Steel News

AIC Gets Final Acceptance Certificate for a Revamping Project in Siderperu, Gerdau Group

29 June 2015 - AIC has successfully accomplished the roughing shear revamping project in SiderPeru, Tren 2, located in Nuevo Chimbote, Ancash - Peru and received the final acceptance certificate.

Ajax TOCCO Supplies Induction Billet Heating System at Bonney Forge

26 June 2015 - Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic recently shipped a 1300 kW PowerForge billet heating system to Bonney Forge Corporation, located in Mt. Union, PA.

Absolute Encoder With SIL-CL3 Certificate Grom Johannes Huebner Giessen

26 June 2015 - Johannes Huebner Giessen presents the new series of absolute encoders with SIL CL3 certificate for deployment in applications requiring certified compliance with functional safety requirements.

Contractor Electrocuted at AK Steel Ashland Works Dies

26 June 2015 - According to a report by the Huntington Herald-Dispatch, officials believe electrocution caused the death of a contractor performing tests on substations at AK Steel Ashland Works on 23 June.

JSW Steel (USA) Inc. Announces Agreement with PLS Logistics Services

25 June 2015 - JSW Steel (USA) Inc. ("JSW") has entered into an agreement with PLS Logistics Services ("PLS"), the largest industrial 3PL transportation services provider in North America.

SMS Group: Customers Remain Reluctant to Invest in New Plants

25 June 2015 - Order intake by the SMS group in the last business year declined to EUR 3.167 billion, (2013: EUR 3.309 billion). Sales, at EUR 3.406 billion, remained at the same level as the previous year (2013: EUR 3.495 billion).

AMETEK Acquires Surface Inspection Division of Cognex Corp. for $160 Million

24 June 2015 - AMETEK, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Surface Inspection Systems Division (SISD) of Cognex Corporation for approximately $160 million.

Tosyali Holding to Build World’s Largest DRI Combo Plant

23 June 2015 - Tosyali Holding has awarded Midrex Technologies, Inc., and its partner Paul Wurth S.A. Technologies, Inc., the project to build the world’s largest multiple product direct reduced iron plant for Tosyali Algeria located in Bethioua (Oran), Algeria.

Kalenborn Abresist Corp. Celebrates Company and Employee Anniversaries

22 June 2015 - Kalenborn Abresist Corporation recently recognized several employees with 25 years or more of service to the company.

Ace Launches New Websites for Custom and Standard Products

22 June 2015 - Ace World Companies has launched two new websites tailored to the target markets of its custom-built overhead crane business and the Advantage Hoist division, which provides standard hoists and other products to distributors and end users.

TMEIC to Provide Replacement Controls and Automation for Cold Mill

18 June 2015 - Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corporation (TMEIC) is providing a control system replacement for a continuous descaler and tandem cold mill at a steel finishing facility in Indiana.

Saarstahl Orders New Wire Rod Outlet From SMS Group

18 June 2015 - Saarstahl AG has placed an order with SMS group for a new wire rod outlet for its Neunkirchen works, Germany.

MMFX ChrōmX® Line Fully Meets the Expanded ASTM A1035 Specification

18 June 2015 - MMFX Steel Corporation’s ChrōmX concrete reinforcing steel (rebar) products can now be specified under one ASTM standard.

Rockwell Automation Introduces MobileView Tethered Operator Interface for On-the-Go HMI Access

17 June 2015 - Rockwell Automation has introduced its new Allen Bradley MobileView tethered operator interface.

American Metal Market Announces 2015 Award Winners for Steel Excellence

17 June 2015 - Winners of the sixth annual American Metal Market Awards for Steel Excellence were announced 9 June 2015 at the annual Steel Awards Dinner held in conjunction with the Steel Success Strategies XXX conference.

Qingdao Iron and Steel Orders SBQ Rolling Mill From SMS Group

17 June 2015 - Qingdao Iron and Steel, based in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, has placed an order with SMS group to supply an SBQ (Special Bar Quality) rolling mill.

Primetals Technologies Modernizes Wire-Rod Mill in Turkey for Kroman

17 June 2015 - Turkish steel producer Kroman Çelìk Sanayìì A.Ş. has contracted with Primetals Technologies to apply advanced technology to a wire rod outlet built in 2008 to expand its product line with high carbon wire rod.

LanzaTech Announces Appointment of Executive Vice President, Strategy, Finance and Operations

16 June 2015 - LanzaTech, the carbon recycling company, announced the appointment of Jean Paul Michel, formerly Global Chief Operating Officer and Group Head of Operations at OSRAM, as Executive Vice President, Strategy, Finance and Operations.

Market Debut: Truly Green Diode Laser for Projections in Harsh Environments

16 June 2015 - The laser specialists LAP from Lüneburg have developed a truly green diode laser which can withstand even the most harsh industry conditions – the first of its kind.

New Heat Treatment Concept for Deutsche Edelstahlwerke From SMS Group

16 June 2015 - Deutsche Edelstahlwerke GmbH has placed an order with SMS group for a heat treatment line for its Witten site, Germany.