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NLMK Reveals Plans for EUR150 Million Upgrade to Belgium Facility 

11 October 2019 - NLMK La Louvière has awarded a contract to Primetals Technologies for improvements to its hot strip mill, the company has announced. 

EU Opens New Trade Investigation Into Hot-Rolled Stainless Coil 

11 October 2019 - The European Commission has initiated an anti-subsidy investigation into hot-rolled stainless sheet and coil from two countries and has imposed duties on a different steel product. 

KOCKS RSB® 5.0 Ordered by Two Chinese Producers

10 October 2019 - Jiangsu Lihuai Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. (Huaigang Special Steel) and Fujian Sangang Minguang Group Co. Ltd. (Sanming) placed orders for a KOCKS GmbH & Co KG reducing and sizing block (RSB®) 370++/4, the supplier reports.

ArcelorMittal Monlevade Commissions Primetals Technologies Hot Metals Desulfurization System

10 October 2019 - The installation is part of the quality improvement program and expansion of the Brazilian facility.

Midrex to Open New Location in Dubai

10 October 2019 - Over the last decade, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has been home to some of the largest, most technologically advanced MIDREX® plants.

TimkenSteel CEO Steps Down, Interim CEO Named

10 October 2019 - Ward J. “Tim” Timken Jr. has left his role as chief executive officer and chairman of the board of TimkenSteel, the company announced Wednesday.

Former U. S. Steel CEO, David Roderick, Passes

09 October 2019 - David Roderick, 95, passed away in his home on 5 October 2019.

U. S. Steel Shakes Up Leadership Team

09 October 2019 - United States Steel Corporation has announced changes to its organizational structure to better meet strategic goals, the company has announced.

Valin Xiangtan Starts Up New Large Bloom Caster From Danieli

09 October 2019 - The caster is the first in the world operating with different withdrawal units to perform simultaneous soft and hard reduction, according to the supplier.

Investment Firm Expresses Interest in Bayou Steel

08 October 2019 - After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week and planning to close their doors, Bayou Steel Group may have a buyer in investor Jeff Sands.

Worthington Industries Acquires Cleveland Facility

08 October 2019 - Worthington Industries Acquires Cleveland Facility

POSCO Reaches 1 Billion Tons of Crude Steel Production

07 October 2019 - POSCO announced on Thursday that it has reached a milestone of 1 billion tons in cumulative crude steel production.

Fives Supplies Eco-Friendly Reheating Furnaces

07 October 2019 - Fives has been contracted for reheating furnaces for two separate steelmakers in China, the company reported.

Liberty Steel To Invest US$25 Million in New EAF, Improvements to Georgetown Works

07 October 2019 - Liberty Steel USA will install a new electric arc furnace at its Georgetown, S.C., wire rod mill and make other improvements to its meltshop, the company has announced.

Tata Steel Executive Anand Sen Retires

03 October 2019 - Anand Sen, president, TQM & Steel Business for Tata Steel, retired on Monday, concluding a 38-year career with the steelmaker.

JFE Steel Sets Blast Furnace Revamp

03 October 2019 - Japan's JFE Steel will undertake a JPY50 billion (US$467.9 million) rebuild of the No. 4 blast furnace at its Kurashiki facility, the company has said.

Siemens Sells Stake in Primetals Technologies

03 October 2019 - Mitsubishi-Hitachi Metals Machinery is buying out its joint-venture partner in Primetals Technologies, the parent companies have announced.

Salzgitter Group Receives Order for Baltic Pipe Project

02 October 2019 - Salzgitter Mannesmann International GmbH (SMID) has received an order for 30,000 metric tons’ worth of steel pipe and 90 steel pipe bends for the Baltic Pipe Project.

Bayou Steel Plans Closure, Files for Chapter 11

02 October 2019 - Bayou Steel has declared bankruptcy and intends to permanently close its Louisiana and Tennessee mills by the end of November, reports Bloomberg News.

thyssenkrupp Names New CEO

01 October 2019 - Martina Merz has taken the reigns of thyssenkrupp AG as of today, the company announced.