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Munroe Adds Oxygen Lances to Product Line

08 October 2014 - Munroe Inc. has added oxygen lances to its line of products and has already manufactured and shipped its first lance order to a major Michigan steel manufacturer.

Universal Stainless to Ring Nasdaq Closing Bell to Mark 20th Anniversary

08 October 2014 - Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc. announced that in celebration of the company's 20th anniversary, Dennis Oates, chairman, president and CEO, will ring The Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell. The company is also marking its 20th year as a Nasdaq-listed company.

worldsteel Announces Winners of the 5th Steelie Awards

07 October 2014 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) hosted its fifth Steelie Awards ceremony and announced the winners at the annual dinner of the 48th worldsteel conference in Moscow on 6 October 2014. The trophies, known as Steelies, were awarded in seven categories this year.

Tenova Announces New Leadership Structure After Departure of CEO

07 October 2014 - Tenova, a worldwide supplier of advanced technologies, products and engineering services for the metals and mining industries, announce the departure of Alberto Iperti, who has served as CEO of the company since 2012. He will remain a Tenova Board member and will assist during a transition phase.

worldsteel Forecasts Global Apparent Steel use to Rise 2% in 2014 and 2015

07 October 2014 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) released its Short Range Outlook (SRO) for 2014 and 2015.

AISI Releases September Import Data; Import Market Share at 28%

07 October 2014 - Based on the U.S. Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that steel import permit applications for the month of September total 3,879,000 tons*.

60 European Steel Executives: Climate Change Legislation Must Not Jeopardize Industry

07 October 2014 - On 23 and 24 October 2014, the European Union’s heads of state and governments will decide on a new, ambitious long-term energy and climate policy for Europe. In doing so, they will also be making a decision on whether industrial growth and jobs have a place in the future EU economy.

Tata Steel Europe Announces R&D Link with University of Warwick

07 October 2014 - Tata Steel will be creating a new R&D center at the University of Warwick in the UK to better serve the needs of its current and future customers.

U. S. Steel to Invest in Mon Valley Works, Keep HQ in Pennsylvania

06 October 2014 - In recognition of National Manufacturing Day on 3 October 2014, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett joined officials from the United States Steel Corporation (U. S. Steel) to announce that the company will keep its headquarters in Pennsylvania, invest US$187 million to expand its Mon Valley Works operations, and support 4,300 employees throughout Pennsylvania.

WSD Predicts Short-Lived Gains For Aluminum Before AHSS Takes Over

06 October 2014 - World Steel Dynamics' (WSD) report AutoBody Warfare: Aluminum Attack, based on WSD's independent consultation with steel, aluminum and automotive experts, concludes that steel can easily deliver the weight savings required to meet federally mandated fuel economy targets for most vehicles.

Tube City IMS Receives 48 Safety Awards from National Slag Association

06 October 2014 - Tube City IMS Corp., a provider of outsourced industrial services to steel mills globally, announced that a number of the company's sites received a total of 48 Safety Awards from the National Slag Association (NSA) for 2013, the most of any steel mill services company.

SSAB Making Moves to Lead Industry in Profitability

06 October 2014 - SSAB held its Capital Markets Day in Stockholm on 1 October 2014. SSAB is aiming to be one of the most profitable steel companies by developing its unique product and service offering within high-strength steels globally, and by improving efficiency in its production, distribution and sales of top-quality steel on the home markets in the Nordic region and the U.S.

ArcelorMittal Ostrava Modernizing Medium Section Rolling Mill in Czech Republic

06 October 2014 - ArcelorMittal Ostrava has invested 200 million crowns (US$9.2 million) into the modernization of the medium section rolling mill and has launched production of a unique product branded AMTB (ArcelorMittal threaded bars), designed for the construction sector.

Metinvest Modernizing BOF at Ilyich Iron & Steel Works

06 October 2014 - In September, a large-scale general repair of basic oxygen furnace No. 1 commenced at Metinvest Group’s PJSC Ilyich Iron & Steel Works in Ukraine.

U.S. Labor Department Files Whistleblower Lawsuit vs. Specialty Steelmaker

03 October 2014 - A lawsuit alleging that North Jackson Specialty Steel terminated a furnace operator for reporting unsafe working conditions at its North Jackson steel mill has been filed by the U.S. Department of Labor.

GrafTech Provides Updated 2014 Guidance, Says Electrode Demand Weakening Outside U.S.

03 October 2014 - GrafTech International Ltd. has revised its 2014 guidance as a result of the continued pressure on products for the consumer electronics end market and a weakening in graphite electrode demand outside of the United States, causing delays in customer shipments in its Industrial Materials segment.

voestalpine Announces Expanded Management Board Team

03 October 2014 - In order to meet the demands of the Group’s consistent internationalization process and rapid growth, voestalpine AG is expanding its Management Board from five to six members as of 1 October 2014.

Alpha Natural Resources Provides Update on WARN Notifications

03 October 2014 - Updating its announcement of 31 July, Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. said that three of its operating affiliates have notified their employees that the coal mines where they work are being idled, resulting in job losses. One mine that had expected to be idled will continue to operate, while eight other mines have extended the period of time they will continue to operate.

ArcelorMittal Ostrava Modernizing Blast Furnace Hot Stoves

03 October 2014 - ArcelorMittal Ostrava is modernizing three hot-blast stoves used for the heating of air blown to its blast furnaces.

A. M. Castle & Co. Appoints Interim CFO

03 October 2014 - A. M. Castle & Co., a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products, value-added services, and supply chain solutions, announced the appointment of Patrick Anderson as interim chief financial officer effective 26 September 2014.

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