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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.
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.
Steel Dynamics Inc.'s Mark D. Millett to Address Attendees at AISTech 2014
19 February 2014 - Mark D. Millett, president and chief executive officer of Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI), will present a keynote address at the AIST President's Award Breakfast on Tuesday, 6 May at 8 a.m. in the Sagamore Ballroom at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Ind.
Lehigh Heavy Forge Invests in ArcelorMittal Steelton
19 February 2014 - Lehigh Heavy Forge Corp., with its parent company WHEMCO Inc., announced a US$11.5 million investment into ArcelorMittal Steelton.
SSAB Earns Supplier Recognition from John Deere
19 February 2014 - SSAB has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2013, was inducted into the Supplier Hall of Fame, and named Construction and Forestry Division Supplier of the Year in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program.
Tata Steel's Positive Momentum Continues Even in Seasonally Weak Period
19 February 2014 - Tata Steel Group declared its consolidated financial results for the nine months and third quarter ended 31 December 2013.
O'Neal Flat Rolled Metals Names New Leader
19 February 2014 - O’Neal Flat Rolled Metals (OFR Metals) announced that Jeff Simons will take over as the new president and CEO of the company.
