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Vallourec Sees Early Results in Furnace Optimization Project

30 May 2019 - Pipe and tube maker Vallourec is collaborating with GE Digital on a project designed to reduce power-on times and variability and boost productivity of its Youngstown, Ohio, electric arc furnace.

Primetals Technologies Lands Order for Automated Tapping System

30 May 2019 - China’s Jiangsu Shagang Group Co. Ltd. has contracted Primetals Technologies to install a fully automated tapping system on two BOF converters at its Zhangjiagang steel works in the Jiangsu province.

SMS group Gets the Nod for Reheat Furnace Build

30 May 2019 - SMS group has landed an order to build a new reheat furnace for the NLMK DanSteel A/S plate mill in Denmark.

United Steelworkers Union Names New Leadership Team

29 May 2019 - The United Steelworkers union is changing up its leadership team as four of its principals, including union president Leo Gerard, plan to retire over the next two months. 

ArcelorMittal Announces New Production Cuts

29 May 2019 - The world’s largest steelmaker on Wednesday announced new production curtailments in Europe, citing weak demand and competition from imports. 

Early Interest in British Steel Buoys Hopes  

28 May 2019 - Potential buyers are kicking the tires on British Steel, giving some hope that the U.K. long products maker might be saved. 

Italian Long Products Maker Reveals Plans for New Rolling Mill  

28 May 2019 - Nucor Corp.’s Italian joint venture, Duferdofin-Nucor, will build an EUR150 million rolling mill in the province of Brescia, the company has announced. 

Danieli Lands U.S. Rail Mill Contract 

28 May 2019 - Danieli has been chosen to build EVRAZ North America’s planned rail rolling mill for its Pueblo, Colo., facility. 

AHMSA Signs Acceptance Certificate on New Vacuum Degasser

23 May 2019 - Primetals Technologies has received the final acceptance certificate on a twin RH vacuum degasser it built for Altos Hornos de Mexico S.A.B. de C.V., the company has announced.

voestalpine Metallurgy R&D Center to Focus on High-Performance Steels

23 May 2019 - voestalpine has opened an EUR18 million metallurgy research center that is focused on high-performance steels that are used in specialty rails, quality wire rod and extremely durable oil country tubular goods.

No Infrastructure Deal? No Surprise There.

23 May 2019 - President Trump’s meeting with Democratic leaders on Wednesday to discuss an infrastrucure plan ended in but a few minutes, and that’s not much of a surprise, reports Politico.

Paul Wurth Bags Order for Two Blast Furnaces

23 May 2019 - SMS group’s Paul Wurth subsidiary has won contracts to build replacement blast furnaces for Turkey’s Erdemir Group, the company said in an announcement.

British Steel Collapses Amid Brexit Uncertainty

22 May 2019 - The U.K.’s second-largest steel producer has been thrust into liquidation after it failed to secure a government lifeline.

Nucor Contracts Danieli for Water Treatment Systems  

22 May 2019 - Nucor Corp. has selected Danieli to provide the water treatment plants for its new micro-mills in Sedalia, Mo., and Frostproof, Fla., according to the equipment supplier.

Lifting Steel Tariffs Necessitates Continued Vigilance, SMA Says

20 May 2019 - The Steel Manufacturers Association hopes that the removal of the Section 232 tariffs on Canadian and Mexican steel will clear the way for a new North American free trade agreement, but said that close monitoring of steel imports is still needed.

Nucor Bar Mill to Upgrade Process Capability

20 May 2019 - Nucor Corp. on Monday revealed plans to equip its Darlington, S.C., bar and rod mill with a vacuum degassing system, allowing it to meet even higher quality specifications.

Three Steel Manufacturers Win GM Supplier Honors

20 May 2019 - AK Steel Corp., Nucor Corp. and China’s Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. have earned a high mark from one of their automotive customers.

It Took Three Years to Build Bethlehem Steel's Headquarters. It Was Demolished in Seconds.

20 May 2019 - Demolition crews brought down Bethlehem Steel’s iconic headquarters building on Sunday morning, leveling another vestige of the once dominant company.   

ArcelorMittal Allocates US$162 Million for Burns Harbor Improvements

15 May 2019 - ArcelorMittal will invest US$162 million in its integrated Burns Harbor facility in Indiana, reports The Times newspaper of northwest Indiana. 

U.S. Nears Resolution to 232 Tariff Dispute With Canada, Mexico

15 May 2019 - U.S. negotiators are coming close to an agreement with Mexico and Canada on the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs, according to reports. 

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