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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 Promotes Green Manufacturing in China
28 November 2013 - On 21 November 2013, the World Steel Association (worldsteel) co-hosted a major one day conference in China on "Green Manufacturing, the Future of Steel and Automotive."
Latin American Apparent Steel Use Reached 50 Million Tons in First Nine Months of Year
28 November 2013 - Alacero reported that apparent steel use in Latin America reached 50 million tons in the first three quarters of 2013, in line with the same period of 2012, while finished steel production grew 1%to reach 41 million tons.
Preliminary U.S. Steel Imports Increase 9% in October
27 November 2013 - U.S. steel imports rose from September to 2,233,000 tons in October 2013, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI).
worldsteel Announces the steeluniversity Challenge Regional Champions
22 November 2013 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) announced the regional champions for the 8th steeluniversity Challenge.
U.S. Steel Institute Supports Bill to Continue State Oversight on Shale Gas
21 November 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) applauded House passage of a bill allowing states to continue to make their own decisions about the regulation of shale oil and gas production.
Carpenter Technology CEO Addresses AIST and AWMI Pittsburgh Chapters at Joint Meeting
20 November 2013 - The Pittsburgh Chapters of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) and the Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI) held their annual joint dinner meeting on 18 November 2013 at the Sheraton Station Square in Pittsburgh.
World Crude Steel Production Up 6.6% in October 2013
20 November 2013 - World crude steel production for the 65 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 134 million tonnes in October 2013, an increase of 6.6% compared to October 2012.
Recovery in North American Service Center Sector Continues into October
20 November 2013 - October 2013 service center shipments grew at virtually the same rates in the U.S. and Canada as in September 2013.
AWMI Annual Conference Provides Opportunities to Grow, Educate, Network and Mentor
19 November 2013 - More than 160 metals industry professionals gathered in Nashville, Tenn., 14–16 November for the Association of Women in the Metal Industries’ (AWMI) 2013 annual conference to hear industry updates and motivational speakers, to network and for leadership training.
U.S. Steel Mill Shipments Drop in September
18 November 2013 - Shipments from U.S. steel mills totaled 7,879,747 tons in September 2013, a 5.6% drop from the month before, AISI reports.
New Research Results Advance the Seismic Design of Steel Bridges
13 November 2013 - The Steel Bridge Task Force of the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) announced that new research results could significantly limit the damage sustained in a large earthquake, allowing for quicker repairs and reopening to traffic.
AIIS Announces New Executive Director
12 November 2013 - The American Institute for International Steel announces the selection of Richard Chriss as its new executive director, replacing David Phelps, who is retiring.
Cliffs Natural Resources CEO Awarded 2013 Gary Memorial Medal
07 November 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) announced that Joseph Carrabba, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Cliffs Natural Resources, is the 2013 recipient of the Gary Memorial Medal — the industry’s highest honor.
AIIS: Steel Imports Sag Again in September; Sluggish Economy to Blame
05 November 2013 - Steel imports declined in September compared to August by 4.1% according to preliminary government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
AIIS: U.S. Steel Exports Up in August as Flat International Markets Continue
05 November 2013 - Steel exports increased in August compared to July by 5.5%, and were down compared to August 2012 by 2.1%, according to government data released late due to the partial government shutdown in October and analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
AISI: Preliminary U.S. Steel Imports Decrease 4% in September
31 October 2013 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,761,000 tons of steel in September, including 2,117,000 tons of finished steel (each down 4.1% vs. August final data).
EUROFER: European Steel Market Seeing Some Tailwinds At Last
30 October 2013 - EUROFER’s Q4-2013 Economic & Steel Market Outlook provides further evidence of the economic recovery in the EU gaining traction in the months ahead.
AIST Announces December Publication of The Making, Shaping And Treating Of Steel®, 11th Edition, Flat Products Volume
28 October 2013 - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is proud to announce the upcoming release of The Making, Shaping and Treating of Steel®, 11th Edition, Flat Products Volume.
World Crude Steel Production Up 6.1% in September
22 October 2013 - World crude steel production for the 65 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 133 million tonnes in September 2013, an increase of 6.1% compared to September 2012.
Steel Companies Attend AIST Funded Steel Day at Michigan Tech
18 October 2013 - Contrary to popular belief, the death of the steel industry has been greatly exaggerated. In fact, steel is booming, more than 200 Michigan Technological University students who gathered to talk with industry leaders learned at Michigan Tech’s first annual Steel Day, held earlier this week.
