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Steel Dynamics Expands Structurals Business Through Acquisition
15 September 2015 - Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) is acquiring three steel decking production facilities for US$45 million, allowing it to add to its product offerings and to expand its reach into the southwestern and western U.S. markets, the company has announced.
EVRAZ North America Names New CFO
15 September 2015 - A financial executive at a fertilizer and seed producer has been named the CFO for EVRAZ North America, the company has announced.
To Protect Domestic Producers, India Imposes Hefty Duty on Hot Rolled Imports
14 September 2015 - The Indian government has imposed a temporary 20-percent duty on certain imported steel products, according to Reuters.
ArcelorMittal Fulfills Order for New Grade of Sheet Piling
14 September 2015 - ArcelorMittal has delivered 3,200 metric tons of a new steel to a Scottish seaport project, its largest shipment yet, the company has announced.
China Records August Increase in Crude Steel Output
14 September 2015 - Despite government-mandated mill shutdowns, China’s crude steel production grew in August, rising 1.7 percent from the previous month, reports BloombergBusiness.
Steelworkers' Latest Contract Proposals Find No Footing
14 September 2015 - ArcelorMittal negotiators walked away from the bargaining table on 11 September, and representatives of the United Steelworkers union are returning home to discuss the situation with the rank-and-file.
Steelworkers, Iron Ore Producer Enter Contract Negotiations
14 September 2015 - Coal and iron ore producer Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. has opened contract negotiations with the United Steelworkers union.
Process Pipe Fabricator Wins Order In Support of Pulp Mill Expansion
11 September 2015 - The process pipe fabrication shop at Finland's Caverion Group has won an order for 350 metric tons of stainless steel piping, part of a EUR530 million upgrade to a pulp mill, the company has announced.
Steelworkers Moving to Block U. S. Steel Production Change
11 September 2015 - The United Steelworkers union said it will try to prevent United States Steel Corporation from shifting some production from its Canadian operations to its American mills.
Service Center Expands Capabilities With New Plate Processing System
11 September 2015 - Alaska's largest steel service center and processor has acquired a new plate cutting system, allowing it to keep in-house projects that it otherwise would have had to outsource to the lower 48 states.
AK Steel: U.S. ITC Decision an “Important First Step” in Cold Rolled Trade Case
11 September 2015 - AK Steel Corp. said it applauds the U.S. International Trade Commission for agreeing to pursue an investigation into cold-rolled steel imports.
Primetals Technologies Opens New U.S. Headquarters
11 September 2015 - Primetals Technologies USA LLC cut the ribbon on its new headquarters in Alpharetta, Ga., on 11 September and has plans to expand.
U.S. Trade Commission Proceeding With Import Investigation Into Cold Rolled Flat Products
10 September 2015 - The U.S. International Trade Commission has agreed to proceed with a trade investigation into cold rolled flat products from seven countries, including China, concluding that there is a reasonable indication of harm to domestic producers.
Steel Import Duty Could Cost India Jobs, Says Export Council
10 September 2015 - India’s Engineering Export Promotion Council is opposing a recommendation that the country put a 20-percent safeguard duty on certain steel imports, arguing that it would come at the expense of small and mid-sized exporters.
Tata Steel Reaches Milestone In Development Of New Steel Works
10 September 2015 - Tata Steel has reached a milestone in the development of its Kalinganagar steel works – the coke ovens have been placed into the production.
Nucor Builds On Relationship With Software Developer
10 September 2015 - Nucor Corp. has renewed an agreement with a computer modeling software firm and plans to expand the use of the firm’s products within its ranks.
Indian Trade Official Recomends 20 Percent Duty on Certain Steel Imports
09 September 2015 - India’s Director General of Safeguards is recommending that the country impose a temporary 20-percent safeguard duty on imports of certain flat products, including hot rolled coil.
Italian Mill Retains Harsco As Principal On-Site Contractor
09 September 2015 - A ThyssenKrupp stainless steel works has renewed a service contract with Harsco Metals & Minerals, Harsco has announced.
Gas Driller Successfully Employs New U. S. Steel OCTG Connection
09 September 2015 - U. S. Steel Tubular Products’ new casing connection has been successfully used in a southwestern Pennsylvania shale-gas well, the company has announced.
Material Handling Equipment Commissioned at New Vietnamese Steel Works
08 September 2015 - Germany’s SCHADE Lagertechnik is delivering bulk material handling equipment to Formosa Plastic Group’s Ha Tinh steel and power complex in Vietnam, SCHADE has announced.