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Turkish Mills Remain Shut in Earthquake’s Aftermath

16 February 2023 - The devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have disrupted up to one-third of Turkey’s steel production, with mills closing as they look for workarounds to workforce and power problems, reports S&P Global Commodity Insights.

Ternium to Invest US$2.2 Billion in North American Slab Plant, DRI Furnace

16 February 2023 - Ternium announced Tuesday that it will invest US$2.2 billion in a North American electric arc furnace–based slab plant and direct reduction furnace.

GM Signs for U. S. Steel’s Sustainable Steel

16 February 2023 - United States Steel Corporation has signed an agreement to supply General Motors with verdeX, its branded line of sustainable steel, U. S. Steel announced Wednesday.

SSAB to Explore Sustainable Quicklime Use in Steel Production

16 February 2023 - SSAB, a Swedish technology company and a limestone producer will conduct preliminary research on incorporating sustainably produced quicklime into SSAB's steelmaking process.

Heraeus Acquires Steel Plant AI Specialist

16 February 2023 - Molten metal sensors and measurement specialist Heraeus Electro-Nite has acquired a majority position in German startup Smart Steel Technologies (SST).

YK Steel Turns to SMS group for Rebar Mill

13 February 2023 - South Korean steelmaker YK Steel has awarded a contract for a complete rebar mini-mill to SMS group.

Swiss Steel Group Introduces New Thermomechanically Rolled Steel

13 February 2023 - Swiss Steel Group has developed a high-strength steel that reportedly can be made without the need for expensive alloys and supplementary heat treatment.

Primetals Technologies Receives Order for Converter Reline Machine

13 February 2023 - Germany’s Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM) has ordered an LD converter relining machine from Primetals Technologies, according to the equipment manufacturer.

Steel Dynamics Executive Named Chief Operating Officer

09 February 2023 - Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) veteran and AIST board member Barry T. Schneider has been promoted to president and chief operating officer, the company announced on Thursday.

Tubemaker to Set Up Plant in Tennessee

09 February 2023 - Portugal’s MSS Steel Tubes SA has chosen Memphis, Tenn., as the home of its first U.S. plant, according to the Greater Memphis Chamber.

Acquisition Expands Spraying Systems Offerings

09 February 2023 - U.S.-based industrial spray nozzle maker Spraying Systems Co. has acquired Cloud Co., a manufacturer of rotating, fluid-driven, spray-washing devices for cleaning tank interiors.

Ferro-Silicomanganese Producer Secures Long-Term Supply Agreement

08 February 2023 - West Virginia-based ferro-silicomanganese producer Felman Production has signed a five-year agreement with a major American steel producer to supply ferro-silicomanganese.

Highbar Looking to Vault Into Steelmaking With Not One, Not Two, But Three Mills

08 February 2023 - Highbar LLC, the Dave Stickler-led rebar-making startup that is planning a mill in Arkansas and has a second on the drawing board, apparently has a third facility in the pipeline.

Germany’s Deurotech Expands Offerings Through Oschatz Acquisition

08 February 2023 - Germany’s Deurotech Group has acquired waste heat boiler and waste gas cooling systems specialist Oschatz Energy and Environmental GmbH and renamed the business Oschatz Power.

JFE Steel Plans Even Bigger Expansion of NGO Sheet Capacity

07 February 2023 - JFE Steel Corp. is doubling down on an expansion of its electrical steel sheet capacity, announcing Monday that it will invest an additional JPY50 billion (US$381.2 million) in a project already underway.

Primetals Technologies Completes Automation Upgrades at Chinese Plant

07 February 2023 - Primetals Technologies has wrapped up an extensive automation and process optimization project for a Taiyuan Iron and Steel Group Co. (TISCO) plant in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China, the company has said.

Danieli Wins Contract for South African Hot-Rolled Mill

07 February 2023 - Danieli has been contracted to build a complete, narrow- and medium-width hot-strip plant for South Africa’s Scaw Metals, the company has announced.

U. S. Steel Restarts Idled Mon Valley Works BF

06 February 2023 - Increasing demand has prompted United States Steel Corporation to restart the No. 3 blast furnace at its Mon Valley Works in Pennsylvania.

BENTELER Halts North American Tube Mill Sale

06 February 2023 - BENTELER Group has called off the sale of its Shreveport, La., USA, tube plant to Tenaris, citing strategic and economic reasons.

Timken Acquires American Roller Bearing

02 February 2023 - Bearings maker The Timken Co. has acquired the assets of American Roller Bearing Co. (ARB) for an undisclosed amount, the company has announced.

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