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Industry Groups
The latest news headlines from professional associations and other groups involved in the steel industry.
Latest News
Metals Service Center Institute Responds to State of the Union Address
14 February 2013 - While the Metals Service Center Institute supports the majority of the policies to expand U.S. manufacturing outlined by President Obama, it also recognizes several proposals outlined by the president could have profoundly negative consequences for metals producers, distributors and processors.
U.S. Steel Exports Continue Slump in December, but Set an All-Time Record for the Year
12 February 2013 - Steel exports set a new record in 2012, increasing 2.2% over the previous record year of 2008, according to government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
AISI Announces 2013 Public Policy Agenda
12 February 2013 - In advance of President Obama’s State of the Union speech, the American Iron and Steel Institute announced its 2013 Public Policy Agenda, part of an aggressive strategy by AISI and member companies to promote a strong steel industry and robust manufacturing sector.
U.S. Finished Steel Imports Jump in January
06 February 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute reported that steel import permit applications for the month of January 2013 totaled 2,629,000 tons — a 12% rise from December 2012.
EUROFER Says EU in Calmer Waters But 2013 Prospects Remain Bleak
05 February 2013 - Despite several economic indicators edging up since November 2012, EUROFER’s 1Q13 Economic & Steel Market Outlook signals that for the time being the EU steel market looks set to remain stuck in reverse gear.
The AIST Foundation Announces Junior Faculty Award
04 February 2013 - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation has created the AIST Foundation Junior Faculty Award to increase the number of younger engineering professors with a vested interest in the iron and steel industry.
SMA President to Retire At Year-End
01 February 2013 - The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) Board of Directors announced that Thomas A. Danjczek, president of the SMA for the past 15 years, intends to retire at the end of 2013.
AIST Announces CVS Technologies as AISTech 2013 Global Event Sponsor
30 January 2013 - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is proud to announce CVS Technologies as the Global Event Sponsor for AISTech 2013 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., USA, 6–9 May 2013.
AIIS: Steel Imports Plummet in December
28 January 2013 - Steel imports declined 13.9% in December 2012 compared to November according to preliminary government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
World Steel Association Hosts First Twitter Debate
25 January 2013 - The World Steel Association held its first Twitter debate on 18 January 2013, hosting an open discussion on "Steel: The Next Hero – Looking to the Future."
U.S. Imports Decline 14% from November to December
24 January 2013 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,339,000 tons of steel in December 2012, including 1,654,000 tons of finished steel (down 14% and 19%, respectively, from November final data).
AISI: U.S. Steel Shipments Up 5.6% in First 11 Months of 2012
23 January 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that steel shipments from January through November 2012 were 88,465,543 tons, a 5.6% increase vs. 2011 shipments of 83,779,688 tons for 11 months.
World Crude Steel Output Increased by 1.2% in 2012
22 January 2013 - World crude steel production reached a record 1,548 million tonnes for the year 2012, led by year-on-year growth in Asia and North America while production declined in the EU and South America.
Asean Iron and Steel Associations Seek Review of FTA with China
21 January 2013 - In an unprecedented move, six regional iron and steel associations have joined forces seeking for a review in the Asean-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) following the dramatic influx of steel products from China into Asean especially over the past three years, said Asean Iron and Steel Council (AISC) president Chow Chong Long, the Malaysian newspaper The Star reports.
AISI Releases Profile 2013 Highlighting North American Steel Industry
18 January 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) released its Profile 2013 today, highlighting the importance of the North American steel industry to our nation’s economy, manufacturing and national security.
SSINA Releases U.S. Specialty Steel Market Data for October 2012
18 January 2013 - The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) has released statistical data on imports, U.S. consumption, and import penetration for YTD October 2012.
AIST Foundation Offers Inaugural Junior Faculty Award
17 January 2013 - The AIST Foundation has issued a call for proposals for the 2013-2014 inaugural recipient of the AIST Foundation Junior Faculty Award. The purpose of the award is to increase the number of younger engineering professors with a vested interest in the iron and steel industry.
The World Steel Association to Host Steel Debate on Twitter
17 January 2013 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) will host its very first Twitter debate Steel: The Next Hero – Looking to the Future on Friday, 18 January 2013 at 14:00 GMT (9:00 am EST).
MSCI: 2012 Service Center Shipments Match 2011
16 January 2013 - With the exception of aluminum shipments in Canada, which increased moderately, the slowdown in North American service center shipments from 2011 levels that has characterized the second half of 2012 and continued in December, left the year about even with 2011.
2013 North American Car and Truck of the Year Feature Advanced Steel Technologies
15 January 2013 - The Steel Market Development Institute is starting 2013 with two exciting steel success stories: The 2013 North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year award winners, the Cadillac ATS and Dodge Ram 1500, both feature an extensive amount of advanced high-strength steels (AHSS).
