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AIST's Steel News provides the steel community with technological and innovative news on the people, producers and suppliers in the North American and international steel communities.

NLMK and OMK Renew Contract for Slabs Used in Large-Diameter Pipe Production

07 November 2013 - NLMK Group, Russia’s largest steelmaker, and OMK Group, Russia’s leading pipe manufacturer, signed a new agreement on long-term cooperation renewing the contract for the supply of slabs until and inclusive of 2016.

ArcelorMittal Reports Third Quarter and Nine-Months 2013 Results

07 November 2013 - ArcelorMittal said, that after a weak first half, it saw third quarter performance improve year-on-year, positively impacted by its cost optimization efforts and the increased shipments from its mining expansion.

AK Steel Announces Price Increase for Carbon Steel Products

07 November 2013 - AK Steel said today that it will increase current spot market base prices for all carbon flat-rolled steel products by US$30 per ton, effective immediately with new orders.

Tata Steel Europe Launches New Service Supporting Use of Advanced Steel Products

07 November 2013 - Tata Steel, Europe’s second largest steel producer, is to launch a new type of service for its automotive customers: the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Scan.

Hoesch Hohenlimburg Investing in Quality and Performance

07 November 2013 - Major investments are underway at Hoesch Hohenlimburg, a subsidiary of ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe.

L.B. Foster Steel Pipe Coating Facility Adds Production Capacity

07 November 2013 - Pittsburgh, Pa.-based L.B. Foster Company announced the expansion of its steel pipe coating facility in Birmingham, Ala., to improve manufacturing through-put and increase production capacity.

Harsco Reports Third Quarter Results

07 November 2013 - Diversified global industrial company Harsco Corp. said it is executing initiatives to drive greater returns on capital and operating effectiveness across its Metals & Minerals business.

SMS Mill Services Awarded Slab Conditioning Contract with Severstal North America

06 November 2013 - SMS Mill Services Michigan, LLC (SMS) has been awarded a steel slab conditioning services agreement with Severstal North America (SNA) at its Dearborn, Mich., operation.

Mitsubishi-Hitachi Metals to Supply Pickling Tandem Cold Mill to Baotou

06 November 2013 - Mitsubishi-Hitachi Metals Machinery, Inc. received an order for a second pickling tandem cold mill from Baotou Iron & Steel (Group) Co., Ltd. of Inner Mongolia in the People's Republic of China.

voestalpine Reports Solid Results in Difficult Market Environment

06 November 2013 - After a solid first quarter of the current business year, the second quarter revealed some vulnerabilities in individual business segments that had not been anticipated in the early part of the summer, voestalpine said.

Essar Steel Algoma Announces General Counsel Appointment

06 November 2013 - ESSAR Steel Algoma Inc. announced the appointment of J. Robert (Bob) Sandoval as general counsel and corporate secretary.

ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe Creates Unique Service Center in Krefeld

06 November 2013 - ThyssenKrupp Stahl-Service-Center has entered into a partnership to develop new market segments in the sheet sector.

Northwest Pipe Reports Third Quarter 2013 Results

06 November 2013 - Northwest Pipe said it believes the fourth quarter may be even more challenging than the third quarter, nothing that it has not yet seen any significant improvement in its OCTG business.

Severstal's Izhora Pipe Mill Achieves European Accreditation

06 November 2013 - Severstal’s Izhora Pipe Mill has received certification allowing it to supply pipes to the European market, which would include the South Stream pipe line system’s on-land sections.

Shougang LanzaTech Joint Venture Earns Sustainability Certification

05 November 2013 - Beijing Shougang LanzaTech New Energy Science & Technology Co. has earned RSB’s sustainability certification for the joint venture’s facility that converts waste steel mill gases to sustainable biofuels.

AIIS: Steel Imports Sag Again in September; Sluggish Economy to Blame

05 November 2013 - Steel imports declined in September compared to August by 4.1% according to preliminary government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

Dan DiMicco to Retire as Executive Chairman of Nucor; John Ferriola Named New Chairman

05 November 2013 - Daniel R. DiMicco has announced that he is retiring from the Board of Directors of Nucor and from his position as executive chairman on 31 December 2013.

ArcelorMittal to Increase Proportion of Women in Management Positions

05 November 2013 - ArcelorMittal Ostrava recently hosted an education and development program aimed at increasing women's chances of finding a position in the company's management.

Outokumpu Reports Unsatisfactory Financial Results

05 November 2013 - Outokumpu reported its third quarter 2013 financial results as well as a business and financial outlook for the remainder of the year.

AIIS: U.S. Steel Exports Up in August as Flat International Markets Continue

05 November 2013 - Steel exports increased in August compared to July by 5.5%, and were down compared to August 2012 by 2.1%, according to government data released late due to the partial government shutdown in October and analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

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