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Metalloinvest Announces Operational Results for Q4 and FY 2014

29 January 2015 - Metalloinvest, a global iron ore and HBI producer and a Russian steel producer, announced its operational results for the fourth quarter and full year 2014.

U. S. Steel Reports Highest Full-Year Net Income Since 2008

28 January 2015 - United States Steel Corporation reported its highest full-year net income since 2008 as the Carnegie Way delivered more earnings power.

Universal Stainless Posts Solid Fourth Quarter 2014 Results

28 January 2015 - Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. reported that net sales for the fourth quarter of 2014 were US$53.0 million, which is 31% higher than the fourth quarter of 2013, and is in line with third quarter 2014 net sales of US$53.6 million.

Metalloinvest Implements Climate Action International Program

28 January 2015 - Metalloinvest has received a certificate for its participation in the Climate Action international programme.

SSAB’s Chairman of the Board to Leave His Assignment in 2015

28 January 2015 - SSAB’s chairman of the Board, Sverker Martin-Löf, has informed the company's principal owner, Industrivärden, that he is not available for re-election at the annual general meeting during the spring 2015 in the listed companies, where he currently holds board assignment.

Nucor Reports 46% Increase in Earnings in 2014

27 January 2015 - Nucor Corporation announced consolidated net earnings of US$713.9 million, or US$2.22 per diluted share, for the full year 2014, an improvement of 46% compared with consolidated net earnings of US$488.0 million, or US$1.52 per diluted share, for the full year 2013.

U. S. Steel to Adjust Production in Alabama and Texas

27 January 2015 - United States Steel Corporation will temporarily adjust operations at Lone Star Tubular Operations in Lone Star, Texas, and Fairfield Tubular Operations in Fairfield, Ala.

AK Steel Posts Loss for 2014 Despite Profitable Q4

27 January 2015 - AK Steel reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2014.

MSCI: December Service Center Shipments Higher Y-o-Y

27 January 2015 - U.S. service center shipments of both steel and aluminum were higher in December 2014 than in the prior year, the Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI) reports.

voestalpine Securing Railway Infrastructure Orders Worldwide

27 January 2015 - Buoyed by the current global revival of the railway sector, the voestalpine Group’s Metal Engineering Division, which covers the railway infrastructure sector, is consistently winning major international orders.

EVRAZ Supplies First-Ever 100-Meter Rails for Metro System

26 January 2015 - EVRAZ delivered the first batch of 100-meter head-hardened R65 rails for the Moscow metro.

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA Expands Blanking Operations in Mexico

26 January 2015 - ThyssenKrupp Materials de Mexico S.A. de C.V., a unit of ThyssenKrupp Materials NA Inc. (TKMNA) is expanding its current blanking operations in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico with a US$20 million investment that will add nearly 55,000 square feet (5,100 square meters) and a new, state-of-the-art aluminum and carbon steel blanking line.

Canadian Steel industry Applauds Gov’t Order to Prevent Buy America on Canadian Soil

26 January 2015 - The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC), the voice of the Canadian Steel industry, is applauding the federal government's efforts to fight Buy America on Canadian soil, and congratulates Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, for his leadership in championing Canadian sovereignty, jobs and the Canadian steel manufacturing sector.

Severstal Reports Q4 and FY 2014 Operational Results

26 January 2015 - PAO Severstal announced its operational results for the fourth quarter and full year 2014.

EVRAZ Completes Certification of Unique Low Temperature-Resistant Rails

26 January 2015 - EVRAZ ZSMK has completed certification of low temperature-resistant HH350 rail, receiving the relevant certificate from The Federal Railways Certification Register.

Nucor Steel Texas Implements Quad Infotech's Manufacturing Intelligence Application

23 January 2015 - Nucor Steel Texas has implemented Quad Infotech's Manufacturing Intelligence (MI) application at its Jewett, Texas, plant.

Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum Celebrates a Decade of Technology in India

23 January 2015 - Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum recently celebrated its Indian subsidiary’s completion of a decade in business.

Linde Upgrading Two Air Separation Units

23 January 2015 - Linde North America has begun the process for a major overhaul of two of its air separation units (ASUs) after renewing long-term contracts with two of its major tonnage customers.

Tata Steel Europe Begins Operating Europe’s Most Powerful Decoiler

23 January 2015 - Tata Steel has commissioned a new £11 million heavy-gauge decoiler in Llanwern, South Wales, capable of supplying manufacturers with stronger steel to improve their own products.

World Crude Steel Output Rose by 1.2% in 2014

22 January 2015 - World crude steel production reached 1,662 million tonnes (Mt) for the year 2014, up by 1.2% compared to 2013.

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