Steel News

Pentagon Agrees to Use Only U.S.-Produced Steel for Armored Vehicles

03 April 2013 - In a potential win for domestic steel makers, the Pentagon has agreed to buy only U.S.-made steel for armored vehicles and other military equipment, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Steel Dynamics Subsidiary Recognized by General Motors as a 2012 Supplier of the Year

03 April 2013 - Steel Dynamics, Inc. announced that General Motors recognized one of the company's subsidiaries, Superior Aluminum Alloys LLC, as one of its best global automotive suppliers on Wednesday, 13 March 2013 during its 21st annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony.

Wayne Kennedy Promoted to Managing Director of Haynes International

02 April 2013 - The Bradbury Group and Hayes International announced the promotion of Wayne Kennedy to managing director of Hayes International effective 1 April 2013.

Wahl Refractory Solutions Announces Personnel Changes

01 April 2013 - Fremont, Ohio-based Wahl Refractory Solutions announced a number of new appointments, including a new vice president of sales, new industrial sales and marketing manager, and a new director of research and development.

Agency Rules Dumped and Subsidized Galvanized Wire is Harming Canadian Industry

29 March 2013 - The Canadian International Trade Tribunal determined that there is a reasonable indication that the alleged dumping of galvanized steel wire from China, Israel and Spain and the alleged subsidizing of the product from China have caused injury or are threatening to cause injury to Canadian industry.

Unilux Names New Managers

29 March 2013 - Unilux has named Carolyn Gould to the newly created position of supply chain manager and promoted Carlos Tulli to inventory control manager.

AIIS: U.S. Steel Imports Decline Again in February

29 March 2013 - Steel imports declined in February 2013 compared to January by 6.8% according to preliminary government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

ArcelorMittal USA Receives ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award

28 March 2013 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) honored businesses and organizations for their outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency at the 2013 ENERGY STAR Awards ceremony. ArcelorMittal USA was among the winners.

Vallourec Maintains Its Commitment to Sustainable Development

28 March 2013 - With France’s Sustainable Development Week taking place from 1–7 April 2013, Vallourec is reporting on its commitment to this cause.

SteelFirst Interview: Mexico Must Focus on Adding Value to Fight Steel Imports

27 March 2013 - Mexican steelmakers must produce more specialty and value-added steel products, especially for the automotive sector, to replace imports that have been affecting the local industry, the president of the AIST Mexico Member Chapter told AMM sister publication Steel First.

Jim Lang of the Konecranes Training Institute Nominated for Crane Innovator of the Year Award

27 March 2013 - Konecranes announced that the Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST) has nominated Jim Lang for its 2013 Crane Innovator of the Year Award to be given out in June.

Preliminary U.S. Steel Imports Decline 7% in February

26 March 2013 - Based on preliminary U.S. Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,441,000 tons of steel in February, including 1,819,000 tons of finished steel (down 7% and 15%, respectively, vs. January final data).

Berry Metal Co. Hires Brayton Carner as Group Leader — Blast Furnace and Smelting

26 March 2013 - Berry Metal Company announced that Brayton Carner has joined the company as Group Leader—Blast Furnace and Smelting within the Engineering Department, where he will be responsible for the engineering and technology developments of these markets.

Cliffs Natural Resources Board Elects New Director

25 March 2013 - Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has elected Timothy W. Sullivan, 59, executive advisor of CCMP Capital Advisors LLC and former president and chief executive officer of Bucyrus International Inc. to Cliffs Board.

Air Products Appoints New Vice President of Human Resources

25 March 2013 - Air Products announced that Jennifer L. Grant will join the company as vice president, human resources, effective 15 April 2013.

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.