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Mill Steel Names New President
12 April 2016 - U.S.-based steel distributor Mill Steel Co. has promoted Pam Heglund as president, the company has announced.
Steelmakers Suggest Ways to Fight Excess Capacity During Hearing
12 April 2016 - Steelmakers, labor representatives and community leaders were in Washington, D.C., Tuesday to offer testimony about the impact of the world’s excess steel capacity and to suggest ways to combat the problem.
U.K. Government Might Consider Investment in Tata Steel Sale
12 April 2016 - The U.K. government might “co-invest” with whomever acquires Tata Steel’s U.K. operation, according to reports.
Essar Steel 'Confident' It Can Finish New Iron Ore Mine, Pellet Plant
12 April 2016 - Essar Steel Minnesota chief executive Madhu Vuppuluri said he and the company are “optimistic” that they’ll raise the rest of the money needed to finish building a new taconite mine and processing facility in northern Minnesota, according to the Duluth News Tribune newspaper.
Thousands of German Steelworkers Take to the Streets, Protesting Imports, Potential Consolidation
11 April 2016 - Thousands of German steelworkers staged nationwide protests Monday, demanding more action against Chinese imports -- and a seat at the table in any discussions about possible industry consolidation.
Gerdau OKs New Skinpass Mill
11 April 2016 - Brazil’s Gerdau has awarded the final acceptance certificate on a new hot skinpass mill at its Ouro Branco plant, the supplier on the project has announced.
AIST Announces Steelmaker of the Year
11 April 2016 - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology has named Nucor Corp. chairman and chief executive officer John J. Ferriola as its 2016 Steelmaker of the Year, the association has announced.
Tata Steel, Investment Firm Shake Hands on Sale of Long Products Business
11 April 2016 - Tata Steel has reached a deal to sell its European long products business to private investment firm Greybull Capital, the company has announced.
Chinese Steelmakers Lost US$15.5 Billion in 2015
08 April 2016 - China’s steelmakers made a lot of steel in 2015, but they reportedly didn’t make any money in return: they collectively lost US$15.5 billion in 2015, according to Xinhua, China’s official news agency.
Steel of West Virginia Awarded Specialty Manufacturing Certification
08 April 2016 - Maritime standards maker Lloyds Register has certified Steel of West Virginia Inc. as a producer of steel “bulb flats,” a specialty product used in shipbuilding, the company has announced.
U.S. Plate Producers File Trade Complaint Against 12 Countries
08 April 2016 - American steel producers are seeking trade actions against imported carbon and alloy cut-to-length plate from 12 countries, alleging that overseas manufacturers have been undercutting domestic prices.
Midrex Names New President, COO
08 April 2016 - Midrex Technologies Inc. veteran Stephen Montague has been named president and chief operating officer, the company has announced.
Report: Tata May Have Hard Time Finding Buyer for U.K. Business
07 April 2016 - After Tata Steel announced that it would look to divest its U.K. business last week, the hope has been for a quick sale to a buyer with a turn-around plan.
The Rest of World Should Cut Its Excess Capacity, Too, China Official Says
07 April 2016 - A Chinese steel official is throwing criticism of the country's steel industry back at the countries dishing it out, saying that mills in other parts of the world are struggling because they are uncompetitive, according to BloombergBusiness.
Australian Steelmaker Placed into Administration
06 April 2016 - Saddled with AUD$2.8 billion in debt, Australian iron ore miner and steelmaker Arrium has been placed into administration, according to reports.
Tata Steel to Start Formal Sales Process for U.K. Business Next Week
06 April 2016 - Tata Steel will launch the formal sales process for is ailing U.K. business on 11 April, according to a U.K. official.
U. S. Steel Is Letting Go of One-Fourth of its Nonunion Workforce in U.S.
06 April 2016 - United States Steel Corporation is cutting 25 percent of its nonunion payroll in the U.S., the steelmaker has confirmed.
Nucor Plans Upgrades to Alabama Sheet Mill
05 April 2016 - Nucor Corp. is spending approximately US$4.4 million to upgrade the pickling line at its Decatur, Ala., sheet mill, according to reports.
Chinese Steelmaker Bids on Serbian Mill
05 April 2016 - China's Hebei Iron & Steel Group has submitted a US$52.2 million offer for a nationalized steel mill in Serbia, according to Reuters news service.
'Several' Bids Made for Essar Steel Algoma
04 April 2016 - Canada’s Essar Steel Algoma said it is entering the second phase of its sales process with “several” preliminary bids on the table.
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