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MISA Becomes Sole Owner of RSDC of Michigan

03 July 2012 - Marubeni-Itochu Steel America Inc. (MISA) has reached agreement with Steel Technologies to acquire 100% interest in RSDC of Michigan. The plant, located in Holt, Mich., was previously a 50/50 joint venture between the two companies.

Essar Steel Algoma Announces 2012 Scholarship of Excellence Recipients

02 July 2012 - Essar Steel Algoma announced this year's recipients for the prestigious Scholarship of Excellence Program.  The program strives to give local students an academically and personally rewarding growth opportunity.

CMC Appoints John Elmore SVP and President of CMC International

02 July 2012 - Commercial Metals Company announced that effective today, Mr. John Elmore has been selected to serve as Senior Vice President of the company and President of the company's International division, succeeding Mr. Hanns Zollner who will retire as of 1 January 2013.

U.S. Steel Shipments Down 3.1% from March to April

02 July 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that for the month of April 2012, U.S. steel mills shipped 8,245,339 tons, a 3.1% decrease from the 8,512,825 tons shipped in the previous month.

Steel Joist Institute Issues Call for Entries for 2012 Design Awards

02 July 2012 - The Steel Joist Institute is excited to announce call for entries for the 2012 Design Awards. Winning entries will receive a $2000 scholarship created in their company's name for the school of their choice.

U.S. Steel Announces New Executive Appointments

02 July 2012 - The United States Steel Corporation's Board of Directors has elected Mario Longhi to the position of executive vice president and chief operating officer. The company also announced the appointments of George F. Babcoke, Douglas R. Matthews and Michael S. Williams to the company's executive management committee.

Konecranes Acquires Ameratronic Industries

02 July 2012 - Konecranes, a global leader in the manufacturing and servicing of overhead cranes and lifting equipment, has acquired Ameratronic Industries, Inc., a crane and hoist service company of Northwest Indiana.

MMFX Steel Appoints Technical Sales Manager

02 July 2012 - MMFX Steel Corporation of America has hired Recto (Jon) Colinares to serve as Technical Sales Manager. Mr. Colinares will provide engineering support as well as direct sales of MMFX2 corrosion-resistant and high-strength concrete reinforcing steel products.

MMK Signs Long-Term Contract for Gas Supplies from NOVATEK

02 July 2012 - Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) signed a long-term gas supply contract with OOO NOVATEK-Chelyabinsk to support the group’s operating performance and future development.

Ryerson Names Edward J. Lehner as CFO

02 July 2012 - Ryerson, a leading processor and distributor of metals in North America, announced the appointment of Edward J. Lehner to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 1 August 2012.

Leavitt Tube Renamed Maruichi Leavitt Pipe & Tube

02 July 2012 - Leavitt Tube Company has been renamed Maruichi Leavitt Pipe & Tube, LLC.

Oates of Universal Stainless Wins 2012 E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year Award

29 June 2012 - Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. (Nasdaq:USAP) announced that Dennis M. Oates, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, has received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2012 Award.

U. S. Steel Names Christian Korn Vice President-Commercial, Europe

29 June 2012 - United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) announced today that Christian Korn has been named vice president – commercial, Europe.

Dongkuk Steel Starts Test Runs at New Rebar Mill

29 June 2012 - South Korean steel producer Dongkuk Steel has announced that it has started test runs at its new rebar mill at its Incheon plant.

Siemens Modernizes Coiler at HR Mill of Tata Steel in IJmuiden

29 June 2012 - Siemens VAI Metals Technologies completed the modernization and upgrade of Coiler 3 in the hot-rolling mill of Tata Steel in IJmuiden, Netherlands.

ArcelorMittal Unveils iCARe™ Portfolio of Electrical Steel Solutions for Electric Vehicle Market

27 June 2012 - ArcelorMittal unveiled its first electrical steel product range designed specifically to meet the requirements of the electric vehicle sector at the Coil Winding, Insulation and Electrical Manufacturing Exhibition (CWIEME) in Berlin.

ThyssenKrupp Mandates Two Firms to Examine Strategic Options for Steel Americas Unit

27 June 2012 - ThyssenKrupp AG has mandated Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to examine strategic options for its Steel Americas plants in Brazil and the U.S.

Salzgitter Appoints New Board Members

27 June 2012 - Dirk Schulte was appointed the new Industrial Relations Director of the Salzgitter steel companies and Stephan Lemgen will take over as Peiner Träger GmbH's new Managing Director Technology.

Cargill Exiting Pig Iron Market

27 June 2012 - Cargill Inc. has decided to transition out of the pig iron market over the next several months.

SDI Plans to Add Hot Band Leveling Line at Butler Plant

27 June 2012 - Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) is planning to expand its product line in Butler, Ind., with the addition of a hot band leveling line.

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