28 November 2014 - The board of directors of Kennametal Inc. announced the appointment of Donald (Don) A. Nolan as the company's president, chief executive officer and member of the board of directors, while electing William R. Newlin, lead director, to serve as chairman of the board, both effective 17 November 2014, facilitating a clear-cut, transparent transition of immediate effect. As previously announced, Carlos Cardoso's retirement is effective 31 December 2014.

Timken Adds to Its Bearing Portfolio with Acquisition of Revolvo

28 November 2014 - The Timken Company announced it has reached agreement with ERIKS NV to acquire the assets of Revolvo Ltd., a specialty bearing company based in Dudley, U.K.

Siemens Presents Industry-Specific Motors for Steel Plants

27 November 2014 - Siemens has developed industry-specific motors for steel plants on the basis of the Simotics 1LE1 motor platform.

The Timken Co. Names New Director

27 November 2014 - The Timken Company's board of directors has elected Maria A. Crowe a director of the company for a term that expires at its May 2015 annual meeting. The election brings The Timken Company board to 11 directors.

Abakan Secures Strategic Investment from Global Wear-Resistant Clad Plate Manufacturer

26 November 2014 - Abakan Inc. has secured a US$3 million strategic investment from the world’s largest wear-resistant clad plate manufacturer, UP Scientech Materials Corp.

Consortium Receives German Future Award for “Horizontal Strip Casting of Steel” Project

26 November 2014 - German Federal President Joachim Gauck presented the “German Future Award – Federal President’s Award for Technology and Innovation” in Berlin on 19 November 2014. The project partners are Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, SMS Siemag AG, and the Technical University of Clausthal.

Systems Contracting Named a Top Specialty Contractor

25 November 2014 - Systems Contracting Corporation, a contractor serving the industrial, municipal and commercial construction markets, has been named one of the Top 600 Specialty Contractors nationwide in an annual ranking report released by Engineering News-Record (ENR), a leading U.S. construction/engineering industry publication.

Saldotecnica Americas: MCE External-Mix Cutting Tips for Continuous Casters Cut Cleaner, Save Gases, Extend Duty Cycle

21 November 2014 - Operators of continuous casters who have installed MCE external-mix cutting tips from Saldotecnica Americas have seen significant quality and efficiency improvements, along with lower costs, the company reports.

Asil Çelik Orders Turkey’s First 3-Roll RSB from FRIEDRICH KOCKS

21 November 2014 - ASIL ÇELIK, headquartered in Orhangazi county, in the Turkish province of Bursa, has decided to modernize its medium section mill with a major revamp. An order was placed with an international consortium made up of: DANIELI (Italy), FEMATEK (Turkey), and FRIEDRICH KOCKS (Germany).

Bradbury Announces People on the Move

20 November 2014 - The Bradbury Co. Inc. announced several promotions.

Lee Steel Installs Red Bud EPS® Coil Line

19 November 2014 - Lee Steel Corp. of Novi, Mich., recently installed a Red Bud Industries’ EPS (Eco Pickled Surface) coil line. The new line is capable of removing scale from HRS material up to .375” at 72” wide and coil weights up to 70,000 lbs.

ANDRITZ Acquires Herr-Voss Stamco

18 November 2014 - International technology Group ANDRITZ has acquired Herr-Voss Stamco Inc., headquartered in Callery, Pa., USA, and is thus enlarging its service and product offerings for North American customers in the metals sector.

SMS Group to Build Big River Steel's Eco-Friendly Mill

18 November 2014 - The official ceremony marking the start of Big River Steel’s greenfield steel project on the Mississippi River in Mississippi County, Ark., U.S.A., took place on 22 September 2014.

Deutsche Edelstahlwerke Orders LiquiRob Casting Platform Robot from Siemens

17 November 2014 - Deutsche Edelstahlwerke GmbH has given Siemens Metals Technologies an order to supply a LiquiRob casting platform robot for its Siegen, Germany, plant.

SMS Siemag to Supply Submerged Arc Furnace to CBMM

17 November 2014 - CBMM (Companhia Brasileira de Metalurgia e Mineração) of Brazil placed an order with SMS Siemag for the supply of a submerged arc furnace (SAF).

Konecranes Safety Training Addresses Revised ASME Requirements for Overhead Cranes

14 November 2014 - Overhead crane manufacturer Konecranes upholds its position as a global leader by promoting occupational health and safety excellence, both in the advanced design of its equipment and by providing the crane safety training its customers need.

Praxair Names New Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

14 November 2014 - Praxair Inc. announced that senior vice president, general counsel & corporate secretary, Jim Breedlove, will retire on 27 February 2015, after 10 years of service with Praxair.

Fives and CEA Tech Planning Plant of the Future

14 November 2014 - Fives recently signed a framework agreement with CEA Tech.

CAN-ENG Furnaces Contracted to Build Four Rotary Hearth and Tempering Furnace Systems

13 November 2014 - CAN-ENG Furnaces International Limited has received an order from a large international mining and materials supplier with locations spread throughout North and South America and East Asia.

ANDRITZ Receives Order for Second Expansion of Stainless Cold Rolling Mill in Taiwan

12 November 2014 - International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from Walsin Lihwa to supply a stretch-bend-leveling line, a rolling mill, and a regeneration plant for the stainless steel cold rolling mill in Taichung, Taiwan. Start-up is scheduled for the third quarter of 2016.

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