Steel News

Kobe Steel Opens Headquarters in Shanghai

01 June 2011 - Kobe Steel held an opening ceremony at its China headquarters, Kobelco (China) Holding Co., Ltd., in Luwan District, Shanghai. The wholly owned subsidiary has been operating since April.

Hertwich Engineering Commissions Horizontal Caster for NALCO

01 June 2011 - Hertwich Engineering has successfully commissioned a horizontal continuous caster for T-bars at the National Aluminium Company Ltd. in India.

AISI, Johns Hopkins Researchers to Advance Cold-Formed Steel Building Design

31 May 2011 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has entered into an agreement with researchers at Johns Hopkins University to develop the next iteration in the Direct Strength Method for cold-formed steel members.

NLMK in Compliance with International Environmental Standards

31 May 2011 - Novolipetsk has successfully completed a recertification audit of its Environmental Management System, confirming the company’s compliance with requirements specified under ISO 14001:2004.

Jindal Steel & Power Selects Energiron for Four New DR Plants

31 May 2011 - Working together as a consortium, Tenova HYL and Danieli & C SpA have agreed with Jindal Steel & Power Ltd, India to supply the ENERGIRON ZR DR technology for four new direct-reduced iron plants.

Outokumpu Receives ISSF Sustainability Award

31 May 2011 - The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) has granted Outokumpu an ISSF Sustainability Award for the company's achievements in reducing waste to landfill and increasing material efficiency in Sheffield.

Guangzhou JFE Steel Sheet Begins Operating Cold Rolling Mill

31 May 2011 - Guangzhou JFE Steel Sheet has begun operating a new cold rolling mill with an annual output of 1.8 million tonnes as part of an integrated production system encompassing cold rolling to hot-dip galvanizing. The mill is expected to enter commercial production in July after test operation.

Preliminary Steel Imports Increase 3% in April

27 May 2011 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,535,000 net tons of steel in April, up 3% from March final data according to the latest report from AISI.

Metinvest Decommissions Open Hearth Furnace at Azovstal

27 May 2011 - Metinvest has implemented its decision to completely decommission the Open Hearth Furnace at Azovstal Iron and Steel Works as part of a comprehensive modernization and reconstruction program targeting reduction of man-made environmental burden and harmful emissions.

Essar Steel Commissions CSP Plant from SMS Siemag

27 May 2011 - The Compact Strip Production (CSP®) plant with three strands, supplied by SMS Siemag to Essar Steel Ltd. at Hazira in Gujarat, was successfully put into operation with one casting strand on March 31.

Commercial Metals to Acquire Australian Long Products Distributor

27 May 2011 - Commercial Metals Co. has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase G.A.M. Steel Pty. Ltd. based in Melbourne, Australia. Completion of the acquisition is contingent upon customary closing conditions.

Tenova Officially Opens Representative Office in Ho Chi Min City

27 May 2011 - Tenova Group officially opened its Representative Office in Ho Chi Minh City with an inauguration ceremony attended by representatives of Vietnamese steel companies and officials of the steel industry in Vietnam.

Broner Completes MES Projects for Pipe Mills at Vyksa Steel Works

27 May 2011 - Vyksa Steel Works in Russia is now using Broner MES solutions to improve production in its Electric Weld Large Diameter Pipe Complex for pipes up to 1420 mm in diameter, and in the Pipe Electric Weld workshop 3.

Vallourec to Acquire Zamil Pipes

26 May 2011 - Vallourec has reached an agreement to acquire Saudi Seamless Pipes Factory Co. Ltd. “Zamil Pipes,” in Saudi Arabia. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be finalized in Q2 2011.

Outokumpu Inaugurates Acid Regeneration Plant at Avesta

26 May 2011 - Outokumpu has inaugurated its state-of-the-art plant for acid regeneration in Avesta that will recycle acid used in the facility’s annealing and pickling line.

ArcelorMittal Makes Changes to Management Board and Committee

26 May 2011 - ArcelorMittal has announced changes to both its Group Management Board and its Management Committee, which has been extended from 12 to 25 members. Changes to the Board include CFO Aditya Mittal adding responsibility for Flat Carbon Europe as well as Investor Relations and Communications.