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Arch Coal Names Bennett Vice President of Operations Support
08 August 2012 - Arch Coal, Inc. announced that Gary L. Bennett has been promoted to vice president of operations support, reporting to Arch Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Paul A. Lang.
U. S. Steel Names James R. Gray General Manager—Great Lakes Works
07 August 2012 - United States Steel Corporation announced that James R. Gray has been named general manager – Great Lakes Works. The change was effective 1 August.
Timken Appoints Two Key Executives to New Leadership Positions
07 August 2012 - The Timken Company announced that Christopher A. Coughlin and Richard G. Kyle have been named to the newly created positions of group presidents. In these roles, Coughlin and Kyle will be responsible for all activities related to the company's four business segments.
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.
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