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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.
Alacero: Low-Priced Steel Imports from China Growing in Latin America
24 December 2014 - In the third quarter of 2014, Latin America received 6 million tons of finished steel from China at a total value of US$ 4.043 billion, said Alacero, the Latin American Steel Association.
Ohio, New Mexico Students Capture US$100,000 Scholarship Prize in 2014 Siemens STEM Competition
23 December 2014 - Three students from Hilliard, Ohio, and Albuquerque, N.M., were awarded top prizes at the 15th annual Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology, the nation's premier research competition for high school students.
Timken World Headquarters Receives LEED® Gold Certification for Green-Building Excellence
23 December 2014 - The Timken Company announced that its World Headquarters building has earned LEED® Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council®.
OECD Steel Committee: Excess Capacity, Trade Friction Cloud Outlook for Global Steel Industry
22 December 2014 - The following is a statement from Risaburo Nezu, chairman of the OECD Steel Committee, issued after a meeting on 12 December 2014.
Superior Tube and Fine Tubes Appoint New Global Director
22 December 2014 - Superior Tube and Fine Tubes, both part of the Watermill Group, announced the appointment of Shion Hung to the position of global director of customer programs and business intelligence.
Seversal Dearborn Acquisition, Strong Auto Market Boost AK Steel’s Q4 Shipments
19 December 2014 - AK Steel provided guidance for its fourth quarter 2014 financial results.
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