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ArcelorMittal Spain Recognized for Research and Development Collaboration

26 February 2014 - ArcelorMittal Spain was recently awarded the University-Company Partnership Award from a local university.

NLMK Group Announces Changes to Logistics Management Team

25 February 2014 - NLMK Group announced changes to the management team responsible for external and internal logistics, as well as logistical infrastructure.

Apparent Steel Use in Latin America in 2013 In Line with 2012

25 February 2014 - In 2013, apparent steel use in Latin America and the Caribbean reached 66.5 million tons, in line with 2012, according to Alacero, the Latin American steel association.

Steel Institute Comments on Retirement of Rep. Dingell

25 February 2014 - Thomas J. Gibson, president and CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) provided the following statement regarding the retirement of Rep. John Dingell (D-MI) announced on 24 February 2014.

USW Members Ratify Labor Agreement for AK Steel’s Mansfield Works

24 February 2014 - AK Steel said that members of the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 169 have ratified a three-year labor agreement covering about 280 hourly production and maintenance employees at the company’s Mansfield (Ohio) Works.

worldsteel Announces 8th steelChallenge World Champions

21 February 2014 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) announced the new World Champions of the 8th steelChallenge.

Reliance Steel Gives 2014 Outlook, Reports 2013 Results

21 February 2014 - Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 December 2013.

Russel Metals’ Energy Products Segment to be Area of Focus in 2014

21 February 2014 - As it reported its fourth quarter and full year 2013 results, Russel Metals commented on both its energy products segment and its steel distributors segment.

Severstal Increased HDG Automotive Sheet Production 44% in 2013

21 February 2014 - In 2013 OAO Severstal achieved maximum volumes of shipments from its hot-dip galvanizing line.

Timken to Increase SBQ Prices

21 February 2014 - The Timken Company announced it will increase base prices on special bar quality (SBQ) products 6.5-inches and below by US$30 per ton.

Global Steel Output in January 2014 Down 0.4% Year-on-Year

20 February 2014 - World crude steel production for the 65 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 130 million metric tons in January 2014, a decrease of -0.4% compared to January 2013.

USW: DOC's Preliminary Findings Leave Workers Exposed to Korean OCTG Imports

20 February 2014 - United Steelworkers (USW) international president Leo W. Gerard issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Commerce's (DOC) negative preliminary antidumping determination regarding oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from Korea:

Northwest Pipe Company Announces New VP of Purchasing

20 February 2014 - Northwest Pipe Co., a leading manufacturer of welded steel pipe for the water transmission and energy infrastructure markets, announced the hiring of Greg Goad as vice president of purchasing.

Accident in Arkansas Steel Plant Leaves One Dead

20 February 2014 - One man is dead after an accident at a Newport, Ark. steel plant where a ladle of liquid steel apparently spilled while being moved in the facility's melt shop, Arkansas Online reports.

SSAB Earns Supplier Recognition from John Deere

19 February 2014 - SSAB has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2013, was inducted into the Supplier Hall of Fame, and named Construction and Forestry Division Supplier of the Year in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program.

Tata Steel's Positive Momentum Continues Even in Seasonally Weak Period

19 February 2014 - Tata Steel Group declared its consolidated financial results for the nine months and third quarter ended 31 December 2013.

O'Neal Flat Rolled Metals Names New Leader

19 February 2014 - O’Neal Flat Rolled Metals (OFR Metals) announced that Jeff Simons will take over as the new president and CEO of the company.

EUROFER Urges EU industry Leaders to Re-Establish Favorable Business Environment

19 February 2014 - On 20–21 February 2014 the EU industry ministers will kick-off the political debate on EU industrial competitiveness in the run-up to the March 2014 European Council.

MSCI: 2014 Starts Out Even for North American Service Centers

18 February 2014 - Monthly shipments of steel and aluminum in both the United States and Canada began 2014 with small gains or losses from January 2013, the Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI) reports.

AIIS: End of 2013 'Disappointing' for U.S. Steel Exports

18 February 2014 - U.S. steel exports declined in December 2013 from November 2013 by 7.2%, and were down 10.1% compared to December 2012, according to data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).