Steel News

SMS Group Inaugurates New Manufacturing & Service Workshop in India

08 December 2014 - On 27 November 2014, the SMS group inaugurated its new manufacturing and service workshop in Bhubaneswar, in the Indian state of Odisha, built for an investment of approximately €31 million.

SDI Butler Receives Inaugural Partnership Award from Clopay

08 December 2014 - In October 2014, Steel Dynamic Inc.’s Flat Roll Division—Butler received the inaugural Partnership Award from Clopay Building Products.

Outokumpu to Invest in Mercury Cleaning Technology at Tornio Plant

08 December 2014 - Outokumpu’s Tornio, Finland, plant has made continuous and long-time study to find an appropriate mercury cleaning technology to further reduce mercury emissions. A suitable technique has now been found and Outokumpu will invest in mercury cleaning technology at the Tornio plant.

AISI Criticizes WTO Decision on Cumulative Assessment of Dumped and Subsidized Imports

08 December 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) had strong words against a recent ruling by the World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body, which upheld an earlier panel decision that ruled against the U.S. practice of cumulatively assessing the impact of dumped and subsidized imports when determining injury in trade cases.

ArcelorMittal Engineering Products Ostrava Names New Director

08 December 2014 - Since October 2014, the top management of ArcelorMittal Engineering Products Ostrava (AMEPO), a subsidiary of ArcelorMittal Ostrava, has changed.

SSAB Americas Awarded AWMI 2014 Cornerstone Award

05 December 2014 - At its 2014 Annual Conference in Savannah, Ga., November 13–15, 2014, the Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI) presented SSAB Americas with its 2014 Cornerstone Award.

ArcelorMittal to Invest at Bourg-en-Bresse Plant to Support Development of Customer Technip

05 December 2014 - ArcelorMittal will invest €15m to expand the production capacity of its plant at Bourg-en-Bresse, France, and support the development of its customer Technip, a world leader in project management, engineering and construction for the energy industry.

Process Technology International, INTECO to Supply Equipment for Frisa’s New Melt Shop

05 December 2014 - Process Technology International LLC has received an order from INTECO to supply the chemical energy system, carbon injection, lime injection, a sidewall sample and temperature taking device along with PTI's innovative swingdoor for Frisa's new melt shop located in Monterey, Mexico.

Nelson Steel and Vigano Secure Order for Push/Pull Pickling Line in Poland

05 December 2014 - Nelson Steel and Vigano s.r.l. have been selected to build a push pull pickling line for ATS in Poland.

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.