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Industry Groups
The latest news headlines from professional associations and other groups involved in the steel industry.
Latest News
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.
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.
U.S. and Canadian Service Center Shipment Growth Picks Up in May
18 June 2012 - Growth in May shipments of aluminum and steel accelerated in both the U.S. and Canada, an improvement from the smaller growth levels shown in April. Inventory positions improved slightly in both countries, according to the latest report from the Metals Service Center Institute.
American Iron and Steel Institute Releases 2011 Annual Statistical Report
15 June 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute announced the release of its 2011 Annual Statistical Report, which provides statistical data for the United States steel industry plus a variety of selected statistical data on the Canadian, Mexican and world steel industries.
Building New Bridge With Domestic Steel a Victory for U.S. and Canadian Workers, Says USW
15 June 2012 - The United Steelworkers (USW) today lauded the announcement by the United States and Canada of a deal to build a new bridge between Windsor and Detroit, the busiest border crossing between the two countries. The deal guarantees steel made solely in the United States and Canada will be used in the construction.
2011–2013 FeMET, StEEL and Premier Scholarships Awarded
12 June 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation's "Ferrous Metallurgy Education Today," or FeMET Initiative, and "Steel Engineering Education Link," or StEEL Scholarship program, both aimed at attracting top talent to the North American steel industry, have awarded scholarships of US$5,000 to third-year students from leading North American colleges for the 2011–2013 academic years.
AISI Receives US$7.1 Million for Research on Breakthrough Technologies
12 June 2012 - An American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) project proposal to be conducted in collaboration with the University of Utah has been selected by the Department of Energy’s Innovative Manufacturing Initiative for a US$7.1 million award.
Finished Steel Imports in May Were Near 2012 Peak Monthly Level; Import Market Share Remains at 24%
06 June 2012 - Based on the U.S. Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that steel import permit applications for the month of May totaled 2,895,000 net tons (NT).
Finished Steel Imports in May Were Near 2012 Peak Monthly Level; Import Market Share Remains at 24%
06 June 2012 - Based on the U.S. Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that steel import permit applications for the month of May totaled 2,895,000 net tons (NT).
Continued Surge Pushes Preliminary Finished Steel Imports up 5% in April
24 May 2012 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,997,000 net tons of steel in April, down 2% from March final data according to the latest report from AISI. Finished steel imports were up 5% through the same period.
