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Industry Groups
The latest news headlines from professional associations and other groups involved in the steel industry.
Latest News
Launch of ‘Introduction to Steel’ Online Course on edX
07 May 2015 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) announces the launch of the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) ‘Introduction to Steel’. The course, developed by TenarisUniversity together with steeluniversity, aims to provide students with an understanding of the history, science, technology and uses of steel by society. The course starts on 2 June 2015 and registration is now open.
Yakov Gordon Presents the Howe Memorial Lecture at AISTech 2015
04 May 2015 - The Howe Memorial Lecture was the opening session at AISTech 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Stainless Tube Imports From Asia Continue Massive Surge
30 April 2015 - Imports of seamless stainless steel tube from China and Japan continue to surge into the United States market at a rapid pace, according to the Stainless Steel Tube Trade Advancement Committee (SSTTAC).
Steel Safety Day 2015 – Lock Safety In!
28 April 2015 - Today, the steel industry marks the second Steel Safety Day. Established in 2014, the initiative encourages steel companies around the world to participate in the industry-wide safety audits on the five most common causes of injury in the steel industry.
Latin America: Finished Steel Production Grows 4% While Imports Increase 32% in Jan/Feb 2015
28 April 2015 - Finished steel in Latin America – Jan/Feb 2015 vs Jan/Feb 2014: > Production increases 4%. > Apparent steel use grows 8% > Total imports rise 32%
Duplex Outperforms Mild Steel in Bridge Lifecycle Analysis
27 April 2015 - The use of duplex stainless steel in the construction of the new Myllysilta bridge in Finland generated significant environmental benefits over the alternative mild steel option, including a 62% reduction in global warming potential, a new lifecycle analysis study has concluded.
EU Recovery on a More Solid Footing — Risks Still Loom
24 April 2015 - The slight improvement in GDP growth in Q4-2014 combined with the recent uptrend in economic indicators bode well for a more broad-based gain in economic momentum in the EU. The weaker Euro and low oil price will provide a major boost to domestic demand and exports.
March 2015 Crude Steel Production for the 65 Countries Reporting to worldsteel
22 April 2015 - World crude steel production for the 65 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 138 million tonnes (Mt) in March 2015, a -2.7% decrease compared to March 2014.
worldsteel Short Range Outlook 2015–2016
21 April 2015 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) released its Short Range Outlook (SRO) for 2015 and 2016. worldsteel forecasts that global apparent steel use will increase by 0.5% to 1,544 Mt in 2015 following growth of 0.6% in 2014. In 2016, it is forecast that world steel demand will grow by 1.4% and will reach 1,565 Mt.
Associations of Europe and North and Latin America Present Critical Document to the “New” Chinese Steel Industry Policy
21 April 2015 - Eight national and regional associations representing the steel industries of Europe, North and Latin America joined in expressing their concern to the Chinese government about the recently revised “Adjustment Policy 2015” to the Chinese national steel strategy, released last March.
March Service Center Shipment Results Mirror February
20 April 2015 - U.S. shipments of steel were essentially flat year-on-year. Canadian results were similar, with a small decline in steel shipments.
The Steel Industry Calls for a Holistic Approach to Water Policies
16 April 2015 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has published its position paper on water management in the steel industry highlighting that local authorities are the most competent regulatory body for the management of water as policies need to be based on local conditions.
Weekly Raw Steel Production - April 11, 2015
14 April 2015 - According to the American Iron and Steel Institute, in the week ending April 11, 2015, domestic raw steel production was 1,621,000 net tons while the capability utilization rate was 68.6 percent. Production was 1,841,000 net tons in the week ending April 11, 2014 while the capability utilization then was 76.6 percent.
Mario Longhi of U. S. Steel Named 2015 AIST Steelmaker of the Year
08 April 2015 - Mr. Longhi and other industry leaders will be recognized for significant contributions to the global iron and steel industry at AISTech 2015
Weekly Raw Steel Production - April 4, 2015
07 April 2015 - In the week ending April 4, 2015, domestic raw steel production was 1,600,000 net tons while the capability utilization rate was 67.7 percent. Production was 1,853,000 net tons in the week ending April 4, 2014 while the capability utilization then was 77.1 percent.
February 2015 Steel Exports
06 April 2015 - According to the American Institute for International Steel's report released on 3 April, steel exports fell to less than 900,000 net tons in February, after being above 1 million net tons just four months earlier.
EU Levies Import Duties on Stainless Flats from China and Taiwan
01 April 2015 - The European Commission has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties of up to 25.2 % on stainless steel cold rolled flat (SSCR) imports from PR China and up to 12.0 % on imports from Taiwan, following the complaint which was filed by EUROFER in May 2014.
AIIS: U.S. Steel Imports Declined in February
31 March 2015 - U.S. steel imports dropped sharply in February 2015, with decreases from all trading partners of significant size – except Russia and China – according to analysis from the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
Steel Executives Bring Trade and Jobs Focus to Capitol Hill
26 March 2015 - Chief executives from three of the leading steel companies in the U.S told members of the Congressional Steel Caucus on 26 March 2015 that the government needs to dramatically improve policies on trade, investment in the workforce and infrastructure to ensure competitiveness and preserve American jobs in steel and other manufacturing sectors.
Steel Industry Leaders to Testify Before U.S. Congress on Unfair Imports Crisis
25 March 2015 - The United Steelworkers Union (USW) will be joining steel company CEOs, and steel industry representatives on Capitol Hill, Thursday, 26 March 2015, 8:30am–10:00pm to testify at a Congressional Steel Caucus hearing on the "State of American Steel."
