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BlueScope Steel Appoints New Non-Executive Director

12 March 2014 - BlueScope Steel announced the appointment of John Bevan as a non-executive director, effective immediately.

U.S. Steel Exports Increase in January, But Slow Start Compared to 2013

11 March 2014 - U.S. steel exports increased 10.5% in January 2014 compared to December 2013 but were down 10.6% compared to January 2013 according to U.S. government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

AISI: January Steel Shipments Up from December, Down from Prior Year

11 March 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that for the month of January 2014, U.S. steel mills shipped 7,895,293 tons.

U.S. to Expedite 5-Year Review of Import Duties on Chinese Line Pipe

11 March 2014 - The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to expedite its five-year (sunset) reviews concerning the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on circular welded carbon quality steel line pipe from China.

U.S. GOES Industry Encouraged by Preliminary Ruling in China Subsidy Case

10 March 2014 - On 5 March 2014, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary determination that imports of grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES) from China are benefitting from unfair government subsidies.

Tata Steel Subsidiary Takes Action to Restore Competitiveness

10 March 2014 - Cogent Power (a subsidiary of Tata Steel) has announced an improvement program focused on securing a more sustainable and competitive performance at its Orb Electrical Steelworks in Newport, South Wales.

IREPAS: Political Instability Casts Shadow Over Long Steel Market

07 March 2014 - The global long steel products market has been adversely affected by political developments in Ukraine and Turkey, and also by the prevailing market conditions, according to the latest short range outlook from IREPAS.

Four Herr-Voss Stamco Employees Celebrate 40+ Years of Service

06 March 2014 - Herr-Voss Stamco is celebrating four of its employees having 40+ years of service.

AISI: U.S. Steel Import Market Share at 25% in February

06 March 2014 - Based on the U.S. Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that steel import permit applications for the month of February 2014 total 3,194,000 tons.

Tata Steel Apprentice Goes Global to Promote Engineering for Women

06 March 2014 - One of Tata Steel’s top apprentices will be helping to launch the opening of nominations for the next prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering (QEPrize).

AIIS: U.S. Imports Jump on Improved Pricing, Strong Start to 2014

05 March 2014 - U.S. steel imports increased in January compared to December by 26.5%, according to preliminary U.S. government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

New CEO Elected at MMK

05 March 2014 - An Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of JSC MMK elected Pavel Shilyaey to the position of general director of Russian metals company JSC MMK.

Arch Coal Announces Changes to Leadership Team

05 March 2014 - The board of directors of Arch Coal, Inc. announced two changes to the company's senior management team.

Industry Leaders Chosen For Recognition at AISTech 2014

03 March 2014 - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) recognizes, through peer reviews, the active leadership and significant contributions of individuals or companies to AIST and the global iron and steel industry.

AIST Foundation Announces Young Professional Program

03 March 2014 - The AIST Foundation Board of Trustees has approved funding for a pilot program designed to get more young professionals, ages 30 and younger, actively involved in the steel industry.

NDC Announces New Vice President of Global Operations

03 March 2014 - NDC Infrared Engineering announced the appointment of Mahesh Havildar as vice president of global operations for its Sensors, Systems and Metals Divisions.

Harsco Announces CEO Transition

03 March 2014 - Harsco Corp. announced that Patrick K. Decker has stepped down as president and chief executive officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately, to become CEO of Xylem Inc.

President Obama Announces Two New Public-Private Manufacturing Innovation Institutes

27 February 2014 - President Obama announced new steps to partner with the private sector to boost advanced manufacturing, including lightweighting and modern metals manufacturing.

U. S. Steel Announces Layoffs at Lorain Tubular Operations

26 February 2014 - U.S. Steel is expected to conduct layoffs at its Lorain Tubular Operations, the company confirmed to Newsnet5.com.

SteelBenchmarker: HRB Price Chill Continues

26 February 2014 - The bi-monthly SteelBenchmarker™ World export HRB price for 24 February 2014 was down 0.4% to US$560 per metric ton for the second consecutive time.