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EVRAZ North America and Local USW Reach Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement

02 January 2015 - EVRAZ North America announced that a tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement has been reached with United Steelworkers Union locals 5890 (Regina, Sask., Canada) and 6673 (Calgary, Alta., Canada). A ratification date has not yet been scheduled due to the holidays.

ISSF: Global Stainless Steel Production Up 9% in First Nine Months of 2014

02 January 2015 - The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) has released figures for the first nine months of 2014 showing that stainless steel melt shop production increased by 8.9% year–on–year to 30.9 million metric tons. Production increased in all regions except for Central and Eastern Europe.

AIIS: U.S. Steel Imports Decline for First Time in Three Months

02 January 2015 - U.S. steel imports fell by more than 18% in November, marking the first decline in three months, according to analysis from the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

New Wire Rope Scanning Technology from SCX Improves Safety, Reduces Downtime

01 January 2015 - The chance of unplanned downtime and accidents resulting from defective cranes used for metal manufacturing could be reduced by new wire rope scanning technology from SCX.

EUROFER: EU Trade Policy Needs to Become More Reactive and Effective

01 January 2015 - Securing an international level playing field has become increasingly challenging, EUROFER says: Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with major emerging, resource-rich economies are not concluded while protectionist measures are cumulating in all steel regions of the world outside the EU.

worldsteel: Global Steel Production Flat in November 2014

31 December 2014 - World crude steel production for the 65 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 131 million tonnes (Mt) in November 2014, a 0.1% increase compared to November 2013.

Arch Coal Announces Retirement of Treasurer; Names Successor

30 December 2014 - Arch Coal Inc. announced that James E. Florczak, Arch's treasurer, will retire at the end of January after a 16-year career with Arch Coal. He will be succeeded by Matthew C. Giljum, who will become vice president, finance and treasurer at that time.

Northwest Pipe Co. Names New VP of Sales

29 December 2014 - Northwest Pipe Co. announced the hiring of Charles G. King as vice president of sales for the Atchison, Kan., facility.

Samuel Midwest Receives Outstanding Service Award from DYNAX America

29 December 2014 - Samuel Midwest is honored to receive the Outstanding Service Award from DYNAX America Corporation. The Award recognizes outstanding support and service for the calendar year 2013.

SteelBenchmarker: HRB Prices Continue Decline

29 December 2014 - In its two hundred tenth report, the SteelBenchmarker released nine steel products and three USA scrap prices. Of these, here are four benchmark prices for hot-rolled band for 22 December 2014:

Outotec Completes Employee Cooperation Negotiations in Finland

29 December 2014 - Employee cooperation negotiations concerning Outotec's operations in Finland have been completed.

MSCI: Growth in Service Center Shipments Positive in November

26 December 2014 - Except for the continuing small decline in Canadian steel shipments, the growth in metals shipments was positive in November 2014 but at a slower pace than in October, the Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI) revealed.

AISI: U.S. Steel Imports Declined 18% in November

26 December 2014 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 3,635,000 tons of steel in November, including 2,878,000 tons of finished steel (down 18.2% and 16.3%, respectively, vs. October final data).

Ryerson President and CEO to Retire in 2015

26 December 2014 - Ryerson Holding Corp., a leading distributor and processor of metals, announced that president and chief executive officer Michael C. Arnold will retire next year. He has served as Ryerson's president and chief executive officer since January 2011.

Qatar Steel Conducts Sustainability Training Workshops

26 December 2014 - Qatar Steel recently conducted a series of sustainability training workshops designed to give its employees an understanding of what it means for Qatar Steel to be sustainable, and how the company intends to invest in sustainability in the coming years.

Acerinox Announces Appointment of Independent Director, Changes in Management

25 December 2014 - The Board of Acerinox, S.A. has appointed Donald Johnston as independent director. He replaces Mr. Clemente Cebrián, who resigned in July after seven years of service, until the shareholder who nominated him sold its stake.

Arkansas Northeastern College Offering Free Workforce Training for Future Big River Steel Employees

24 December 2014 - As Arkansas’ newest super-project, Big River Steel, begins construction in Mississippi County, Arkansas Northeastern College (ANC) has announced two workforce readiness programs to aid local residents hoping to join the company’s team — both offered at no cost to the student.

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