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Danieli Inks Contracts for Rolling Mill, EAF Packages
11 July 2019 - Two Chinese steel producers have placed separate orders with Danieli for a new rebar mill and a scrap charging technology package.
Nucor Steel–South Carolina Turns 50
27 June 2019 - With the help of elected officials and employees, Nucor Corp. this week marked the 50th anniversary of the start of its first electric arc furnace, celebrating an event that not only gave rise to the country’s largest steelmaker, but sparked a revolution in the way steel is made in the United States.
Big River Steel Has Finalized Financing for Its Mill Expansion. Here’s How Much.
04 June 2019 - Big River Steel has lined up US$777 million in financing for the planned expansion of its flat-rolled mill in Osceola, Ark., USA, the company has said.
Furnace Services Provider Opens New Tech Center
30 May 2019 - AMI Automation, a provider of meltshop optimization solutions, has opened a new tech center that serves customers who subscribe to certain service packages, the company has said.
Vallourec Sees Early Results in Furnace Optimization Project
30 May 2019 - Pipe and tube maker Vallourec is collaborating with GE Digital on a project designed to reduce power-on times and variability and boost productivity of its Youngstown, Ohio, electric arc furnace.
Nucor Contracts Danieli for Water Treatment Systems
22 May 2019 - Nucor Corp. has selected Danieli to provide the water treatment plants for its new micro-mills in Sedalia, Mo., and Frostproof, Fla., according to the equipment supplier.
Nucor Bar Mill to Upgrade Process Capability
20 May 2019 - Nucor Corp. on Monday revealed plans to equip its Darlington, S.C., bar and rod mill with a vacuum degassing system, allowing it to meet even higher quality specifications.
Sims Metal Unveils North American Growth Plans
11 April 2019 - Metals recycler Sims Metal Management said it plans to grow its North American ferrous recycling business by around 40% over the six years.
Nucor Progresses on Danieli Micro-Mills
09 April 2019 - Danieli said it has begun manufacturing equipment for Nucor Corp.’s planned micro-mill in Florida as work progresses on the company’s other such facility in Missouri.
Salzgitter, Tenova to Collaborate on New DRI-EAF Production Route
04 April 2019 - Salzgitter AG and Tenova have agreed to work together on a project that eventually will shift Salzgitter’s production route away from blast furnaces.
AltaSteel Completes Major Electrical System Upgrade
01 April 2019 - Canadian merchant bar manufacturer AltaSteel has upgraded switchgear at its Edmonton, Alberta, plant, according to the equipment supplier on the project.
Danieli Receives Performance Certificate on Texas EAF Upgrade
29 March 2019 - Gerdau Long Steel North America’s Midlothian, Texas, mill has completed an upgrade to its B furnace and issued the final acceptance certificate, according to the technology supplier on the project.
Here's Where Nucor Will Build Its New Plate Mill
28 March 2019 - Nucor Corp. will build its planned US$1.35 billion plate mill along the Ohio River in Kentucky, the steelmaker said on Wednesday.
Big River Chooses Technology Supplier for Arkansas Expansion
25 March 2019 - SMS group has locked up a contract to expand Big River Steel’s flex mill in Arkansas, the equipment supplier said on Monday.
'There's a Lot of Pride Here': JSW Mingo Junction Looks For Success as It Ramps Up
21 March 2019 - At JSW Steel’s restarted mill in Mingo Junction, Ohio, USA, veteran operators, who thought they’d never see the facility run again, are again making steel – and coaching the next generation. At the same time, they’re restoring some hope to the blue-collar town.
SMS group Contracted for Peruvian Meltshop Build
06 March 2019 - Peru’s Corporación Aceros Arequipa S.A. has turned to SMS group for a new meltshop being built at the company’s Pisco plant.
North Star BlueScope Nears Decision on Major Expansion
25 February 2019 - North Star BlueScope Steel expects to make a final decision on whether to expand its Ohio sheet mill sometime in the second half of this year, but appears ready to move ahead.
MORE Receives Order for Taphole Manipulator
13 February 2019 - EAF robotics maker MORE s.r.l. has received an order for one of its STAP manipulators from Italy’s Acciaierie Bertoli Safau, the manufacturer said.
U. S. Steel to Resume Fairfield EAF Installation
11 February 2019 - United States Steel Corporation will resume construction on the planned electric arc furnace at its Fairfield, Ala., USA, steel plant, the company said Monday.
Thai Steel Plant Commissions Robotic Manipulators
28 January 2019 - Long products producer Siam Yamato Steel Thailand has installed two robotic manipulators from Danieli Telerobotlabs at its SYS Rayong plant.
