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Tenova Marks 10 Years of Innovation, Launches New Website
03 March 2017 - Metals and mining technology supplier Tenova has launched a new website as it celebrates the 10th anniversary of its formation.
Nucor Adds to Steel Fabrication Business in Canada
02 March 2017 - Nucor Corp. has acquired the assets of Omega Joist, a Canadian manufacturer of open-web steel joists, for an undisclosed amount.
Completed Acquisition Expands Synalloy Subsidiary's Capacity, Capabilities
02 March 2017 - Synalloy Corp. subsidiary Bristol Metals has closed on its US$14.95 million acquisition of Marcegaglia USA’s pipe and tube operation in Pittsburgh, Pa., USA. The completed merger forms North America’s largest domestic producer of welded stainless pipe and mechanical tube, the company announced on Wednesday.
Steelworkers Refuse Mediation in Labor Discussions with Essar Algoma
02 March 2017 - A court-appointed mediator has scheduled mediation sessions among the United Steelworkers union, Essar Steel Algoma and the lenders looking to acquire the Canadian steelmaker.
Conveyor Roller Manufacturer Sold to Canada's Metal 7
02 March 2017 - Enduride, a Canadian manufacturer of conveyor rollers and idlers, has been acquired for an undisclosed amount, according to an announcement.
Open for Business: Executives Cut the Ribbon on America's Newest Steel Mill
01 March 2017 - To measure the significance of Big River Steel’s newly opened mill in Arkansas, you could weigh its current annual capacity, about 1.65 million tons. Or, you could count the money that has been invested in the facility, about US$1.3 billion.
U. S. Steel Names New President
01 March 2017 - United States Steel Corp. has named executive vice president and chief financial officer David B. Burritt as president and chief operating officer, the steelmaker has announced.
Essar Algoma CEO Expects Company to Exit Creditor Protection by Spring
28 February 2017 - Essar Steel Algoma president and chief executive Kalyan Ghosh said he believes his company will exit creditor protection by the end of March, just as its debtor-in-possession financing expires.
Australian Labor Union Seeks Tariffs on Chinese Steel
27 February 2017 - Saying that dumped steel from China has cost Australian steelmakers AU$200 million over the past 12 to 18 months, Australia’s largest labor union is preparing to file a complaint with the federal government.
Danieli Corus Ships First Hydraulic Gearbox for Blast Furnace Top-Charging Systems
27 February 2017 - Danieli Corus and Danieli Centro Metallics have shipped their first DANCU gearbox to a Ukrainian steel mill that is replacing its top-charging system.
Swedish Government Allocates Funding to Carbon-Free Steelmaking Research
27 February 2017 - The Swedish Energy Agency has agreed to contribute an additional SEK56 million toward a four-year research initiative that will explore hydrogen’s potential as a carbon-free steelmaking input.
ArcelorMittal May Make Power, Not Steel, at New Site
27 February 2017 - ArcelorMittal is thinking about scrapping plans for a 6 million metric ton steel plant and building a 600 MW solar farm, reports The (India) Economic Times.
Taylor-Winfield Names New Vice President
24 February 2017 - Ohio-based Taylor-Winfield Technologies. Inc. has promoted Richard A. Gunter to vice president of operations, the company has announced.
Tubemaker Puts ERW Mill on Order
24 February 2017 - Danieli W+K has won an order for a new ERW pipe mill from Bulgarian cold -rolled coil and tube maker Silva Mash, the mill supplier has announced.
New Rotary Discharge Machine Put Into Service at Australian Steelworks
24 February 2017 - AUMUND Fördertechnik GmbH has built and installed a new rotary discharge machine serving the coke handling system at BlueScope Steel Ltd.’s Port Kembla Works in New South Wales, Australia.
Two Steelmakers Merge Brazilian Long Products Operations
24 February 2017 - ArcelorMittal Brazil is acquiring Latin American producer Votorantim SA’s Brazilian long steel business, according to announcements from the companies.
Acquisition Extends Zekelman Industries' Reach in Hollow Structural Sections Market
23 February 2017 - Pipe and tube producer Zekelman Industries has acquired Alabama, USA-based American Tube Manufacturing Inc. for an undisclosed amount, Zekelman Industries has announced.
Canadian Ore Producer Set to Begin Work on New Mine
23 February 2017 - Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore Company of Canada will invest CA$79 million to open a new open-pit mine in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Its New Steel Works Now Open, an Open-Die Forger Sets a Casting Record
23 February 2017 - South Korea’s TAEWOONG Co. Ltd. has set a new steelmaking record, becoming the first to successfully produce 1,000 mm blooms on a curved continuous caster, according to an announcement.
HarbisonWalker International Plans New Refractories Plant
22 February 2017 - Refractories manufacturer HarbisonWalker International plans to build a US$30 million monolithic refractories plant in the Ohio River Valley, the company has announced.
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