Steel News

AK Steel Announces Price Increase for Carbon Steel Products

06 August 2012 - AK Steel said on 6 August it will increase current spot market base prices for all carbon flat-rolled steel products by $30 per ton, effective immediately with new orders.

Canadian Tribunal Initiates Final Inquiry on Steel Piling Pipe from China

06 August 2012 - On 3 August, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an inquiry respecting the dumping and subsidizing of certain carbon and alloy steel pipe piles, commonly identified as piling pipe, in outside diameter ranging from 3.5 inches up to and including 16 inches (8.9 cm to 40.6 cm) inclusive, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.

Alpha Natural Resources Appoints New Board Member

06 August 2012 - Alpha Natural Resources, a leading U.S. coal supplier, announced the appointment of L. Patrick Hassey, former chairman and CEO of Allegheny Technologies Inc., to the company's board of directors.

Atlas Tube Pleased with Canadian Trade Case Against Chinese Piling Pipe

03 August 2012 - Atlas Tube Canada Inc., Harrow, Ontario, is pleased with Canada Border Services Agency's preliminary determination on imports of dumped and subsidized piling pipe from China.

Wheatland Tube Names New Regional Sales Manager

02 August 2012 - Wheatland Tube Company announced that Michael Kreger has been named South Central Regional Sales Manager, Electrical Division.

California Steel Industries Names New EVP of Operations

02 August 2012 - California Steel Industries, Inc. (CSI) announced that Harold "Harry" Allin has been elected as Executive Vice President, Operations.

July Data Indicate Large U.S. Import Increases Continuing in Certain Key Products

02 August 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute reported that steel import permit applications for the month of July totaled 2,627,000 tons - an 8% decrease from the 2,855,000 permit tons recorded in June, but a 1% increase from the June preliminary imports total of 2,593,000 tons.

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Announces New Board Member

31 July 2012 - Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. announced that Sarah J. "Sally" Anderson, 62, has joined its Board of Directors effective 24 July 2012.

California Steel Industries Announces Executive Rotation

31 July 2012 - The shareholders of California Steel Industries, Inc. (CSI) have elected to rotate the CEO and Chairman of the Board positions of the company, in keeping with historical practices.

Harsco Names New President and CEO

31 July 2012 - Diversified global industrial services and engineered products company Harsco Corporation announced Patrick K. Decker will be joining the company on 10 September 2012 as President and Chief Executive Officer.

Alpha Natural Resources Appoints Industry Veteran to Global Coal Sales and Trading Position

31 July 2012 - Alpha Natural Resources, Inc., a leading U.S. coal supplier, has appointed John W. Hanekamp as Senior Vice President—International Thermal Sales and Trading.

Greek Steel Workers End Nine-Month Strike

30 July 2012 - The union at one of Greece's main steel plants has decided to end its nine-month strike. Workers were expected to return Monday July 30 to the Hellenic Halyvourgia plant at Aspropyrgos west of Athens, where police have clashed with striking workers in recent weeks.

AK Steel Announces Price Increase For Carbon Steel Products

27 July 2012 - AK Steel said it will increase current spot market base prices for all carbon flat-rolled steel products by $40 per ton, effective immediately with new orders. 

The David J. Joseph Company Announces Organizational Changes

27 July 2012 - The David J. Joseph Company (DJJ), a Cincinnati-based global scrap broker, recycler and logistics provider, recently announced several organizational changes which will take place over the next 30 days.

Harsco Names Railroad Industry Executive to Board of Directors

25 July 2012 - Diversified global industrial services and engineered products company Harsco Corporation announced the election of James F. Earl to the Harsco Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Imports Fall in June on Softening Demand in U.S. Market

25 July 2012 - Total steel imports in June 2012 were 2.592 million tons, according to preliminary data from the U.S. government, compared to 3.064 million tons in May 2012, a 15.4% decrease, and a 4.2% decrease compared to June 2011.

Finished Steel Imports Declined in June, But Up 22% in First Half of 2012

25 July 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,098,000 tons of finished steel in June, resulting in the finished steel import market share of 23% for the month.

AIST Committee Chair Honored with Presidential Award

24 July 2012 - Amy Clarke, chair of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology’s Metallurgy — Processing, Products and Applications Technology Committee, was among 96 researchers honored by President Obama as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers.

Vale Names New CFO

24 July 2012 - Vale's Chief Financial Officer Tito Martins is leaving the company and will be replaced by Luciano Siani. 

KOCKS PITTSBURGH Appoints New President

23 July 2012 - KOCKS PITTSBURGH CO., a U.S. affiliate of Germany's FRIEDRICH KOCKS GmbH & CO KG, an independent, medium-size, family-owned company that has been successful in mill construction worldwide for more than 60 years, has named Patrick E. Connell as its new president.