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Vallourec Adopts Single Brand to Reinforce Global Leadership Position and Support Growth Strategy

29 May 2013 - Vallourec, world leader in premium tubular solutions, announced that its various entities will be adopting a single brand and common identity: Vallourec, with a modernized logo.

Vallourec Adopts Single Brand to Reinforce Global Leadership Position and Support Growth Strategy

29 May 2013 - Vallourec, world leader in premium tubular solutions, announced that its various entities will be adopting a single brand and common identity: Vallourec, with a modernized logo.

TRUCONNECT Remote Monitoring from Konecranes Helps Steel Industry Improve Safe Use of Equipment

29 May 2013 - TRUCONNECT® Remote Monitoring and Reporting helps steel mills improve the safe use of their equipment, provide the right maintenance at the right time and assess the lifecycle of crane components.

Forwarding Services International Changes Name to Midrex Global Logistics

29 May 2013 - As a result of its continued growth and expansion efforts, Forwarding Services International has changed its name to Midrex Global Logistics, Inc.

ArcelorMittal South Africa to Supply Zambia Hydro Projects with Steel

28 May 2013 - ArcelorMittal South Africa is supplying its client, China’s Sinohydro Corporation, with reinforcing steel from its Newcastle plant for a number of hydro-electrical projects across Zambia.

AK Tube Plant Recognized for Outstanding Safety Performance

28 May 2013 - The Walbridge, Ohio, plant of AK Tube LLC, a subsidiary of AK Steel, has been recognized for outstanding safety performance by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Division of Safety and Hygiene. 

AIIS: U.S. Steel Imports Edge Up in April, but Remain Depressed from 2012 Levels

28 May 2013 - U.S. steel imports increased 4.2% in April compared to March, according to preliminary government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

NLMK Appoints New Vice President for Investment Projects

28 May 2013 - NLMK announced the appointment of Konstantin Lagutin to the newly-created position of vice president for investment projects.

Hamilton Caster Helps Oil Industry Giant Get Lean

28 May 2013 - A simple request for a caster from gas-and-oil drilling giant Helmerich & Payne (H&P) led to a custom-designed dolly and collaboration on lean enterprise with U.S. manufacturer, Hamilton Caster.

Australian Professor Gives Howe Lecture on How Heavy Industry Can Help Clean Up the World

27 May 2013 - Today’s steelmakers have a largely untapped opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to solving the world’s growing waste problem while cutting their own production costs, according to Australian innovator, Professor Veena Sahajwalla, from the University of New South Wales.

U.S. Steel Shipments up 6.5% M-o-M, Down 6.9% Y-o-Y

27 May 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that for the month of March 2013, U.S. steel mills shipped 7,922,265 tons, a 6.5% increase from the previous month and a 6.9% decrease from March 2012.

Tenaris Invests in Brazilian Mill to Support Deepwater Challenges

27 May 2013 - Next week, Tenaris will start up two new presses at its mill in Pindamonhangaba — the result of an US$180 million investment — which will produce casing and tubing for use in offshore applications.

Cintas Names 5 Ways to Engage Employees During National Safety Month

27 May 2013 - In recognition of National Safety Month this June, Cintas Corporation, a leader in first-aid and personal protective products (PPE), has identified five activities to engage employees and help reinforce best safety practices.

SteelBenchmarker: HRB Prices in a Downdraft

27 May 2013 - The bi-monthly SteelBenchmarker™ Western European HRB price for 13 May 2013 slipped 0.5% to US$617 per tonne (on a Euro basis, it was down 0.4%), ex-works, for the seventh consecutive time.

ISSF Presents 2013 Sustainability Award

27 May 2013 - The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) announced that the 2013 Sustainability Award was presented to Acerinox during ISSF’s 17th Annual Conference which was held in New Orleans, La.

AWMI Announces 2012 International Member of the Year

24 May 2013 - The Association of Women in the Metal Industries is proud to recognize Lauren Kerekes, international treasurer and member of the Columbus Chapter, as the recipient of its 2012 International Member of the Year Award.

U.S. Stainless Pipe Producers File Antidumping Petitions

24 May 2013 - Bristol Metals, Felker Brothers Corp. and Outokumpu Stainless Pipe filed antidumping duty petitions with the U.S. government alleging that welded stainless pressure pipe imported from Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam were being dumped in the U.S. market.

AISI: Preliminary Steel Imports Increase 4% in April

24 May 2013 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,680,000 tons of steel in April, including 2,087,000 tons of finished steel (up 4% and 1%, respectively, vs. March final data).

ArcelorMittal CEO Meets Romania's Leaders to Voice Energy Price Concerns

24 May 2013 - ArcelorMittal chairman and CEO Lakshmi N. Mittal met the Romanian president and prime minister on a one-day visit to the country last week. Discussions centred on the Romanian steel industry and the challenges facing it — including high energy prices.

AISI Announces 2013 Institute Medal Winners

24 May 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) awarded its highest technical award, the 2013 Institute Medal, to four industry authors for their winning paper, “Effects of Deformation Behavior and Processing Temperature on the Fatigue Performance of Deep-Rolled Medium Carbon Bar Steels.”

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