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Institute: Recent Trade Cases Could Have Broader Impacts on U.S. Economy

17 August 2015 - The American Institute for International Steel is weighing in with a few thoughts regarding the spate of trade cased filed by U.S. producers, saying the cases come with a few pitfalls that merit consideration.

With Contract Deadline Looming, Steelworkers Plan A Week of Rallies

17 August 2015 - Members of the United Steelworkers union are planning a week of rallies at U.S. Steel Corp. and ArcelorMittal facilities as it tries to negotiate a new labor deal with the companies by Sept. 1.

New U.S. OCTG Mill Begins Ramping Up Production

17 August 2015 - Seamless tubes have begun rolling off the line at Benteler Steel/Tube GmbH's new OCTG mill in Shreveport, La., USA, AMM reports.

Thai Rod Mill Awards Contract For Furnace Modifications

17 August 2015 - Primetals Technologies has won an order for electric arc furnace upgrades at a rod and wire mill in Thailand, the company has announced.

Allegheny Technologies To Lock Out Workers

14 August 2015 - Specialty steelmaker Allegheny Technologies Inc. has given notice that it will lock out 2,200 workers at its plants beginning 15 August, a move that was immediately blasted by the United Steelworkers union.

ArcelorMittal Finalizes South Carolina Rod Mill Closure

14 August 2015 - ArcelorMittal has formally closed its Georgetown, S.C., wire rod mill, bringing to a close 46 years of steel production at the site.

Devalued Yuan Leads China Steel Producers To Cut Prices

14 August 2015 - With China having devalued its currency earlier this week, steelmakers there are already moving to reduce export prices, according to a Reuters report.

Former ATI Executive Joins TimkenSteel Board

14 August 2015 - A retired executive has been elected as an independent director to TimkenSteel Corp.'s board, filling a newly added seat, the company has announced.

Joint Venture Awards Contract For New 240K-Ton Pipe Mill

14 August 2015 - SMS Group, in partnership with engineering and construction conglomerate Larsen & Toubro, have been awarded a contract to build a large-diameter pipe mill in the United Arab Emirates.

Exchange Rates Lift Gerdau Earnings Even As Shipments Decline

14 August 2015 - Brazilian steelmaker Gerdau SA recorded a 3-percent increase in net sales, even as shipments fell during the second quarter, the company said in its quarterly earnings statement.

Steel Fabricator AT&F Expands Through Acquisition

13 August 2015 - Cleveland-based AT&F has acquired a metal fabricator in Wisconsin, opening the door for an expansion into the Midwest, the company has announced.

Negotiations Between Allegheny Technologies, Steelworkers Break Down

13 August 2015 - Labor talks between the United Steelworkers union and specialty steelmaker Allegheny Technologies Inc. apparently have broken down, with the union having let a company-mandated deadline to accept the new contract lapse.

Report: Indian Steelmaker Bidding On U.S. Steel Canada

13 August 2015 - India's Essar Steel Holdings is looking to acquire U.S. Steel Canada's operations, which are under creditor protection, according to a report in The Hamilton Spectator newspaper.

Steel Market Development Institute Appoints New Board Chairman

13 August 2015 - A Nucor Corp. executive has been named as the Steel Market Development Institute's board chairman, the organization has announced.

Tata Steel's Profits Rise, But Market Remains Challenging

12 August 2015 - Tata Steel Ltd. saw its first-quarter profits in fiscal 2016 more than double to US$119 million on account of one-time gains, the company reported.

Dates Set For CRU North American Steel Conference

12 August 2015 - London-based market analyst and consultancy CRU has set its ninth annual North American Steel conference for 26 and 27 October in Chicago, Ill., the firm has announced.

POSCO Looks To Establish Indian Mill Through JV

12 August 2015 - Two steel manufacturers are proposing to build a US$3 billion integrated plant in India that might one day produce 3 million tonnes annually, The Times of India reports.

Danieli Revamps Rolling Stands At German Strip Mill

12 August 2015 - Danieli Transmissions has completed upgrades to a ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe mill in Germany, the company has announced.

U.S. Producers Seeking Trade Measures Against Hot Rolled Steel Imports

12 August 2015 - Six U.S. steelmakers have filed petitions for trade action against imports of hot rolled flat products, the producers have announced.

Outokumpu Receives Order For New Stainless Grade

11 August 2015 - A manufacturer has chosen an Outokumpu stainless steel as the backbone material for an order for 6,000 illuminated signs, the Finnish steelmaker has announced.

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