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ThyssenKrupp Stainless USA Changes Name to Outokumpu Stainless USA; Seeks to Fill 150 New Positions

08 January 2013 - As a result of the sale of ThyssenKrupp’s stainless unit to Outokumpu, ThyssenKrupp Stainless USA has changed its name to Outokumpu Stainless USA and is looking to fill 150 new full time positions.

ThyssenKrupp Stainless USA Changes Name to Outokumpu Stainless USA; Seeks to Fill 150 New Positions

08 January 2013 - As a result of the sale of ThyssenKrupp’s stainless unit to Outokumpu, ThyssenKrupp Stainless USA has changed its name to Outokumpu Stainless USA and is looking to fill 150 new full time positions.

U.S. Agency Will Conduct Second Sunset Review of Duties on Line Pipe from Japan

04 January 2013 - The U.S. International Trade Commission has voted to conduct a full five- year (“sunset") review concerning the antidumping duty order on certain welded large diameter line pipe from Japan.

Nucor Cold Finish – Nebraska Earns Special Supplier Recognition

04 January 2013 - Nucor Cold Finish – Nebraska, a division of Nucor Corporation, has earned recognition as a partner-level supplier for 2012 and was also named Enterprise Supply Management Supplier of the Year in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program.

AIIS: U.S. Steel Imports Up in November, Market Shows Small Improvement

04 January 2013 - U.S. steel imports increased in November compared to October by 2% according to preliminary government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

Strategic Alliance for Steel Fuel Tanks Appoints New Program Manager

04 January 2013 - The Strategic Alliance for Steel Fuel Tanks (SASFT), together with the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute, recently announced the appointment of Richard J. Cover as program manager.

AISI: December U.S. Imports Down 11% from November

03 January 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that U.S. steel import permit applications for the month of December totaled 2,358,000 tons. This was a 10% decrease from the 2,615,000 permit tons recorded in November and down 11% from the November preliminary imports total of 2,659,000 tons.

U.S. Preliminary Imports Rise 2% From October to November

02 January 2013 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,659,000 tons of steel in November, including 1,988,000 tons of finished steel (up 2% and down 6%, respectively, from October final data).

Alberto Iperti Appointed New CEO of Tenova

02 January 2013 - Alberto Iperti has been appointed the new CEO of Tenova.

Olympic Steel Announces Management Promotions

02 January 2013 - Olympic Steel, Inc., a national metals service center, announced several executive and operating management changes to support the company's strategic growth initiatives in 2013 and beyond.

Outokumpu Appoints Johann Steiner as EVP — Human Resources

02 January 2013 - Outokumpu has appointed Johann Steiner as executive vice president — human resources and health, safety and sustainability.

Outokumpu Appoints Tamara Weinert as VP — Investor Relations

02 January 2013 - Mrs. Tamara Weinert has been appointed as vice president — investor relations at Outokumpu as of 28 December 2012.

Association of Women in the Metal Industries Hosts Annual Conference in Denver

31 December 2012 - A gathering of nearly 150 metals industry professionals assembled in the Mile-High City at the Association of Women in the Metal Industries' annual conference in November to network, share ideas, interact with industry leaders and learn about the latest developments impacting their businesses.

Essar Steel Hazira Plant Honored for Excellence in Safety

31 December 2012 - The Essar Steel Hazira facility was recognized for excellence in safety, winning the runner-up Manufacturing Today Award 2012 in the large industries category.

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.