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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 Launches New Coated Galvanized Steel

05 October 2021 - The Russian steelmaker today unveiled its new galvanized steel product for the construction and electrical industries, which features a more corrosion-resistant and eco-friendly coating.

Regal Merges With Rexnord PMC

05 October 2021 - Electric motors, controls and power generation products provider Regal Beloit Corp. announced today it has completed its merger with Rexnord Process and Motion Control (PMC) to form Regal Rexnord Corp.

Nucor Unveils Net-Zero Steel

05 October 2021 - The steelmaker announced today the launch of a line of net-zero carbon steel products called Econiq™, produced using 100% renewable energy and carbon offsets, according to Nucor.

Nucor Affiliates Announce Acquisitions

04 October 2021 - In a press release Friday, Nucor Corp. announced acquisitions of recycling locations on behalf of The David J. Joseph Co., which represent a 10% growth in capacity.

thyssenkrupp, Primetals Technologies Partner on Blast Furnace Decarbonization Technology

04 October 2021 - The two companies have signed an exclusive agreement to bring to market the Sequence Impulse Process (SIP) for blast furnaces, Primetals Technologies has announced.

HarbisonWalker to Build New U.S. Manufacturing Hub

04 October 2021 - Refractories supplier HarbisonWalker International (HWI) announced last week that it will construct a new state-of-the-art manufacturing and service hub in the United States.

Olympic Steel Announces New Acquisition

04 October 2021 - Olympic Steel announced Friday that it has acquired the assets of Shaw Stainless & Alloy Inc.

CMC Selling Land Under California Operations

30 September 2021 - Commercial Metals Company (CMC) in a press release today announced it will be selling the land where its steel and rebar operations stood in California.

Harsco Environmental Partners With Magsort on Metal Recovery Technology

30 September 2021 - The environmental solutions provider announced Wednesday it has formed a strategic relationship with Magsort Ltd. to enable steelmakers to recover higher-value metallics from steelmaking slags.

ABB to Install Electromagnetic Brake Systems for Tata Steel

29 September 2021 - The technology company announced on Wednesday it will provide electromagnetic brake systems (EMBRs) for two CSP casters at Tata Steel’s plant in Jamshedpur, India.

SAIL Ready for Expansion, Says Chairman

29 September 2021 - Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) chairman Soma Mondal on Tuesday said the company is ready to move to the next phase of expansion, according to reports.

Ovako Pledges to Go Carbon-Neutral in 2022

28 September 2021 - To meet its goal of zero-carbon-emission steel, the Swedish steel producer announced it will utilize carbon offsets beginning 1 January 2022.

ArcelorMittal to Build 2.5-Million-Ton DRI Plant, Two EAFs at Belgium Steel Works

28 September 2021 - ArcelorMittal announced this morning that it plans to invest €1.1 billion to build a 2.5-million-metric-ton direct reduced iron (DRI) plant and two electric arc furnaces (EAFs) at its Gent, Belgium, facility.

ArcelorMittal Granted €280 Million EIB Loan for Decarbonization R&D

28 September 2021 - The European Investment Bank (EIB) funding, backed by the Investment Plan for Europe, will support ArcelorMittal’s European research and development activities through 2023.

MMK Taps Danieli Service for HDGL Upgrade

28 September 2021 - The order included new chemical roll coaters for the two hot-dip galvanizing lines at MMK Metalurji’s plant in Dörtyol and Istanbul, Turkey, according to the equipment supplier.

Gerdau Celebrates Groundbreaking for 80-MW Texas Solar Farm

27 September 2021 - Gerdau Long Steel North America kicked off construction of a 700-acre solar farm near the steelmaker’s Midlothian, Texas, USA, facility, according to an official press release.

Steel Industry’s Overcapacity Could Trigger Sharp Downturn, Says OECD

27 September 2021 - During its 90th session, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)’s Steel Committee warned of potential future downturns if the growth in steel demand slows.

Report: LIBERTY Steel to Possibly Restructure Belgian Steel Plants

24 September 2021 - According to a press release from S&P Global Platts, LIBERTY Steel Group has announced a possible restructuring of its steel plants in Flémalle and Tilleur, Liège, Belgium.

ArcelorMittal South Africa Contracts Primetals Technologies for Blast Furnace Staves

24 September 2021 - The equipment supplier announced yesterday the order for cast-iron staves for the blast furnace at ArcelorMittal South Africa’s Newcastle, KwaZulu Natal, works.

Tokyo Steel Selects Danieli Automation to Optimize Furnaces

23 September 2021 - In a press release today, the equipment supplier announced its Q-ONE package is in operation at Tokyo Steel’s Kyushu plant in Japan.