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AK Steel's Zanesville Works Recognized for Outstanding Safety Performance
25 March 2013 - AK Steel's Zanesville Works in Ohio has been recognized for outstanding safety performance by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety and Hygiene.
AISI Members Tell Congressional Subcommittee that More Can Be Done to Help U.S. Steel Industry and Manufacturing
22 March 2013 - On 21 March 2013 at a hearing in Washington, D.C., chief executives from a number of the leading steel companies in the U.S. told members of the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, that - while the steel industry is regaining a post-recession momentum -- many government policies on tax, energy, infrastructure, environment and trade need to be remedied to keep American jobs in steel and other manufacturing sectors.
UAW Members Ratify Early Labor Agreement for Coshocton Works
22 March 2013 - AK Steel said that members of the United Auto Workers (UAW), Local 3462, have ratified a new three-year labor agreement covering about 330 hourly production and maintenance employees at the company’s Coshocton Works in Ohio.
American Iron and Steel Insitute Supports Currency Reform Bill
22 March 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute says China’s undervalued currency is a key reason why the U.S. has lost 5.7 million manufacturing jobs in the last decade, and has urged Members of Congress to support currency legislation introduced this week to remedy this unfair trade practice.
Kennametal Names New Executive Vice President, Infrastructure Business Group
21 March 2013 - Kennametal Inc. announced the appointment of Saeid Rahimian, age 55, to the position of executive vice president, Infrastructure business group, effective 1 April 2013.
SSINA Reports Stainless and Specialty U.S. Market Data for 2012
21 March 2013 - The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) has released statistical data on imports, U.S. consumption, and import penetration for the full year 2012.
World Crude Steel Production Rose 1.2% Year-on-Year in February
20 March 2013 - World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 123 million tonnes in February 2013, an increase of 1.2% compared to February 2012.
TMK Announces New Appointments
20 March 2013 - TMK announced the appointment of Sergey Chetverikov, previously managing director of Sinarsky Pipe Plant, to the position of managing director of Volzhsky Pipe Plant.
Optima Specialty Steel Announces Planned Executive Changes
19 March 2013 - Optima Specialty Steel, Inc., one of North America’s independent manufacturers of specialty steel products including cold drawn seamless tubes, cold finished steel bars and hot rolled steel bars, announced planned transitions in executive and Board leadership.
January 2013 U.S. Steel Mill Shipments at Highest Monthly Amount Since August 2012
18 March 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that for the month of January 2013, U.S. steel mills shipped 8,210,726 tons, a 9.7% increase from the 7,483,120 tons shipped in the previous month, December 2012, and a 3.4% decrease from the 8,497,932 tons shipped in January 2012.
Advance Hires Jeff Becker As Sales Manager—Integrated Systems
14 March 2013 - Advance Storage Products is proud to announce and welcome Jeff Becker as its new sales manager—integrated systems.
AK Steel Names Vice President, Human Resources
14 March 2013 - AK Steel announced that Stephanie S. Bisselberg has been named vice president, human resources, effective 1 April 2013. She succeeds Lawrence F. Zizzo, who is retiring on 31 March 2013 following a 35 year career in the steel industry.
Mechel Announces Management Changes
13 March 2013 - Mechel OAO, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, announced a new executive appointment. Andrey Kocherov, 39, has been appointed Mechel OAO's vice president for public and investor relations.
Canada to Maintain Duties on Seamless Well Casing from China
13 March 2013 - The Canadian International Trade Tribunal found that the dumping and subsidizing of seamless carbon or alloy steel oil and gas well casing from China were likely to result in injury or retardation, therefore antidumping and countervailing duties will be maintained.
Tata Steel Invests in Workforce of Tomorrow
13 March 2013 - Tata Steel has launched a search to find 122 bright, talented and passionate people to join its apprenticeship schemes across Britain.
U.S. Steel Exports Increase in January But Remain Below 2012 Levels
12 March 2013 - Steel exports increased in January 2013 compared to December 2012 by 11.2% according to U.S. government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel.
Arch Coal Earns 10 State Safety, Environmental Awards for Operational Excellence in West Virginia and Colorado
12 March 2013 - Arch Coal, Inc. announced that employees in Colorado and West Virginia recently earned a total of 10 statewide safety and environmental awards, including Colorado's top coal mine safety award.
Arch Coal Earns 10 State Safety, Environmental Awards for Operational Excellence in West Virginia and Colorado
12 March 2013 - Arch Coal, Inc. announced that employees in Colorado and West Virginia recently earned a total of 10 statewide safety and environmental awards, including Colorado's top coal mine safety award.
BlueScope Steel Appoints New Non-Executive Director
12 March 2013 - BlueScope Steel chairman Mr. Graham Kraehe announced the appointment of Mr. Ewen Crouch AM as a non-executive director, effective immediately.
Bloated China Steel Sector Facing Closures, Big Miners to Suffer
12 March 2013 - China's bloated steel sector is facing a wave of closures in the next few years, with slowing demand and decades of "blind" expansion finally about to catch up with the industry, a senior executive and parliamentary delegate said, according to a Reuters report.
