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USW Members Ratify Labor Agreement for AK Steel’s Mansfield Works

24 February 2014 - AK Steel said that members of the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 169 have ratified a three-year labor agreement covering about 280 hourly production and maintenance employees at the company’s Mansfield (Ohio) Works.

Tata Steel Europe Strengthens R&D Program

24 February 2014 - Tata Steel is to boost its research and development program in the UK following an £8m Regional Growth Fund investment from the UK Government.

Hyundai Steel Brings Second Heavy-Plate Mill from SMS Siemag into Operation

24 February 2014 - Hyundai Steel has successfully put on stream a 4.3-meter heavy-plate mill supplied by SMS Siemag.

Outokumpu Sheffield Meltshop Obtains ASME Certification

24 February 2014 - The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) recently certified Outokumpu’s Sheffield meltshop quality program in accordance with the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

Harsco Focused on Improving Returns in Metals & Minerals Segment

24 February 2014 - Harsco Corp. reported fourth quarter 2013 results and offered an outlook for the remainder of 2014.

BlueScope Reports Improvement in First Half of Fiscal Year

24 February 2014 - BlueScope Steel reported a A$3.7 million net profit after tax for the first half of FY2014 — a A$27.5 million improvement in financial performance from the corresponding period last year.

worldsteel Announces 8th steelChallenge World Champions

21 February 2014 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) announced the new World Champions of the 8th steelChallenge.

Reliance Steel Gives 2014 Outlook, Reports 2013 Results

21 February 2014 - Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 December 2013.

Russel Metals’ Energy Products Segment to be Area of Focus in 2014

21 February 2014 - As it reported its fourth quarter and full year 2013 results, Russel Metals commented on both its energy products segment and its steel distributors segment.

Severstal Increased HDG Automotive Sheet Production 44% in 2013

21 February 2014 - In 2013 OAO Severstal achieved maximum volumes of shipments from its hot-dip galvanizing line.

Sutor Enters International Sales Agreements to Supply Coated Steel Sheets

21 February 2014 - A subsidiary of the Sutor Technology Group has entered into two international sales agency agreements targeting the Middle East and South American markets.

Timken to Increase SBQ Prices

21 February 2014 - The Timken Company announced it will increase base prices on special bar quality (SBQ) products 6.5-inches and below by US$30 per ton.

The Bradbury Group Announces Addition of Bradbury Group Italy s.r.l.

20 February 2014 - The Bradbury Co., Inc. announced the addition of Bradbury Group Italy S.r.l., an acquisition consistent with the growth strategy of the Group that expands its product offering to include continuous PUR/PIR insulated sandwich panel equipment.

Global Steel Output in January 2014 Down 0.4% Year-on-Year

20 February 2014 - World crude steel production for the 65 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 130 million metric tons in January 2014, a decrease of -0.4% compared to January 2013.

Siemens Puts Three Continuous Slab Casters into Operation for Tisco

20 February 2014 - In the last quarter of 2013, three continuous slab casters from Siemens Metals Technologies were put into operation at Chinese steel producer Taiyuan Iron and Steel Group Corp (Tisco).

ArcelorMittal Ostrava Invests in Environmental and Production Improvements

20 February 2014 - ArcelorMittal’s Ostrava facility in the Czech Republic has announced the latest in a series of investments designed to improve operations at the plant, from product quality to emissions and occupational safety.

USW: DOC's Preliminary Findings Leave Workers Exposed to Korean OCTG Imports

20 February 2014 - United Steelworkers (USW) international president Leo W. Gerard issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Commerce's (DOC) negative preliminary antidumping determination regarding oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from Korea:

Northwest Pipe Company Announces New VP of Purchasing

20 February 2014 - Northwest Pipe Co., a leading manufacturer of welded steel pipe for the water transmission and energy infrastructure markets, announced the hiring of Greg Goad as vice president of purchasing.

Outokumpu Increases Share in Nuclear Project

20 February 2014 - Outokumpu confirmed its binding commitment to the Fennovoima nuclear project and announced that it will increase its share in Fennovoima to 12.5%.

Accident in Arkansas Steel Plant Leaves One Dead

20 February 2014 - One man is dead after an accident at a Newport, Ark. steel plant where a ladle of liquid steel apparently spilled while being moved in the facility's melt shop, Arkansas Online reports.

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