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AIST's Steel News provides the steel community with technological and innovative news on the people, producers and suppliers in the North American and international steel communities.
Lab Equipment Maker Expands Product Portfolio Through U.S., Japan Acquisition
04 June 2019 - Laboratory and analytical instruments manufacturer Verder Group is expanding its product portfolio in particle and surface analysis equipment, acquiring Microtrac Inc. and MicrotracBEL from Nikkiso Co. Ltd.
UAW OKs Labor Agreement With AK Steel
04 June 2019 - Union workers at AK Steel Corp.’s Zanesville, Ohio, mill have ratified a three-year labor agreement with the company.
Fives Lands Order for Precision Cold Mill
04 June 2019 - China’s Ningbo Baoxin Stainless Steel Co. Ltd. has ordered a new precision cold mill from Fives, the equipment supplier reports.
Furnace Services Provider Opens New Tech Center
30 May 2019 - AMI Automation, a provider of meltshop optimization solutions, has opened a new tech center that serves customers who subscribe to certain service packages, the company has said.
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.
