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Metinvest Steelworkers Start Patrolling Mariupol’s Streets with Police

16 May 2014 - Metinvest steelworkers began patrolling the streets of Mariupol, Ukraine, with local law enforcement officers on 11 May after training in district police stations.

Outotec and WWF in Partnership to Promote Green Economy in Finland

16 May 2014 - Outotec and WWF Finland have agreed on a partnership, which focuses on promoting green economy and sustainable use of natural resources.

U.S. Steel Institute Comments on Proposed Utility Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations

15 May 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) in conjunction with over a dozen other leading energy, agriculture, and manufacturing associations, submitted comments Friday to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the proposed regulations of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from electric generating utilities.

SunCoke Energy Updates 2014 Guidance, Receives Permit to Build New Facility in Kentucky

15 May 2014 - On 9 May 2014, SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) closed on its dropdown agreement with SunCoke Energy Partners L.P. (SXCP) to contribute a 33% interest in each of the Haverhill and Middletown cokemaking facilities for total consideration of US$365 million.

Magnetek’s New Dynamic Braking Units Offer Advanced Features for Improved Operation

15 May 2014 - Magnetek Inc., a provider of digital power and motion control systems for the material handling industry, announced the launch of the full line of their CDBR-D dynamic braking units.

Ziehwerk Plettenberg Commissions Bright Steel Center Supplied by SMS Meer

15 May 2014 - The Ziehwerk (drawing plant) Plettenberg, based in Plettenberg, Germany, has successfully commissioned a bright steel center, type BC 50, supplied by SMS Meer.

Alacero Appoints New General Director

15 May 2014 - The Board of Directors of Alacero, the Latin American Steel Association, appointed Dr. Rafael Rubio as the new general director of the institution, replacing Guillermo Moreno, during its semi-annual meeting that took place on 13 May in Bogota, Colombia.

Timken Announces Management and Board Changes

15 May 2014 - The Timken Co. announced that the Board of Directors has named Richard G. Kyle as president and chief executive officer of the company, effective immediately.

SSAB and Hexicon In Agreement to Develop Floating Platforms for Wind Power

15 May 2014 - SSAB is entering into an agreement with Hexicon AB to develop far off shore platforms.

ArcelorMittal Upgrades Forecast for European Steel Demand in 2014

15 May 2014 - ArcelorMittal Europe announced results for the first quarter of 2014, recording an operating profit of €58 million.

Severstal Responds to Speculation of Sale of Severstal North America

14 May 2014 - Severstal released a statement on media speculation that the company is looking to divest its U.S. operations in Dearborn, Mich., and Columbus, Miss.

SMA Presents Annual Awards for Safety, Environmental Stewardship, Innovation and Community Involvement

14 May 2014 - The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) presented its annual awards for 2014, recognizing the safety, environmental stewardship, innovation and community involvement efforts of the minimill steel industry.

TMEIC Completes Modernization of China Steel’s Hot Strip Mill No. 1

14 May 2014 - TMEIC has just completed the modernization of the No. 1 hot strip mill at China Steel Corp. in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

U.S. Steel Exports Rebounded in March 2014

14 May 2014 - U.S. steel exports expanded significantly in March 2014, though they remained below the levels of a year earlier, the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) reported.

IREPAS: Bright Spots in Global Long Steel Demand Despite Ongoing Uncertainties

14 May 2014 - The global long steel products market is still characterized by uncertainty amid the adverse effects of ongoing political tensions, IREPAS says in its latest short range outlook.

Baosteel Orders PQSC Piercer Plugs from SMS Meer

14 May 2014 - Baosteel, based in Shanghai, China, has ordered PQSC® piercer plugs from SMS Meer.

ArcelorMittal’s Improving Quarterly Results Reflect Recovering Steel Markets

14 May 2014 - ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading integrated steel and mining company, announced results for the three month period ended 31 March 2014.

AK Steel Employee Receives Award For Technical Research Paper

14 May 2014 - An AK Steel employees has been recognized by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) for distinguished research.

GE Enables WISCO to Build Steel Plant of the Future to Meet China’s Growing Auto Demand

13 May 2014 - Faced with increasing market demand for high-quality steel for the domestic car industry, China’s Wuhan Iron Steel Group (WISCO) has turned to GE’s Power Conversion business to support, design, supply and commission electrical and automation equipment for the continuous annealing line of the new Fangchenggang site in Guangxi Province, China.

Johnstown Wire Technologies Acquired by Private Investment Firm

13 May 2014 - Aterian Investment Partners, a private equity firm, announced that one of its affiliates has acquired Johnstown Wire Technologies Inc.

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