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TMK IPSCO Opens New Premium Facility in Canada

26 March 2013 - TMK IPSCO, the North American division of global pipe manufacturer TMK, has opened a new pipe threading and service facility in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Preliminary U.S. Steel Imports Decline 7% in February

26 March 2013 - Based on preliminary U.S. Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,441,000 tons of steel in February, including 1,819,000 tons of finished steel (down 7% and 15%, respectively, vs. January final data).

Berry Metal Co. Hires Brayton Carner as Group Leader — Blast Furnace and Smelting

26 March 2013 - Berry Metal Company announced that Brayton Carner has joined the company as Group Leader—Blast Furnace and Smelting within the Engineering Department, where he will be responsible for the engineering and technology developments of these markets.

EVRAZ Achieves Preliminary Qualifications to be a Wheel Supplier for Deutsche Bahn

26 March 2013 - EVRAZ successfully completed the preliminary qualifications required to become a supplier of railway wheels for Deutsche Bahn. EVRAZ NTMK has been qualified as class 2 wheel manufacturer, which includes the most complex freight traffic class V wheels.

Reuters: U. S. Steel to Keep Slovak Plant for At Least 5 Years

26 March 2013 - U. S. Steel has agreed to stay on for at least five years as the owner of its mill in Slovakia, where it is the country's largest private employer, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Tuesday, Reuters reports.

The Bradbury Group Announces Strategic Partnership with Global Roofing Solutions

26 March 2013 - The Bradbury Co., Inc., announced a strategic partnership with Global Roofing Solutions, Ltd., of Tauranga, New Zealand. Together, both companies will expand opportunities through innovative know how and an expansive global footprint.

Steelmakers Report Major Advances with REBOX "Flameless" Combustion and Oxyfuel Technology from Linde

26 March 2013 - Two U.S. steelmakers will report double-digit increases in production capacity with “flameless” combustion and other oxyfuel technology from Linde North America at the AISTech 2013 Conference at the David L. Lawrence Exposition Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., 6–9 May 2013.

Post-Gazette: Slovakia Says Deal May Be Near for U. S. Steel Plant

25 March 2013 - Slovakia's prime minister said today he is close to finalizing a deal that will maintain U.S. Steel's ownership of one of the Eastern European country's largest employers, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel Improves Surface Quality at Plant in Germany

25 March 2013 - Under a €4 million investment program, ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel has carried out conversion measures and process modifications at its Gelsenkirchen, Germany, site and achieved significant improvement in the surface quality of its grain-oriented electrical steel.

Severstal Plans Construction of 5 Million Tonne Coal Mine in Russia

25 March 2013 - OAO Vokutaugol, a major coal producer in Russia and a part of the Resources division of OAO Severstal, is planning the construction of a new coal mine at Plot 1 of the Usinsk deposit in the Komi Republic in Russia.

Cliffs Natural Resources Board Elects New Director

25 March 2013 - Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has elected Timothy W. Sullivan, 59, executive advisor of CCMP Capital Advisors LLC and former president and chief executive officer of Bucyrus International Inc. to Cliffs Board.

Air Products Appoints New Vice President of Human Resources

25 March 2013 - Air Products announced that Jennifer L. Grant will join the company as vice president, human resources, effective 15 April 2013.

Abengoa Starts Operations at Steel Dust Recycling Plant in South Korea

25 March 2013 - Abengoa, an international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainable development in the energy and environment sectors, has started operations at a steel dust recycling plant in the city of Gyeongju, in the southeastern region of South Korea.

Outotec Cooperates with Maschinenfabrik Köppern to Expand Its Comminution Products

25 March 2013 - Outotec has agreed with Maschinenfabrik Köppern GmbH & Co. KG on cooperation in the manufacture and supply of Outotec-branded comminution products as part of Outotec's process solutions.

AK Steel's Zanesville Works Recognized for Outstanding Safety Performance

25 March 2013 - AK Steel's Zanesville Works in Ohio has been recognized for outstanding safety performance by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety and Hygiene.

China Steel Corp. Commissions Another SMS Mevac RH Facility

25 March 2013 - China Steel Corporation (CSC) has commissioned another SMS Mevac RH facility in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

TKS Dortmund Increases Quality Assurance with Latest Surface Inspection System from ISRA VISION

25 March 2013 - A new inspection system for the continuous annealing line at ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe's mill in Dortmund, Germany, has now been fitted with the latest surface inspection technique from ISRA VISION PARSYTEC.

AISI Members Tell Congressional Subcommittee that More Can Be Done to Help U.S. Steel Industry and Manufacturing

22 March 2013 - On 21 March 2013 at a hearing in Washington, D.C., chief executives from a number of the leading steel companies in the U.S. told members of the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, that - while the steel industry is regaining a post-recession momentum -- many government policies on tax, energy, infrastructure, environment and trade need to be remedied to keep American jobs in steel and other manufacturing sectors.

U.S. Court Confirms AK Steel Does Not Infringe on Patent

22 March 2013 - AK Steel said that the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied, on 20 March 2013, ArcelorMittal's petition for re-hearing in its patent infringement lawsuit involving aluminized boron steel.

Nucor Chooses Russula Mill Control for Jewett Mill

22 March 2013 - Russula announced it has been selected by Nucor Steel of Jewett, Texas, to upgrade the automation system and drives for its Texas 1 bar mill.

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