Steel News

Ukranian President Awards Metinvest Employees

26 July 2013 - Viktor Yanukovych, the president of Ukraine, gave Metinvest CEO Igor Syry and Northern Iron Ore Enrichment Works general director Andrey Levitsky each the honorary title of “Honored Employee of Ukrainian Industry.”

Nucor Employee Receives ASTM International Boedecker Award for Contribution to Iron and Steel Standards

25 July 2013 - Daniel Edelman, UCS development metallurgist at Nucor Corp., Crawfordsville, Ind., has received the Kenneth J. Boedecker Jr. Distinguished Service Award for his exemplary contributions to ASTM International Committee A05 on Metallic-Coated Iron and Steel Products.

Edwards Boosts Local U.S. Presence

25 July 2013 - Edwards Group Limited, a leading manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products and abatement systems and a global provider of related value-added services, announced the addition of three new senior U.S. team members, each experts in the practical application of vacuum technology in manufacturing processes.

Alabama State Port Authority to Expand, Build New $36 Million Steel Terminal

25 July 2013 - A new US$36 million steel terminal will be constructed on the north side of the port, officials with the Alabama State Port Authority said early Wednesday, which will expand the port’s ability to handle steel coil at the main docks complex, according to the Mobile Press-Register.

AK Steel Announces Price Increase for Carbon Steel Products

25 July 2013 - AK Steel has increased current spot market base prices for all carbon flat-rolled steel products by a minimum of US$25 per ton.

AIIS: U.S. Steel Imports Plummet 14% in June

25 July 2013 - Steel imports declined 14% in June compared to May according to preliminary government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

Q&A with POSCO's Joon Yang Chung, AIST 2013 Steelmaker of the Year

24 July 2013 - Joon Yang Chung, chairman and chief executive officer of POSCO, was named AIST 2013 Steelmaker of the Year. He recently spoke with Iron & Steel Technology about his extensive career and the company’s path for the future.

U.S. Preliminary Steel Imports Drop 14% in June

24 July 2013 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,442,000 tons of steel in June, including 1,956,000 tons of finished steel (down 14% and 9%, respectively, vs. May final data).

Outokumpu Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

24 July 2013 - Outokumpu is appointing Reinhard Florey as executive vice president and chief financial officer as of 1 November 2013.

Essar Steel Algoma Announces Investor Relations Appointment

24 July 2013 - Essar Steel Algoma Inc. announced the appointment of Flora Wood to lead investor relations, effective immediately. 

A. M. Castle Announces New Commercial and Operations Executives

23 July 2013 - A. M. Castle & Co., a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products, value-added services and supply chain solutions, announced the appointment of two executives who will lead the global commercial and operations functions.

World Steel Association Provides Update on Global Steel Production in First Half of the Year

22 July 2013 - World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 132 million metric tons in June 2013, an increase of 1.9% compared to June 2012.

PSI Metals Appoints New Consultant in Pittsburgh Office

22 July 2013 - PSI Metals, a global company providing production management systems to the metals industry, announced the appointment of a new employee at its North American headquarters in Pittsburgh.

POSCO Named "World's Most Competitive Steelmaker" for Fourth Consecutive Year

19 July 2013 - POSCO has been ranked as the “World’s Most Competitive Steelmaker” by World Steel Dynamics (WSD) for the fourth consecutive year.

Ballou Retires from O'Neal Steel; Parnell Moves Up

19 July 2013 - After a storied career in the American steel industry, Tom Ballou has retired as vice president of supply chain management at O’Neal Steel. He will, however, continue in an advisory role to the company through the end of 2013.

U.S. Senators React to China Steel in Verrazano Bridge Repairs

17 July 2013 - The United Steelworkers (USW) flagged recent public statements and a joint letter by U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) directed at the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), urging the public agency avoid using steel from state-owned Chinese enterprises on future infrastructure projects.

OAO Severstal Announces Management and Organizational Changes

17 July 2013 - OAO Severstal announced changes to its management and organizational structure in order to enhance production efficiency, improve corporate governance and reduce costs.

SSAB: It's Time to Enter the Swedish Steel Prize Competition

17 July 2013 - Each year, the Swedish Steel Prize is awarded for innovative design using high-strength steel. The purpose of the prize is to inspire and spread knowledge regarding high strength steel and the possibilities to develop lighter, safer and more environmentally friendly products.

U. S. Steel Names New General Manager—Engineering Projects

16 July 2013 - United States Steel Corporation announced that David E. Hathaway Jr. has been advanced to the position of general manager – engineering projects, effective 1 July 2013.

May U.S. Steel Shipments Up From April, Down from Prior Year

16 July 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that for the month of May 2013, U.S. steel mills shipped 8,047,245 tons, a 0.9% increase from the 7,978,531 tons shipped in the previous month, April 2013, and a 4.6% decrease from the 8,436,831 tons shipped in May 2012.