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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.

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.

ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Ostrava Names New CEO

12 December 2012 - The new CEO of ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Ostrava with effect from 1 December is Libor Černý, who had been the CEO in ArcelorMittal Distribution Solutions Czech Republic (AMDS CR).

NanoSteel Names Craig Parsons President of Automotive

12 December 2012 - The NanoSteel® Company, a leader in nano-structured steel materials design, today announced that Craig Parsons has joined the company as president of the automotive business.

Eurozone Weakness to Depress Steel for Another Year

11 December 2012 - Western European steel output is unlikely to recover in 2013 due to depressed demand levels across the eurozone. Steel volumes will probably fall by up to 3%, Fitch Ratings believes, putting pressure on producers' profitability and free cash flow generation.

Harsco Promotes Robert Yocum to Vice President and Treasurer

11 December 2012 - Global industrial company Harsco Corporation announced the promotion of Robert G. Yocum to vice president and treasurer, where he will be responsible for the company's liquidity management, capital market activities, global treasury operations, and bank and rating agency relationships.

Severstal North America Announces New Appointments

11 December 2012 - Severstal North America has appointed a new chief strategy and procurement officer, as well as a new plant manager for Double Eagle Steel Coating Co., effective 15 December.

OECD Steel Committee Signals Weak Growth in Global Markets But Stronger Long-Term Prospects

10 December 2012 - The growth in global steel demand is expected to be slower in the coming decade than during the previous 10 years but longer-term prospects are nevertheless favorable, according to industry and government officials at the OECD’s Steel Committee meeting in Paris on 6-7 December 2012.

The David J. Joseph Company Announces Organizational Changes

10 December 2012 - The David J. Joseph Company (DJJ) announced that effective 1 January 2013, Craig A. Feldman will become president of DJJ with direct responsibility for all businesses and activities across the Joseph Family of Companies.

Concast Founder Irving Rossi Honored by American Metal Market

10 December 2012 - For his achievements in continuous casting technology, Irving Rossi, founder of the Swiss company Concast, has been awarded a place in the “Hall of Fame” of the American trade journal American Metal Market.

Ovako Reducing Its Workforce By More Than 200

10 December 2012 - Ovako will reduce its workforce by some 200 positions in order to improve efficiency and reduce costs in light of the current economic situation.

CME Clearing Europe Expands its Metals Offering with Two Iron Ore Contracts

10 December 2012 - CME Clearing Europe has added two new over-the-counter iron ore contracts for clearing: Iron Ore 62% CFR China Calendar Swaps and Iron Ore 62% CFR China Average Price Options.

AK Steel Announces Price Increase for Carbon Steel Products

07 December 2012 - AK Steel said today that it will increase current spot market base prices for all carbon flat-rolled steel products by $30 per ton, effective immediately with new orders.

AWMI Announces 2011 Member of the Year

07 December 2012 - The Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI) named Donna Peters of ArcelorMittal USA as its Member of the Year at the AWMI Annual Conference in Denver, Colo., 15-17 November 2012.