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Siemens to Modernize Pickling Line for ArcelorMittal Asturias in Spain

03 November 2014 - Spanish steel producer ArcelorMittal Asturias has awarded Siemens Metals Technologies an order to completely modernize the pickling line at its Avilés plant.

U. S. Steel Elects Two New Members to Board of Directors

03 November 2014 - United States Steel Corporation announced that Patricia Diaz Dennis and Robert J. Stevens have been elected to the company's board of directors effective 1 January 2015 to serve as directors until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which is expected to be held on 28 April 2015.

SteelBenchmarker: HRB Price Fall Arrested

03 November 2014 - In its 206th report, the SteelBenchmarker™ released 9 steel products and 3 USA scrap prices. Of these, here are four benchmark prices for hot-rolled band for 27 October 2014:

Oerlikon Leybold to Deliver Record-Sized Vacuum System for Siemens VAI for AHMSA Degassing Plant

31 October 2014 - Siemens Metals Technologies has ordered another mechanical vacuum system from Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum which will be used by end customer AHMSA in Mexico.

voestalpine Names New Head of Corporate Communications

31 October 2014 - From 1 January 2015, press spokesman Peter Felsbach will take over as head of corporate communications at the voestalpine Group.

Universal Stainless Has Positive Outlook for Its End Markets

31 October 2014 - Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc. provided a short term outlook as it posted solid third quarter results.

CMC Reports Quarterly Earnings, Sees Continued Market Growth

31 October 2014 - As it reported its earnings for the quarter ended 31 August 2014, Commercial Metals Co. said that, while macroeconomic and geopolitical concerns remain, all indications suggest continued market growth in fiscal 2015.

APEM Introduces FR Series Hall Effect Thumb Control

31 October 2014 - APEM Inc., a manufacturer of joysticks, trackballs and pushbutton switches, has introduced the new FR Series, a single axis three position Hall effect thumb control designed for material handling and construction applications requiring a reliable device for “change direction” and “gear switching” functions.

Sandvik Materials Technology to Divest Power Spring Business in U.S. and Mexico

31 October 2014 - Sandvik Materials Technology is divesting its power spring business in Scranton, U.S., and Nogales, Mexico, to Lesjöfors AB, a subsidiary of Beijer Alma.

GE Technology Increases Energy Efficiency for ArcelorMittal Bremen

30 October 2014 - In an effort to increase competitiveness, ArcelorMittal has chosen GE’s Power Conversion business to replace their existing DC drives control system with GE’s water-cooled Powersemi PW100 in an important upgrade of their Bremen hot rolling mill.

ArcelorMittal Moves to Ensure Continued North American Industry Leadership

30 October 2014 - ArcelorMittal has announced important organizational moves to enhance performance in North America, where operations represent one quarter of the company’s steel shipments and profits.

EUROFER Provides Update on Ambitious Climate Targets, Measures to Preserve Industrial Competitiveness

30 October 2014 - On 24 October 2014, the EU heads of state and government agreed on an ambitious European energy and climate policy framework for the period 2020 to 2030, including a CO2 emission reduction target of 43% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels for sectors covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).

Schnitzer Steel Reports Strong Quarterly Performance

30 October 2014 - Schnitzer Steel Industries said its fourth quarter improvement reflects its strong focus on executing productivity improvements and maximizing market opportunities in a still challenging environment.

TenarisUniversity Receives Steelie Award for Excellence in Education and Training

30 October 2014 - Tenaris received the Steelie award from the World Steel Association (worldsteel) for its “Excellence in education and training” for the second consecutive year.

TMW to Open Toll Processing Center at Big River Steel

29 October 2014 - The Material Works Ltd. (TMW) has committed to build an advanced flat rolled toll processing center adjacent to the new Big River Steel mill in Osceola, Ark.

U. S. Steel Reports Highest Segment Operating Results Since Q3 2008

29 October 2014 - While reporting its quarterly earnings results, U. S. Steel said progress on its Carnegie Way initiative has so far exceeded expectations in its multi-year journey.

Modernized Stainless Steel Continuous Caster from Siemens Goes On Stream at Posco

29 October 2014 - Siemens Metals Technologies has modernized and put into operation a single-strand continuous caster at Pohang Iron and Steel Co. Ltd. (Posco) in Pohang, Korea, for production of stainless steel slabs.

Alan Cramb to Become Next President of Illinois Institute of Technology

29 October 2014 - The Board of Trustees of Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) has unanimously elected Alan W. Cramb to be the ninth president of the university.

SunCoke Reports Strong Q3 Operational Results

29 October 2014 - As it reported its third quarter earnings results, SunCoke Energy said it believes it can continue to sustain solid performance in its coke and coal logistics segments.

Cliffs Reports Q3 Earnings, Outlook for Remainder of 2014

29 October 2014 - As it reported its third quarter earnings, Cliffs Natural Resources said it expects domestic steel production and the corresponding demand for steelmaking raw materials to be supported directly by construction activity, energy extraction and motor vehicle production in the near term.

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