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Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Shuffle Executive Board
17 January 2014 - At a meeting of the board of directors of Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal, it was resolved to make the appointments outlined below for vice chairman and president, effective as of 1 April 2014.
Fenix Project Pushes AHMSA's Production to Record Level in 2013
16 January 2014 - For the first time in its production history, Altos Hornos de Mexico’s (AHMSA) production exceeded the annual level of 4 million tonnes of liquid steel, finishing 2013 with a total volume of 4,155,648 tons — 7% higher than 2012 production.
Insteel Sees Signs of Broader Recovery Developing in Non-Res Construction
16 January 2014 - Insteel Industries, Inc. announced financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended 28 December 2013, also commenting on market conditions and providing an updated outlook.
Tyco Fire Protection Products Wins Two Awards at 2013 National Slag Association Conference
16 January 2014 - Tyco Fire Protection Products (TFPP) was recently recognized with two awards at the National Slag Association (NSA) Conference in San Diego, Calif. – Allied Member of the Year and Best Practices.
SteelBenchmarker: HRB Prices Slumbering
15 January 2014 - The latest SteelBenchmarker report shows HRB prices in China, the USA and Western Europe all flat, with world export prices down 0.4%.
U.S. Challenges China's Non-Compliance in WTO Steel Dispute
14 January 2014 - The U.S. is requesting that China enter into consultations regarding China’s claim that it has brought its duties on U.S. exports of grain oriented flat-rolled electrical steel (GOES) into compliance with WTO rules.
U.S. Steel Exports Fall in November 2013
14 January 2014 - U.S. steel exports declined in November 2013 by 17.1% compared to October 2013, according to government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
Ranger Steel Names New President, Chief Operating Officer
13 January 2014 - Ranger Steel Services LP, the largest independent steel plate distributor in the United States, announced that sales vice president Jeff McPherson has been appointed president, and operations vice president Jochen Seeba has been named chief operating officer.
Plibrico Materials Division Focuses on West Coast Growth with New Hire
13 January 2014 - Plibrico Co. LLC is pleased to welcome Paul Schmidt as the new Plibrico Refractory Materials Division area sales manager for the Western United States and Canada.
ATI Wah Chang Employee Honored by ASTM for Contributions to Refractory Metals Industry
13 January 2014 - Richard C. Sutherlin, manager of technical services at ATI Wah Chang, Albany, Ore., has received the 2013 H.R. “Russ” Ogden Award from ASTM International.
Outotec Appoints New Head of Americas Business
13 January 2014 - Mr. Kimmo Kontola, currently executive vice president, president of APAC region at Outotec, has been appointed to lead the Americas region business as of 1 March 2014.
SunCoke Energy Expects Lower Year-on-Year Domestic Coke Production in Q4 2013
10 January 2014 - SunCoke Energy, Inc. reported fourth quarter 2013 domestic coke production is expected to be 1,056,000 tons, down an estimated 26,000 tons versus the same prior year period.
Outotec Announces Change in Executive Board
10 January 2014 - Jari Rosendal, executive vice president and president of Outotec's Americas region, has announced he will leave Outotec to become the president and CEO of Kemira Oyj.
Arch Coal President of Eastern U.S. Operations Retiring; Successor Named
10 January 2014 - Arch Coal, Inc. announced that Charles G. Snavely has elected to retire as president of the company's eastern U.S. operations, following an exceptional 35-year career in the coal industry.
U.S. Steel Mill Shipments Drop 9% in October
09 January 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that for the month of November 2013, U.S. steel mills shipped 7,604,428 tons, a 9.0% decrease from the 8,287,553 tons shipped in the previous month, October 2013,.
ArcelorMittal Distribution Solutions Birmingham Awarded Business Excellence Award
09 January 2014 - ArcelorMittal’s Distribution Solutions site in Birmingham, UK, has been awarded the 2013 Business Excellence Award by its customer, the prestigious Royal Mint — the body permitted to manufacture, or mint, coins in the United Kingdom.
Schnitzer Steel Reports Results, Noting Steady Market Conditions in West Coast Steel Market
08 January 2014 - Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. announced a quarterly loss in its fiscal 2014 first quarter ended 30 November 2013.
U.S. Steel Imports Drop; Semis and OCTG Lead Decline
08 January 2014 - U.S. Steel imports declined by 16.7% in November 2013 compared to October 2013, according to preliminary U.S. government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
Canadian Import Duties on Hot Rolled Plate to Remain in Place
08 January 2014 - Imports of hot rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy steel plate from three specific countries will continue to be subject to antidumping duties as a result of a decision by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal.
CMC Reports Results, Provides Outlook for Current Quarter
07 January 2014 - Commercial Metals Co. announced financial results for its first quarter ended 30 November 2013 and provided an outlook for the seasonally-slower current quarter.
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