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U.S. Steel Industry Seeks Speedy Ratification of New NAFTA Agreement

11 December 2019 - American steelmakers are calling for Congress to quickly ratify the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement now that House Democrats and the Trump Administration have reached a deal.

Section 232 Tariffs on Argentinian, Brazilian Steel Uncertain

11 December 2019 - Although President Donald Trump last week tweeted that he would apply the Section 232 steel tariffs to Argentina and Brazil, such an action is only under consideration, a top White House official said Tuesday, according to reports.

Italian Plant Receives Danieli Bar Finishing Line

11 December 2019 - Italian engineered bar maker Acciaierie Venete has commissioned a patented finishing mill from Danieli, the equipment supplier has said.

Paul Wurth Lands Order for Coke Battery Equipment

11 December 2019 - SMS group’s Paul Wurth subsidiary has been contracted to supply the pressure control system for two new coke oven batteries in China.

Samuel Associated Tube Group to Build US$29 Million Facility in Alabama

10 December 2019 - Samuel Associated Tube Group will be constructing a US$29 million production facility near Birmingham, Ala., USA, the company announced last week.

Harsco Environmental Seeking Certification for Sustainability

10 December 2019 - Harsco Environmental has joined ArcelorMittal in obtaining the ResponsibleSteel™ certification.

thyssenkrupp Shakes Up Executive Board With New Appointments

09 December 2019 - In a press release last week, thysskenkrupp Materials Services announced two significant changes to its executive board.

Liberty Steel Announces Two Senior Appointments in Its European Business Unit

09 December 2019 - Pascal Genest was appointed chief executive of Liberty Ostrava, part of GFG Alliance’s Liberty Steel Continental Europe, the company has announced.

Gerdau Partners With SKF for Maintenance Services

06 December 2019 - Gerdau SA has signed a fee-based agreement with bearings and seals maker SKF for parts and remote maintenance services at two of its mills.

Hot Metal Production Resuming at Indiana Steel Works Following Flood

06 December 2019 - United States Steel Corporation has restarted two of its Gary, Ind., USA, blast furnaces after a flood knocked them off-line last week, reports commodities news and pricing service S&P Global Platts.

Carpenter Technology Cuts the Ribbon on Additive Manufacturing Center

06 December 2019 - Specialty alloys producer Carpenter Technology Corp. has opened a US$40 million, 500,000-square-foot additive manufacturing facility in Alabama, the company has announced.

SSAB Begins Cooling Line Ramp-Up

05 December 2019 - SSAB has started up an accelerated cooling system at its Mobile, Ala., plate and coil mill, according to SSAB Americas head Chuck Schmitt.

Vale to Exit Brazilian Joint Ventures

05 December 2019 - Iron ore producer Vale plans to withdraw from its steel plant joint ventures in Brazil, choosing instead to focus on its mining operations, reports news and commodities pricing service S&P Global Platts.

Big River’s Texas Expansion Team Hires Economic Development Executive

05 December 2019 - The group that is exploring Big River Steel’s potential second mill has hired a former local government official and Congressional aide to assist in the effort.

SMS-Built Crimping Press Enters Service

05 December 2019 - voestalpine Tubulars has started up a new three-die crimping press on its cross piercing elongating line in Austria, according to machine builder SMS group.

Cleveland-Cliffs to Acquire AK Steel

03 December 2019 - Iron ore miner Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is moving to vertically integrate and enter the steelmaking business, reaching a deal to acquire AK Steel Corp. for approximately US$1.1 billion in stock.

INTECO Bags Order for Nucor Vacuum Degasser

02 December 2019 - Austrian melting and casting specialist INTECO has won a contract to install a new vacuum degasser at a Nucor Corp. bar mill.

Trump Promises Section 232 Tariff on Brazilian, Argentinian Steel

02 December 2019 - Accusing Brazil and Argentina of currency manipulation, President Donald Trump on Monday said he would reinstate Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum from those countries, according to reports.

Gerdau Acquires Brazilian Mill

02 December 2019 - Gerdau S.A. has further expanded its reach in Brazil with the purchase a majority stake in Siderurgica Latino Americana S.A. (SILAT), the steelmaker announced last week.

Spooled Coil Production Begins at SDI Plant

02 December 2019 - A new billet welder and bar spooling line have entered service at Steel Dynamics Inc.’s Columbia City, Ind., USA, mill and are producing spooled coils of up to 5 tons in endless mode.

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