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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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New Advanced Steel Grades Meet Growing Automaker Demands
07 August 2012 - An increasing number of recently published studies about advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) reveal that it has become the lightweight automotive material that best addresses society's need for reduced greenhouse gas emissions, without compromising safety, performance or affordability.
July Data Indicate Large U.S. Import Increases Continuing in Certain Key Products
02 August 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute reported that steel import permit applications for the month of July totaled 2,627,000 tons - an 8% decrease from the 2,855,000 permit tons recorded in June, but a 1% increase from the June preliminary imports total of 2,593,000 tons.
Auto/Steel Partnership Celebrates 25 Years of Design Excellence
30 July 2012 - The Auto/Steel Partnership – a consortium of North American steel companies and automotive manufacturers – is celebrating its 25 year anniversary this year.
Imports Fall in June on Softening Demand in U.S. Market
25 July 2012 - Total steel imports in June 2012 were 2.592 million tons, according to preliminary data from the U.S. government, compared to 3.064 million tons in May 2012, a 15.4% decrease, and a 4.2% decrease compared to June 2011.
Finished Steel Imports Declined in June, But Up 22% in First Half of 2012
25 July 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,098,000 tons of finished steel in June, resulting in the finished steel import market share of 23% for the month.
AIST Committee Chair Honored with Presidential Award
24 July 2012 - Amy Clarke, chair of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology’s Metallurgy — Processing, Products and Applications Technology Committee, was among 96 researchers honored by President Obama as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers.
SSINA Releases Market Data for April 2012
23 July 2012 - The Specialty Steel Industry of North America has released statistical data on U.S. consumption, imports, and import penetration for YTD April 2012 compared to the same 2011 four month period.
North American Service Center Shipments Flat in June
23 July 2012 - June steel shipments declined by roughly 2% in the U.S. and about 1% in Canada from June 2011 levels. Inventory to sales ratios were virtually unchanged for both metals in both countries.
EUROFER: Weak Confidence, Cash and Credit Issues Backfire on EU Steel Demand
16 July 2012 - EUROFER’s third quarter 2012 steel market outlook signals that market fundamentals may remain depressed longer than expected. Only from the second quarter of 2013 onwards is EU steel demand forecast to improve again, the European Steel Association (EUROFER) said this week.
Manufacturing Day Slated for 5 October 2012
13 July 2012 - To highlight the importance of manufacturing to the nation’s economy and draw attention to the many rewarding high-skill jobs available in manufacturing fields, a group of public and private organizations announced the launch of Manufacturing Day for 5 October 2012.
Structural Steel Industry Hosts Fourth Annual SteelDay
11 July 2012 - On 28 September 2012, the American Institute of Steel Construction is hosting the fourth annual national SteelDay. Events range from educational presentations and seminars to tours of various steel facilities and job sites, where attendees are able to witness advanced technologies and construction processes in action.
Steel Stud Manufacturing Association Announces New Technical Director
09 July 2012 - The Steel Stud Manufacturers Association (SSMA) announced the appointment of Rahim Zadeh, P.E. as its Technical Director.
U.S. Imports Fell 5% in June, But Import Market Share Remained at 24%
06 July 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute reported steel import permit applications for the month of June totaled 2,796,000 tons - a 5% decline from May import levels.
U.S. Steel Shipments Down 3.1% from March to April
02 July 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that for the month of April 2012, U.S. steel mills shipped 8,245,339 tons, a 3.1% decrease from the 8,512,825 tons shipped in the previous month.
U.S. Steel Imports Dropped 6% in May
27 June 2012 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,945,000 tons of steel in May, including 2,323,000 tons of finished steel (down 6% each, respectively, from April final data). The 2.3 million tons of finished steel imports in May was the second highest monthly total in 2012, below only the April tonnage.
U.S. Stainless Steel Consumption Declined in YTD March 2012
25 June 2012 - The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) has released statistical data on imports, U.S. consumption, and import penetration for the first quarter of 2012.
2012 Awards for Steel Excellence Winners Announced
22 June 2012 - American Metal Market (AMM) recently announced the winners of this year's Awards for Steel Excellence.
World Steel Association Reports Global Output 0.7% Higher Year-on-Year in May
20 June 2012 - World crude steel production for the 62 countries reporting to the World Steel Association was 131 million tonnes in May 2012, an increase of 0.7% compared to May 2011.
Steel Market Development Institute’s Automotive Applications Council Wins Steel Excellence Award
20 June 2012 - The Steel Market Development Institute's Automotive Applications Council was pleased to receive the American Metal Market magazine's 2012 Steel Excellence Award in the environmental responsibility / stewardship category for its role in the global FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) project.
AISI: New International Trade Crossing Is Product of Innovative Joint Agreement Between the U.S. and Canada
18 June 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) lauded an agreement between the U.S. and Canada to build the New International Trade Crossing bridge, a development that the North American steel industry and its major customers groups have aggressively advocated for over the past five years.
