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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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Steel Institute Comments on Retirement of Rep. Dingell
25 February 2014 - Thomas J. Gibson, president and CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) provided the following statement regarding the retirement of Rep. John Dingell (D-MI) announced on 24 February 2014.
worldsteel Announces 8th steelChallenge World Champions
21 February 2014 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) announced the new World Champions of the 8th steelChallenge.
Global Steel Output in January 2014 Down 0.4% Year-on-Year
20 February 2014 - World crude steel production for the 65 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 130 million metric tons in January 2014, a decrease of -0.4% compared to January 2013.
USW: DOC's Preliminary Findings Leave Workers Exposed to Korean OCTG Imports
20 February 2014 - United Steelworkers (USW) international president Leo W. Gerard issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Commerce's (DOC) negative preliminary antidumping determination regarding oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from Korea:
Steel Dynamics Inc.'s Mark D. Millett to Address Attendees at AISTech 2014
19 February 2014 - Mark D. Millett, president and chief executive officer of Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI), will present a keynote address at the AIST President's Award Breakfast on Tuesday, 6 May at 8 a.m. in the Sagamore Ballroom at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Ind.
OMK Joins Russian Steel in Non-Commercial Partnership
19 February 2014 - United Metallurgical Company (CJSC OMK, Moscow) has joined Russian Steel, an association of iron and steel producers, in a Non-Commercial Partnership.
MSCI: 2014 Starts Out Even for North American Service Centers
18 February 2014 - Monthly shipments of steel and aluminum in both the United States and Canada began 2014 with small gains or losses from January 2013, the Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI) reports.
AIIS: End of 2013 'Disappointing' for U.S. Steel Exports
18 February 2014 - U.S. steel exports declined in December 2013 from November 2013 by 7.2%, and were down 10.1% compared to December 2012, according to data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
Steel Institute Elects New Board Member
17 February 2014 - The Board of Directors of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has elected Gary Halverson, president and CEO of Cliffs Natural Resources Inc., as the newest member of its 23-person Board.
USW: Duties on Illegally Traded Chinese Pipe Will Protect American Workers
13 February 2014 - United Steelworkers (USW) international president Leo W. Gerard issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced that it would maintain antidumping and countervailing duties on Chinese steel pipe imports.
IREPAS Provides Short Range Outlook for Long Products Markets
11 February 2014 - In its short range outlook for February 2014, IREPAS says difficulties in emerging markets are adversely impacting long steel business.
Steel Shipments Up Slightly in December 2013
11 February 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that for the month of December 2013, U.S. steel mills shipped 7,632,629 tons, a 0.4% increase from the 7,604,428 tons shipped in the previous month, November 2013.
Alacero: Latin American Steel Imports from China Surge in 2013
07 February 2014 - Alacero reported Latin America imports 17% more finished steel products from China in 2013 than it did the year before.
AISI Lays Out Pro-Manufacturing Agenda for 2014
06 February 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Board of Directors voted to approve the Institute’s 2014 Public Policy Agenda during their board meeting on 6 February 2014 in Washington, D.C.
2013–2014 FeMET Curriculum Development Program Selects Grant Recipients
06 February 2014 - The AIST Foundation's Ferrous Metallurgy Education Today (FeMET) Initiative announced the eight professors who have been awarded a FeMET Curriculum Development Grant for 2013–2014.
Preliminary Data Shows Large Increase in U.S. Imports in January 2014
06 February 2014 - Preliminary U.S. government data analyzed by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) showed U.S. steel imports rising significantly in January 2014.
Global Stainless Steel Production Hits Third Quarter All-Time High
06 February 2014 - Preliminary figures released by the International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) show that global stainless crude steel production increased by 5.5% for the first 9 months of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012.
AISI Estimates U.S. Import Market Share at 26% in January 2014
05 February 2014 - AISI provided an update on import permit tonnages and import market share for the month of January 2014.
European Parliament Demands Technically, Economically Feasible Energy Targets for Europe’s Steelmakers
05 February 2014 - On 4 February 2014, the European Parliament adopted with a huge majority a resolution on the EU’s Action Plan for a Competitive and Sustainable Steel Industry in Europe (adopted with 505 against 95 votes).
Missouri S&T Students Represent U.S. in International Steelmaking Competition
03 February 2014 - Two metallurgical engineering students from Missouri University of Science and Technology are headed to Belgium to test their mettle — and their ability to make virtual steel — in an international competition.
