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CRU Conference Day One: The North American Steel Markets in 2013 and Beyond
12 November 2013 - CRU is hosting its annual North American Steel Conference this week in Chicago, exploring a range of topics including overviews and outlooks of the industry, pricing mechanisms, and demand drivers covering all areas of the steel supply chain.
AIIS Announces New Executive Director
12 November 2013 - The American Institute for International Steel announces the selection of Richard Chriss as its new executive director, replacing David Phelps, who is retiring.
Universal Stainless Names New Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
12 November 2013 - Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. announced that Graham McIntosh, Ph.D., has been named to the position of vice president and chief technology officer, effective 11 November 2013.
U.S. Agency Votes to Continue Duties on Chinese Pipe for Another Five Years
12 November 2013 - As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's determination, import duties on steel pipe from China will remain in place.
CME Group Announces Multiple Ferrous Metals Volume Records
11 November 2013 - CME Group announced it reached monthly volume records in its U.S. Midwest Domestic Hot-Rolled Coil Steel (CRU) Index futures and Iron Ore 62% Fe, CFR China (TSI) futures contracts in October 2013.
Plibrico Brings Refractory Expertise to Quebec
11 November 2013 - Plibrico Company, LLC announced the addition of Yvan Riendeau of Riendeau Refractaires Inc. to Plibrico’s preferred exclusive network of refractory contractors.
U. S. Steel Tubular Products Awards Chief Roughneck Award
11 November 2013 - U. S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc., a subsidiary of United States Steel Corporation, announced that Bruce H. Vincent, president and director of Swift Energy Company, is the recipient of its Chief Roughneck Award for 2013.
U. S. Steel's Minnesota Ore Operations Honored with Sentinels of Safety Award
08 November 2013 - United States Steel Corporation announced that Minnesota Ore Operations - Keetac was honored with the Sentinels of Safety Award on 30 October 2013 at a dinner in Washington, D.C.
Alpha Natural Resources and Affiliates Recognized for Safety, Innovation and Environmental Excellence
08 November 2013 - Alpha Natural Resources and its affiliates, demonstrating their commitment to safety and continual improvement, recently received national and state recognition for mine safety performance, safety technology development and surface mine restoration.
Cliffs Natural Resources CEO Awarded 2013 Gary Memorial Medal
07 November 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) announced that Joseph Carrabba, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Cliffs Natural Resources, is the 2013 recipient of the Gary Memorial Medal — the industry’s highest honor.
AK Steel Announces Price Increase for Carbon Steel Products
07 November 2013 - AK Steel said today that it will increase current spot market base prices for all carbon flat-rolled steel products by US$30 per ton, effective immediately with new orders.
Essar Steel Algoma Announces General Counsel Appointment
06 November 2013 - ESSAR Steel Algoma Inc. announced the appointment of J. Robert (Bob) Sandoval as general counsel and corporate secretary.
AIIS: Steel Imports Sag Again in September; Sluggish Economy to Blame
05 November 2013 - Steel imports declined in September compared to August by 4.1% according to preliminary government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
Dan DiMicco to Retire as Executive Chairman of Nucor; John Ferriola Named New Chairman
05 November 2013 - Daniel R. DiMicco has announced that he is retiring from the Board of Directors of Nucor and from his position as executive chairman on 31 December 2013.
ArcelorMittal to Increase Proportion of Women in Management Positions
05 November 2013 - ArcelorMittal Ostrava recently hosted an education and development program aimed at increasing women's chances of finding a position in the company's management.
AIIS: U.S. Steel Exports Up in August as Flat International Markets Continue
05 November 2013 - Steel exports increased in August compared to July by 5.5%, and were down compared to August 2012 by 2.1%, according to government data released late due to the partial government shutdown in October and analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
Agency Rules Dumping of Hot Rolled Plate is Harming Canadian Industry
05 November 2013 - The Canadian International Trade Tribunal determined that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping of hot rolled carbon steel plate from the Brazil, Chinese Taipei, Denmark, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, and South Korea has caused injury or is threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry.
U.S. Agency Votes to Continue Rebar Trade Case
04 November 2013 - The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Mexico and Turkey that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and allegedly subsidized by the government of Turkey.
Outokumpu Introduces Daily Alloy Surcharge Pricing Model in Europe
04 November 2013 - Following a successful piloting, Outokumpu will introduce the daily alloy surcharge pricing model for distributors in Europe.
Praxair CFO to Retire; New CFO Named
01 November 2013 - Praxair, Inc. has announced that executive vice president and chief financial officer, Jim Sawyer, will retire on 31 December 2013 after 28 years of service with Praxair and its predecessor company, Union Carbide.
