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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.
AK Steel Announces Price Increase for Carbon Steel Products
29 October 2014 - AK Steel said on 28 October that it will increase current spot market base prices for all carbon flat rolled steel products by a minimum of US$20 per ton, effective immediately with new orders.
NLMK Upgrades Hot Rolling Mill at Lipetsk Production Site
28 October 2014 - NLMK Group has completed an upgrade of its continuous wide-strip hot-rolling Mill 2000 with a capacity of 5.7 million metric tons of rolled steel per year.
SMS Siemag to Revamp SSAB Converter Shop
28 October 2014 - SSAB Luleå, Sweden, has awarded SMS Siemag the contract for the revamp of the converter shop and related environmental technology.
Saldotecnica Ligure Establishes Americas Unit
28 October 2014 - One of Europe’s manufacturers of equipment for steel mills and metal producers has established a marketing arm for the Americas.
AIIS: U.S. Steel Imports Continue to Grow
28 October 2014 - U.S. steel imports continued their upward trend in September, increasing 5.2% over their August level, the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) reports.
Reliance Pleased by Q3 Demand Growth Despite Seasonal Headwinds
28 October 2014 - Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. reported its financial results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2014.
NLMK Group Begins Testing Unique Environmental Facility in Lipetsk
27 October 2014 - NLMK Group has started hot testing of a unique environmental complex: a biochemical waste water treatment facility at the coke and chemical operations of its Lipetsk production site.
Siemens to Supply Bar Rolling Line for India Mini-Mill
27 October 2014 - SLR Metaliks Ltd., an Indian pig-iron producer, has awarded Siemens Metals Technologies an order to supply a state-of-the-art bar rolling mill for its new steel plant near Hospet.
Carpenter Reports Difficult Start to Q3 but Improvement Seen
27 October 2014 - Carpenter Technology Corp. announced financial results for the quarter ended 30 September 2014.
