Steel News

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.

Shell Awards TMK IPSCO Two Long-Term Pipe Contracts

23 January 2014 - TMK IPSCO has been awarded two three-year contracts to provide both oil country tubular goods (OCTG) and line pipe to Shell for onshore and offshore applications.

GrafTech Announces Engineered Solutions Leadership Change

23 January 2014 - GrafTech International Ltd. announced that Lionel Batty, age 54, has been named president of Engineered Solutions.

Alro Steel Shuffles Executive Management

23 January 2014 - Alro Steel Corp. announced several management changes including a new president and COO.

Kardemir to Clean Sinter Off-Gases with Meros Technology from Siemens

22 January 2014 - Siemens Metals Technologies has received an order from Karabük Demir Celik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (Kardemir), a Turkish steel producer, to supply key components to clean the off-gases from its new sinter plant No. 3.

Spraying Systems Co. Offers New Handbook on Maximizing Performance, Reducing Costs in Spray Operations

22 January 2014 - A new educational guide from Spraying Systems Co. explains how to optimize performance and lower costs in cleaning, coating, cooling and lubricating operations using spray technology.

Outotec Provides Technology to Tata Steel for Beneficiation of Chromite Tailings

22 January 2014 - Outotec has agreed with Tata Steel on the delivery of technology for beneficiation of chromite tailings in Sukinda, Orissa, India.

GrafTech International Announces Leadership Transition

22 January 2014 - GrafTech International Ltd. announced that chairman, chief executive officer and president Craig Shular, age 61, has decided to retire as president and CEO of the company after 11 years, and 15 years with the company.

Western Technologies Orders Crane Equipment from Terex for Galvanizing Project in Russia

22 January 2014 - Terex Material Handling announced an order for six Demag heavy duty 2.5-ton monorail hoists and two Demag top running single girder 5-ton cranes from Western Technologies.