Steel News

Ron O'Malley Named F. Kenneth Iverson Chair of Steelmaking Technologies at Missouri S&T

28 January 2014 - Dr. Ronald J. O’Malley, the former chief metallurgist at Nucor Steel Decatur in Trinity, Ala., has joined Missouri University of Science and Technology as the new F. Kenneth Iverson Endowed Chair of Steelmaking Technologies.

AK Steel Says It Continues to Make Progress, "Add Value"

28 January 2014 - AK Steel reported net income of US$35.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, compared to a net loss of US$230.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2012.

ArcelorMittal Algeria Rebar Used in Constantine’s Wonder Bridge

28 January 2014 - More than 18,000 tonnes of rebar produced by ArcelorMittal Annaba, Algeria, are being used to build the foundations of the 1.2km Trans-Rhumel viaduct in Constantine, north-east Algeria.

Gatto Industrial Plates Names New Transportation Manager

28 January 2014 - Gatto Industrial Platers, Inc., a leading high-production metal finishing company specializing in zinc plating, zinc-nickel plating and aluminum chromate, has hired Darron Kirkman to be the company’s transportation manager.

SMA Names New Leadership on Board of Directors

27 January 2014 - The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) Board of Directors announced that Richard Teets, Jr., executive vice president for steelmaking and president and COO of steel operations for Steel Dynamics, Inc., has been named chairman of the SMA Board of Directors for 2014–2015.

TISCO selects Broner for Steel Plant Scheduling Extension Project

27 January 2014 - Taiyuan Iron and Steel Ltd (TISCO) has selected Broner Metals Solutions to roll out real-time caster and steel plant scheduling solutions to cover new equipment in its steelmaking plants No. 1 and No. 2 located in TaiYuan city, ShanXi province, China.

China Gerui Comments on China's Steel Industry Restructuring Policy

27 January 2014 - China Gerui Advanced Materials Group Limited, a high precision, cold-rolled steel producer in China, recently commented on the Chinese Government's recent accelerated initiatives to restructure its steel industry.

Insteel Reports Fire at Gallatin, Tenn., Manufacturing Facility

27 January 2014 - Insteel Industries, Inc. announced that a fire occurred at its Gallatin, Tenn., prestressed concrete strand (PC strand) manufacturing facility on 21 January 2014.

Outotec Ranked Third in Global List of 100 Most Sustainable Companies

27 January 2014 - Outotec was recently ranked 3rd on the Global 100 list of the world's most sustainable companies.

U. S. Steel Canada Announces Management Appointments

24 January 2014 - U. S. Steel Canada, a subsidiary of United States Steel Corporation, announced several management appointments effective 1 February 2014.

Danieli Corus to Supply Coal Injection System for Jindal Steel Blast Furnace

24 January 2014 - Danieli Corus has signed a contract with Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. (JSPL) to supply an injection system for the No. 1 blast furnace at JSPL’s plant in Angul, Odisha, India.

GrafTech Gives Update on Initiatives to Drive Operating Efficiencies, Global Competitiveness

24 January 2014 - GrafTech International Ltd. provided an update and reconfirmed the savings targets on its previously announced global rationalization initiatives.

Dongkuk Steel, JFE Steel Form Technology Cooperation Agreement

24 January 2014 - Dongkuk Steel has formed a comprehensive technology cooperation agreement with Japan’s JFE Steel.

Praxair Signs Long-Term Contract with Steelmaker in South Korea

24 January 2014 - Praxair, Inc. has signed a long-term contract with Taewoong Steel Co. to supply high-purity oxygen to the company’s steel mill facility in Busan, Korea.

Vallourec to Double VAM® Connection Testing Capacity in France

24 January 2014 - Vallourec will expand its VAM® Connection Technology Center in Aulnoye-Aymeries, North of France, in order to double its testing capacity.

PennDOT Approves MMFX2 Uncoated Corrosion-Resistant Rebar for Use in Bridges

24 January 2014 - MMFX® Steel Corporation of America has received approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for MMFX2® (AASHTO MP 18) Grade 100 reinforcing steel bar for use in bridge structures.

SSAB and Ruukki Announce Merger Plans

23 January 2014 - Swedish steelmaker SSAB and Finnish steel company Rautaruukki (Ruukki) announced plans to merge into one company.

Continuous Caster from Siemens Commences Operation at Jindal Steel

23 January 2014 - At the Angul plant of Indian steel producer Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. (JSPL), a single-strand continuous casting machine from Siemens Metals Technologies commenced operation in August 2013.

World Crude Steel Output Increased by 3.5% in 2013

23 January 2014 - World crude steel production reached 1,607 million tonnes for the year 2013, up by 3.5% compared to 2012, with the growth coming mainly from Asia and Middle East while production in all other regions decreasing year-on-year, according to the World Steel Association.

Harsco Secures Two Contracts with Chinese Steelmakers

23 January 2014 - Diversified global industrial company Harsco Corporation announced two multi-year contract wins with steelmakers in China totaling close to US$200 million in projected revenues.