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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.
Electralloy Announces Retirement, Names New Southwest Regional Sales Manager
19 December 2014 - Electralloy, a custom producer of specialty and stainless steels, announced the upcoming retirement of long-time sales representative Ed Barnot.
Tenaris Receives Award for Strong Community Involvement in Arkansas
19 December 2014 - In November 2014, the Greater Blytheville Chamber of Commerce in Arkansas named Tenaris the county’s Large Business of the Quarter in recognition of extensive community outreach in Arkansas.
U.S. Wire Rod Producers Applaud Decision in Trade Case vs. China
19 December 2014 - The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) made a final determination that foreign producers of carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod are causing injury to U.S. producers.
SDI Shares Q4 Guidance, Sees Steel Demand Trend Remaining Favorable
18 December 2014 - Steel Dynamics Inc. provided fourth quarter 2014 earnings guidance, noting that it expects both metal spread and shipments to contract due to seasonality and the continuation of elevated import levels.
USW Raises Concerns about WTO Decisions on U.S. Countervailing Duty Measures
18 December 2014 - United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard has expressed deep concern with the WTO Appellate Body and especially its continuing interference in the administration of U.S. trade remedy laws through interpretations of WTO agreements.
European Parliament Urges EU to Step Up Efforts to Help Steel Industry Out of Crisis
18 December 2014 - The EU should step up its efforts to help the steel industry out of the crisis, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) said in a non-binding resolution voted on 17 December 2014.
NLMK Group Almost Halves Occupational Injuries at Russian Sites
18 December 2014 - As a result of implementing OHS programs, NLMK Group has reduced the amount of injuries at its Russian sites from the beginning of 2014 by 40%. At the Lipetsk site, the decrease was approximately 50% year-on-year.
EUROFER: Strengthening Trend in EU Steel Market Set to Continue in 2015
17 December 2014 - The latest economic surveys show that following a weakening trend in Q3, most indicators have been stabilizing, according to EUROFER.
USW Members Ratify Labor Agreement for AK Steel's Ashland Works
17 December 2014 - Members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1865 have ratified a new 42-month labor agreement covering more than 800 hourly production and maintenance employees at AK Steel’s Ashland, Ky., plant.
Olympic Steel Promotes Gerry Phillips to General Manager of Milford Facility
17 December 2014 - Olympic Steel Inc. announced the promotion of Gerry Phillips to general manager at the company's facility in Milford, Conn.
Nucor Provides Guidance on Q4 Perfomance
16 December 2014 - Nucor Corp. announced guidance for its fourth quarter ending 31 December 2014.
TimkenSteel Awards First Class of Scholars US$245,000
16 December 2014 - The TimkenSteel Charitable Fund awarded the first class of TimkenSteel scholars with US$245,000 in scholarship funds.
IREPAS Gives Short Range Outlook for December 2014
16 December 2014 - Oversupply has been evident in the global long steel market from September up to the end of November, slowing down demand, putting pressure on the market and pushing prices downwards.
