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ArcelorMittal USA Employee Honored for Contributions to ASTM Standards for Steel Sheet Products

15 July 2014 - Robert Puccia, senior metallurgical engineer at ArcelorMittal USA, Chicago, Ill., has received the ASTM International Award of Merit from Committee A05 on Metallic-Coated Iron and Steel Products.

Global Stainless Steel Production Rose 6.8% in First Quarter

15 July 2014 - The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) has released figures for the first quarter of 2014 showing that stainless steel melt shop production increased by 6.8% year–on–year to 10.2 million metric tons (mmt). Production increased in all regions.

European Commission Approves Merger of SSAB and Rautaruukki

14 July 2014 - Today, SSAB has received the required regulatory competition approval from the European Commission for the combination of SSAB and Rautaruukki Corp.

Friedrich Kocks to Supply 3-Roll RSB for Medium Section Mill in China

14 July 2014 - Friedrich Kocks has received an order to supply a 3-roll reducing & sizing block to Daye Special Steel Co. Ltd in China.

U. S. Steel Applauds Positive Decision In OCTG Trade Case

14 July 2014 - United States Steel Corporation president and CEO Mario Longhi issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Commerce's final determination in a trade case on oil country tubular goods (OCTG) against nine countries including South Korea.

Demag Pilot Project Makes for Efficient Sheet Metal Working for Chinese Manufacturer

14 July 2014 - The installation of a fully automated plate metal processing facility has enabled a Chinese manufacturer of mining equipment to increase productivity in its production facility by 40%. Demag process crane engineering in the pilot installation provides for the precise storage and retrieval of plate metal and services the cutters as required in 24/7 operation.

Five AIST Student Members Awarded Scholarships from Engineering Honor Society

14 July 2014 - The Fellowship Board of Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society, announced the selection of 242 Tau Beta Pi Scholars from 451 applicants for undergraduate study during the 2014–15 academic year; five of the scholars are members of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST).

Cintas and Sqwincher Reward Hottest Job with Prizes to Beat the Heat

14 July 2014 - Know someone who’s feeling the heat at work — literally? Cintas Corporation, a leading provider of on-site safety services and training solutions, and The Sqwincher Corporation, a leader in electrolyte replacement drinks, today launched its “Hottest Job in America” contest for employees in high-heat environments.

Steel Institute Pleased With Commerce Determination on OCTG

14 July 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) hailed the Department of Commerce (DOC) affirmative final determination in the trade case on oil country tubular goods (OCTG) against nine countries, including South Korea.

USW Welcomes Trade Decision on South Korean OCTG

14 July 2014 - United Steelworkers (USW) international president Leo W. Gerard issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Commerce made its decision to impose dumping margins against South Korean oil country tubular goods (OCTG) dumped into the United States:

National Safety Apparel Introduces New Fabric Technology for Welding, Metals Industries

11 July 2014 - National Safety Apparel (NSA) is introducing the newest fabric technology to the welding and metals industries: CARBON ARMOUR™, a premium inherent FR fabric technology that is NOT your traditional safety gear.

voestalpine Secures Contract for Pipeline Project in Brazil

11 July 2014 - After South Stream (1), the voestalpine Group has secured its second major pipeline contract this year.

Universal Stainless Achieves S-400 and S-1000 Approvals From GE Aviation

11 July 2014 - Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. has achieved GE Aviation's S-400 and S-1000 approvals for its Bridgeville, Pa.; Dunkirk, N.Y.; and North Jackson, Ohio, facilities.

IREPAS: Decent Performance in Global Long Market, But Concerns Rising

11 July 2014 - Global demand has remained at reasonable levels during the course of the last 30 days, IREPAS said in its Short Range Outlook for July 2014.

ThyssenKrupp Europe's Duisburg-Beeckerwerth Hot Strip Mill Reaches 50 Years in Operation

11 July 2014 - ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe announced that its hot strip mill in Duisburg-Beeckerwerth, Germany, began operation 50 years ago.

NDC Infrared Engineering and Beta LaserMike Announce Merger

10 July 2014 - NDC Infrared Engineering and Beta LaserMike, both part of the Spectris family of companies and recognized global leaders in non-contacting measurement and control solutions, have merged to create NDC Technologies.

Wuppermann Orders Economical Pickling and HDG Line from SMS Siemag

10 July 2014 - At the end of June, Wuppermann Group, Germany, a family business with 140 years of experience in steel processing, awarded SMS Siemag the contract to deliver a hot-wide-strip pickling and hot-dip galvanizing line for its new plant in the Hungarian town of Győr-Gönyű.

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