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Industry Groups
The latest news headlines from professional associations and other groups involved in the steel industry.
Latest News
U.S. Imports Drop Again, AIIS Reports
26 September 2012 - Steel imports declined in August by 10.9% compared to July, the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) reports based on preliminary reporting by the government.
August Preliminary U.S. Steel Import Data Shows Gains in Several Products
25 September 2012 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,475,000 tons of steel in August, including 1,929,000 tons of finished steel (down 11% and 13%, respectively, from July final data).
AISI Urges Support of the "Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012"
21 September 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute is urging members of the U.S. House of Representatives to support H.R. 3409, the "Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012," in order to help maintain the international competitiveness of the U.S. steel industry.
AIST Hosts Italy Forum Focusing on Economy, Energy and Environment
20 September 2012 - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) will highlight important issues for today’s steel industry during a one-day forum at the Pomini Tenova Conference Center in Castellanza, Italy, on 18 October 2012.
August World Crude Steel Production Slightly Lower Year-on-Year
20 September 2012 - World crude steel production for the 62 countries reporting to the World Steel Association was 124 million tonnes in August 2012, a decrease of -1.0% compared to August 2011.
August Service Center Shipments Slow in the U.S. and Canada
20 September 2012 - August 2012 shipments were slightly lower than in the same month in 2011 for steel and aluminum in the U.S. and for steel in Canada. Although Canadian aluminum shipments were higher than the prior year, the increase slowed significantly.
AIST Conducts Second International Steel Academy in Istanbul, Turkey
19 September 2012 - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is proud to announce the second AIST International Steel Academy (ISA) at The Hilton Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey, 3–6 December 2012. This event is a key element of AIST’s strategic plan for industry collaboration in steelmaking regions around the world.
AIST Vendor Fair Showcases Steel Mill Technology in Northwest Indiana
19 September 2012 - Services and equipment that could be used in steel mills were on display Tuesday at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville, Ind., as more than 90 vendors showcased their products.
July U.S. Steel Shipments at Lowest Monthly Level So Far This Year
18 September 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute reported that for the month of July 2012, U.S. steel mills shipped 7,910,486 tons, a 1.3% decrease from the 8,016,834 tons shipped in the previous month.
USW Welcomes Agreement Between Liberian Mining Union and ArcelorMittal
14 September 2012 - The United Steelworkers (USW) today extended its congratulations to the members of the United Workers Union of Liberia (UWUL) who after years of organizing have achieved the first collective bargaining agreement with a mining company since Liberia’s civil war forced the shutdown of the iron ore mines in the mid-1990s.
U.S. Steel Exports Slipped Again in July
14 September 2012 - Steel exports declined in July compared to June by 7.4%, according to government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel.
SSINA Releases Market Data for First Half of 2012
14 September 2012 - The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) has released statistical data on imports, U.S. consumption, and import penetration for the first six months of 2012.
Winners Named in 2nd Annual Cold-Formed Steel Design Student Competition
14 September 2012 - The winners of the second annual Student Competition on Cold-Formed Steel Design have been announced. The competition is held to promote higher education in cold-formed steel structural design and to encourage students to use creative thinking skills to solve engineering problems.
Voestalpine Calls for EU Plan to Shrink Steel Industry
10 September 2012 - Austrian steelmaker Voestalpine’s chief executive called on Friday, 7 September for European politicians to help come up with a plan to cut capacity in Europe’s ailing steel industry in a controlled way, to avoid having to prop up the sector with government bailouts, according to Reuters.
USW Announces Tentative Agreement with ArcelorMittal
10 September 2012 - The United Steelworkers (USW) on 8 September 2012 said that the union has reached tentative agreement on a new, three year contract with ArcelorMittal USA on behalf of nearly 14,000 workers at 15 of the company’s U.S. locations.
New Volkswagen Golf Lightens Up with High- and Ultra High-Strength Steel
06 September 2012 - WorldAutoSteel, the automotive group of the World Steel Association, is saluting the news that Volkswagen’s new Golf uses an increased amount of advanced steel grades to aid in its safety-conscious lightweighting efforts.
Construction Industry Remains Major Steel Consuming Sector in ASEAN
06 September 2012 - The construction industry is the largest steel consuming sector in ASEAN, contributing to about 63% of total steel consumption in the region, the Southeast Asia Iron and Steel Institute reports.
U.S. Import License Data Shows Signficant Increases in Several Key Products
05 September 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that steel import permit applications for the month of August totaled 2,591,000 tons - an 8% decrease from the 2,824,000 permit tons recorded in July, but only a 0.3% increase from the July preliminary imports
U. S. Steel Reaches Tentative Agreement with USW
04 September 2012 - United States Steel Corporation announced a tentative agreement with the United Steelworkers (USW) on a successor three-year collective bargaining agreement covering approximately 17,000 USW-represented employees at its domestic operations.
USW Issues Labor Day Statement on Negotiations with ArcelorMittal
03 September 2012 - The United Steelworkers (USW) on 3 September issued a statement regarding the status of negotiations with ArcelorMittal USA on behalf of nearly 14,000 workers at 15 U.S. locations.
