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Outotec Updates Long-Term Financial Targets, Existing 2020 Sustainability Targets

05 December 2014 - Outotec's Board of Directors has revised the company's long-term financial targets to better reflect the current market environment.

AK Steel Completes Ashland BF Hearth Reline, Resumes Full Production

04 December 2014 - The reline of AK Steel’s blast furnace hearth at its Ashland, Ky., Works was successful and the blast furnace has returned to full production following an approximate four-week planned outage for maintenance work.

India’s Largest Blast Furnace Blown-In at SAIL Plant in Burnpur

04 December 2014 - The largest blast furnace in India was blown-in at SAIL’s IISCO Steel Plant on 30 November 2014 in Burnpur, India.

Novolipetsk Improves Efficiency of Transportation Infrastructure Management System

04 December 2014 - NLMK Group has completed the first stage of its program to automate and transition its railway transport management and control system at the Lipetsk production site to modern highly reliable digital technologies.

ArcelorMittal Exec: Must Consciously Support Innovation, the “Lifeblood of European Manufacturing”

04 December 2014 - Speaking at a Financial Times summit on the future of European manufacturing, Robrecht Himpe, chief technology officer at ArcelorMittal, outlined what it will take to ensure a healthy future for the sector: “Our three main ingredients for a successful European manufacturing sector are innovation, competitiveness and working towards a lower carbon economy,” he said.

Superior Tube Receives DDTC Registration

04 December 2014 - Superior Tube, a global leader in the manufacture of small diameter precision tubing for the aerospace, nuclear, medical, and oil and gas industries, announced the extension of its registration with the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) as a manufacturer of defense-related articles for another year.

Severstal Completes Converter Upgrade, Environmental Improvement Program

04 December 2014 - The Cherepovets Steel Mill, one of the world’s largest integrated steel mills and part of the Russian Steel division of Severstal, has completed a maintenance project to upgrade its No. 1 Converter.

CMC to Relocate, Expand Virginia Operations

03 December 2014 - Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that Commercial Metals Company will invest US$12 million to relocate and expand its manufacturing operation in King George County, Va.

ASSE and Cintas Launch 2nd Annual Safety Innovation Award

03 December 2014 - The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and Cintas Corporation, a leader in first-aid and safety programs, announced that nominations for the 2015 Award for Innovation in Occupational Safety Management are now open.

IREPAS Releases Latest Short Range Outlook for Global Long Products Market

03 December 2014 - The global long steel products market is still showing a high degree of competition, IREPAS said in its Short Range Outlook for November 2014. Demand is strong in North America, the Persian Gulf region and the Southeast Asian market, however, other markets like the EU and South America are still showing some weakness.

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction Urges Strong Action from Government on Buy America on Canadian Soil

03 December 2014 - The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC), as the voice of the Canadian steel industry, is gravely concerned about the growing impact of protectionist legislation such as Buy America/Buy American that has for years prevented Canadian firms from competing on public infrastructure projects in the U.S., and is now extending its reach onto Canadian soil with the recently announced redevelopment project for the Prince Rupert Ferry Terminal in British Columbia.

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. Acquires Fox Metals and Alloys

03 December 2014 - Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. has acquired all of the capital stock of Fox Metals and Alloys Inc., a steel distributor specializing in alloy, carbon and stainless steel bar and plate products, primarily servicing OEMs and machine shops who manufacture or support the manufacturing of equipment for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries.

AIIS: October U.S. Steel Imports Rose Sharply

03 December 2014 - U.S. steel imports rose sharply in October 2014, driven by increases from Brazil, South Korea, and Turkey, according to analysis from the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

AISI Tells EPA Power Plant Proposal Could Increase Electricity Costs for Steelmakers

02 December 2014 - The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed power plan could raise electricity costs, damage competitiveness and hurt American steel jobs, says the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), the trade association representing three-quarters of steel capacity in North America.

California Steel Industries Commissions Pipe Welding Line from SMS Meer

02 December 2014 - CSI Tubular Products Inc. (CSITP), a wholly-owned subsidiary of California Steel Industries Inc. (CSI), based in Fontana, Calif., U.S.A., has successfully commissioned an electrical resistance welding (ERW) line for up to 24-inch diameter pipes supplied by SMS Meer.

Essar Steel Commissions 6 MTPA Integrated Pellet Complex in India

02 December 2014 - Essar Steel announced the commissioning of an integrated Pellet Complex in State of Odisha, India, comprised of an iron ore beneficiation facility at Dabuna (Keonjhar), 6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) Pellet plant at Paradeep (Jagatsinghpur) and 253 kms long slurry pipe line with 12 MTPA carrying capacity connecting the beneficiation facility and pellet plant.

Preliminary U.S. Steel Imports Rose 13% in October

02 December 2014 - Based on preliminary U.S. Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 4,398,000 tons of steel in October, including 3,396,000 tons (tons) of finished steel (up 12.8% and 14.9%, respectively, vs. September final data).

Danieli to Supply New Seamless Pipe Complex for OMK Trubodetal

02 December 2014 - Russia’s largest pipe fitting producer, Trubodetal, a subsidiary of United Metallurgical Company (OMK), has placed an order to establish an integrated pipe complex with Italian plant manufacturer Danieli for a new 9 5/8” seamless tube plant.

New Video Campaign Highlights Positive Contribution of Global Steel Industry

01 December 2014 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has launched a video campaign highlighting the global contribution of the steel industry. The video brings to life the environmental benefits of steel, the extensive use of the material in our daily lives, the modern transformation of the industry, and the diverse job opportunities available.

AWMI Meets in Savannah for Annual Leadership Conference

01 December 2014 - The annual conference of the Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI) was held 13–15 November 2014 in Savannah, Ga. The meeting provides an array of opportunities for members and conference attendees to touch upon each of AWMI’s cornerstones — educate, grow, network and mentor — by hearing from industry leaders, learning about the latest issues shaping the metals business, interacting with peers and exchanging ideas.

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