Officers for 2005
27 January 2005 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Board of Directors has elected United States Steel Corp. President and CEO John P. Surma Jr. to a one-year term as AISI Chairman.
ThyssenKrupp Will Not Match Arcelor’s Latest Offer for Dofasco Shares
24 January 2005 -
ThyssenKrupp Will Not Match Arcelor’s Latest Offer for Dofasco Shares
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Dofasco and its Employees Donate to Tsunami Relief Fund
06 December 2004 - Dofasco is donating $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross South Asia Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund.
Dofasco Files Short Form Prospectus
29 November 2004 - Dofasco Inc. has filed a final short form base shelf prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces of Canada.
Steel Making a Comeback in Automotive Steel Wheels
13 November 2004 - Steel wheels, once facing a rapid decline in use, are making a strong comeback as automakers realize they can save up to $100 per vehicle without sacrificing quality or performance. DaimlerChrysler Corp., Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp., plus many European and Asian carmakers, are changing back to steel wheels for base wheels as well as for upgrade packages.
Dofasco Wins Approval for Repurchase Plan
26 October 2004 - The Toronto Stock Exchange has approved Dofasco Inc.’s application to make a Normal Course Issuer Bid for the repurchase of its common shares.
Dofasco Posts Record Third Quarter Results
26 October 2004 - Dofasco Inc. reported record consolidated net income of $115.0 million on record consolidated sales of $1,089 million for the third quarter of 2004. Dofasco attributes the results to higher pricing, strong operating performance and robust demand in the quarter.
Dofasco Steel for Construction Certified with EcoLogo
21 October 2004 - Dofasco steel for construction products has been certified to Environment Canada's Environmental Choice(M) Program. Dofasco’s steel will carry the EcoLogo(M) symbol, which provides customers assurance they have made an environmentally responsible decision when using Dofasco steel for their steel building products.
Auto/Steel Partnership Announces Executive Director
20 October 2004 - The Auto/Steel Partnership (A/SP) Joint Policy Board announced the appointment of Dr. Roger A. Heimbuch as executive director of the Partnership.
Cliffs Announces Labor Agreement at Wabush Mines
12 October 2004 - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. announced that contract settlements have been reached and ratified by the United Steelworkers Union, representing approximately 575 hourly employees at Wabush Mines in Canada.
Talks Back on at Wabush Mines
01 October 2004 - Striking steelworkers will be back at the bargaining table Friday with Wabush Mines in an attempt to reach a settlement for 300 members of Steelworkers Local 6285. The workers have been on strike since July 5.
Dofasco Signs Technology Agreement with JFE Steel
22 September 2004 - Dofasco Inc. has signed a Technology Cooperation Agreement for automotive steels with JFE Steel Corp. of Japan.
Dofasco Makes Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
21 September 2004 - For the sixth year in a row, Dofasco Inc. has been listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World). Dofasco is the only steelmaker in the world listed on the DJSI World index, and one of 13 Canadian companies listed.
Canadian Tribunal Rescinds Order for Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet
15 September 2004 - The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has rescinded its findings regarding cold rolled carbon steel sheet products from Belgium, the Russian Federation, the Slovak Republic and Turkey.
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