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Petrobas Names Tenaris a "Best Supplier of Goods and Services"

31 December 2012 - Petrobras recently recognized Tenaris in the framework of the “Best Suppliers of Goods and Services” awards in two categories.

Sutor Technology Group Appoints New CFO

31 December 2012 - Sutor Technology Group Limited, a China-based manufacturer and distributor of high-end fine finished steel products and welded steel pipes used by a variety of downstream applications, announced that it has appointed Naijiang (Eric) Zhou as its chief financial officer,

Olympic Steel Named 2012 Pillar Award Recipient for Community Service

27 December 2012 - Olympic Steel, Inc., a national metals service center, announced it received a Medical Mutual 2012 Pillar Award for Community Service. The company was named one of 10 honorees.

Kentucky Electric Steel Reaches Labor Accord

27 December 2012 - The United Steelworkers Local 7054 and KES Acquisition Co. (dba Kentucky Electric Steel) have reached agreement on a new labor contract.

U.S. Steel Exports Increase in October

26 December 2012 - Steel exports increased in October compared to September 2012 by 12.1%, according to government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel.

Severstal North America Appoints General Manager, Metallics Purchasing

26 December 2012 - Severstal North America has appointed Mr. Sachin Shivaram, general manager, metallics purchasing, reporting to Mr. Saikat Dey, chief strategy and procurement officer.

Chinese Iron & Steel Association: Steel Industry Hit by Overcapacity

25 December 2012 - China's steel industry is facing a problem of overcapacity, with steel prices at 1994 levels, a senior official said. "The steel industry is facing an increasingly difficult time, and the surplus capacity is worsening," said Zhang Changfu, secretary-general of the China Iron & Steel Association, China Daily reports.

SSINA Releases Stainless and Specialty U.S. Market Data for September 2012

24 December 2012 - The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) has released statistical data on imports, U.S. consumption, and import penetration for YTD September 2012.

Steel Joint Institute Announces 2012 Design Award Winners

21 December 2012 - The Steel Joist Institute is pleased to announce the winners of its 2012 Design Awards. The awards are presented in three categories – industrial, non-industrial and unique. The three winning companies received a $2,000 scholarship in their name to a school of their choice for an engineering student.

World Crude Steel Production Rises 5% Year-on-Year

21 December 2012 - World crude steel production for the 62 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 122 million tonnes in November 2012, an increase of 5.1% compared to November 2011.

Konecranes Announces Changes in Operational Model and Group Executive Board

21 December 2012 - Konecranes is simplifying its structure as of 1 January 2013 to further improve results accountability, clarity, speed, and cost efficiency. This will also change the composition of the group executive board.

Mechel Announces Management Changes at Izhstal OAO

19 December 2012 - Mechel OAO, a leading Russian mining and metals company, announced the appointment of a new managing director of Izhstal OAO (Izhstal), part of the Mechel Group.

U.S. Steel Shipments Up 2.7% Month-on-Month in October

19 December 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that for the month of October 2012, U.S. steel mills shipped 7,430,267 tons, a 2.7% increase from the 7,233,375 tons shipped in the previous month, September 2012, and a 6.3% decrease from the 7,933,653 tons shipped in October 2011.

Tata Steel Appoints New Chairman

17 December 2012 - The Tata Steel Board of Directors announced the appointment of Mr. Cyrus P. Mistry as the chairman of the board with effect from 28 December 2012, as R. N. Tata will retire on that date.

Harrison Selected to Head Communications for AISI, Gravatt Moving to Mining Sector

14 December 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) announced the appointment of Lisa Harrison, as senior vice president, communications, of AISI. Harrison succeeds Nancy Gravatt, who has been appointed senior vice president, communications, for the National Mining Association.

Canadian Agency Finds Threat of Injury from Standard Pipe Imports

14 December 2012 - The Canadian International Trade Tribunal found that the dumping and subsidization of standard pipe imports from a host of countries was threatening to cause injury to the domestic injury. As a result, import duties will be applied.

TMS International Elects New Executive VP and General Counsel

13 December 2012 - TMS International Corp., the parent company of Tube City IMS Corporation, announced that its Board of Directors has elected Leon Z. Heller as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary effective 1 January 2013.

Organizational Changes Announced within the Structure and Management of EVRAZ

13 December 2012 - EVRAZ plc announced organizational changes to the company’s management structure. In order to separate functions and intensify the management of key product groups, the company will divide the Mining Division into two Divisions: the Iron Ore Division and the Coal Division.

Fitch: Modest Margin Improvement for U.S. Steel Producers in Slow-Growth Environment

12 December 2012 - In its steel outlook published today, '2013 Outlook: U.S. Steel Producers,' Fitch Ratings highlights end-use trends, industry characteristics and producer profiles. Fitch expects further credit and operating improvements for U.S. steel producers in 2013 although downside risks from global overcapacity remains.

Kennametal Graduates Inaugural Class of "Young Engineers"; Expands Program to Develop Future Workforce

12 December 2012 - Kennametal Inc. announced the graduation of 26 Solon High School students from the inaugural class of its Kennametal Foundation "Young Engineers Program" in Ohio.