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Industry Groups
The latest news headlines from professional associations and other groups involved in the steel industry.
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worldsteel: February Global Steel Production 0.6% Higher Y-o-Y
20 March 2015 - World crude steel production for the 65 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 128 million tonnes (Mt) in February 2015, a 0.6% increase compared to February 2014.
ASSE and Cintas Give Last Call for Innovation Award Workplace Safety Nominations
18 March 2015 - The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and Cintas Corporation, a leading provider of safety training, personal protective equipment (PPE) and first-aid solutions, issued a last call for applications for the 2015 Award for Innovation in Occupational Safety Management.
AIIS: U.S. Steel Imports Nearly Unchanged in January
17 March 2015 - Amidst a steep jump in steel exports to one minor trading partner, and a sharp drop in shipments to another, total steel exports by the United States in January 2015 were nearly unchanged from December 2014, according to analysis from the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
Chinese Steel Shipments to Latin America Up 73% Y-o-Y in January
16 March 2015 - In January 2015, finished steel exports from China to Latin America continue to grow at an accelerated pace, according to Latin American steel association Alacero.
Leading Steel Executives Debate Industry's Key Issues at AISTech 2015 Town Hall Forum
12 March 2015 - A panel of the steel industry's most influential executives will take part in a moderated discussion at the AISTech Town Hall Forum on Wednesday, 6 May at 8:30 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the Cleveland Convention Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
World Steel Association Makes Steel Safety Day an Annual Event
10 March 2015 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) announced the launch of the second annual Steel Safety Day.
Industry Leaders Chosen for Significant Contributions to AIST and Global Iron and Steel Industry
04 March 2015 - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) recognizes, through peer reviews, the active leadership and significant contributions of individuals or companies to AIST and the global iron and steel industry.
AIIS: U.S. Steel Imports Fell 2% in December
04 March 2015 - Steel imports declined slightly in December, marking the second straight monthly decrease, the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) reported.
SSINA, USW Urge Exclusion of Japan from TPP Negotiations
03 March 2015 - The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) and the United Steelworkers (USW) have sent the letter below to U.S. Trade Representative Michael B. Froman.
MSCI: Service Centers Shipments Lower in January 2015
03 March 2015 - U.S. shipments of both steel and aluminum decreased from levels a year ago in January 2015, according to the latest report from the Metals Service Center Institute. Canadian results were similar.
Alacero: 2014 Latin America Steel Production Fell While Imports Rose
02 March 2015 - End of the year figures show that the Latin American steel market did not grow during 2014, impacted by the global and regional economic deceleration, said Latin America’s steel association Alacero.
AIIS: U.S. Steel Exports Declined 5% in 2014
25 February 2015 - Steel exports fell slightly from November to December 2015, capping off a 5% decline for the year, the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) reported.
worldsteel Releases Publication on Steel’s Role in Global Circular Economy
25 February 2015 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) announced the launch of a new publication ‘Steel in the circular economy - A life cycle perspective’.
Global Steel Production Down 2.9% in January
24 February 2015 - World crude steel production for the 65 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 133 million metric tons (Mt) in January 2015, a -2.9% decrease compared to January 2014.
Cliffs Natural Resources CEO to Address Attendees at AISTech 2015
23 February 2015 - Lourenco Goncalves, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Cliffs Natural Resources Inc., will present a keynote address at the AIST President's Award Breakfast on Tuesday, 5 May at 8 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the Cleveland Convention Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
worldsteel Announces World Champions of steelChallenge-9
23 February 2015 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) announced the new world champions of the 9th steelChallenge.
USW Members Ratify Labor Agreement for AK Steel's Mountain State Carbon Plant
06 February 2015 - AK Steel (NYSE: AKS) said today that members of the United Steelworkers (USW) international union have ratified a new 4-year labor agreement covering about 215 hourly production and maintenance employees at the company's Mountain State Carbon cokemaking plant in Follansbee, West Virginia.
MSCI: December Service Center Shipments Higher Y-o-Y
27 January 2015 - U.S. service center shipments of both steel and aluminum were higher in December 2014 than in the prior year, the Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI) reports.
Canadian Steel industry Applauds Gov’t Order to Prevent Buy America on Canadian Soil
26 January 2015 - The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC), the voice of the Canadian Steel industry, is applauding the federal government's efforts to fight Buy America on Canadian soil, and congratulates Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, for his leadership in championing Canadian sovereignty, jobs and the Canadian steel manufacturing sector.
World Crude Steel Output Rose by 1.2% in 2014
22 January 2015 - World crude steel production reached 1,662 million tonnes (Mt) for the year 2014, up by 1.2% compared to 2013.
