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AISI: Weekly Raw Steel Production Decreases 8.3% Year on Year, Year-to-Date Production Down 7.4%

03 July 2015 - The American Iron and Steel Institute released its statistics on U.S. raw steel production for the week ending 27 June 2015.

New Stretcher Leveler Line Debuts at Olympic Steel's Winder Operation

03 July 2015 - Olympic Steel Inc., a leading national metals service center, announced that it has commenced operation of a new cut-to-length stretcher leveler at its Winder, Georgia, facility.

Carpenter Appoints Haniford to Senior Vice President, Specialty Alloys Operations

01 July 2015 - Carpenter Technology Corporation announced that Joseph (Joe) E. Haniford has been named Senior Vice President, Specialty Alloys Operations (SAO), effective Monday, July 13.

Missouri S&T's New "Third-Generation" AHSS Could Help Automakers Improve Fuel Efficiency

01 July 2015 - A high-strength steel being developed at Missouri University of Science and Technology could help auto manufacturers in their quest to meet future fuel efficiency requirements.

Unifrax Announces Senior Executive Changes

30 June 2015 - Unifrax I LLC (“Unifrax”), the Tonawanda, N.Y. based manufacturer of specialty fiber products, announced that Duncan Yardley has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and John Dandolph has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial & Strategy Officer.

AISI Hails Presidential Signing of Trade Package

29 June 2015 - President Obama today signed two significant trade initiatives - Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), and the extension of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act and other trade preference programs, which includes renewal of Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and trade remedy improvements.

U. S. Steel President And CEO Mario Longhi Commends President Obama For Strengthening Trade Enforcement Laws

29 June 2015 - Today United States Steel Corporation President and CEO Mario Longhi commended President Barack Obama as he signed the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) legislation into law.

TimkenSteel Opens Technology Center for SBQ Steel Research

29 June 2015 - TimkenSteel, a leader in customized alloy steel products and services, recently opened a $5 million technology center at its Northeast Ohio corporate campus that gives the company a unique advantage in achieving clean special bar quality (SBQ) steel and developing new steel grades.

AISI: Preliminary Steel Imports Decrease 4% in May

29 June 2015 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 3,374,000 net tons (NT) of steel in May 2015, including 2,744,000 net tons (NT) of finished steel (down 3.6% and 7.2%, respectively, vs. April final data).

AHMSA Threatens More Job Cuts Over Dumping

29 June 2015 - Altos Hornos de Mexico (AHMSA), one of Mexico's largest steelmakers, could cut a further 4,000 jobs if the government does not take radical measures to stop dumping in the industry, Reuters reports.

Alpha Natural Resources Idles North Fork No. 7 Mine

26 June 2015 - Alpha Natural Resources said Monday is has idled the North Fork No. 7 metallurgical coal mine in Letcher County, Kentucky, says a report by Platts.

Ajax TOCCO Supplies Induction Billet Heating System at Bonney Forge

26 June 2015 - Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic recently shipped a 1300 kW PowerForge billet heating system to Bonney Forge Corporation, located in Mt. Union, PA.

AISI: Weekly Raw Steel Production Down 1.2% From Previous Week, 8.6% Year on Year

26 June 2015 - In the week ending June 20, 2015, the American Iron and Steel Institute reported that domestic raw steel production was 1,726,000 net tons while the capability utilization rate was 73.0 percent.

Contractor Electrocuted at AK Steel Ashland Works Dies

26 June 2015 - According to a report by the Huntington Herald-Dispatch, officials believe electrocution caused the death of a contractor performing tests on substations at AK Steel Ashland Works on 23 June.

Update: Trade Adjustment Assistance Bill With Antidumping/Countervailing Measures Approved by U.S. Senate and House

25 June 2015 - Update: The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Trade Adjustment Assistance bill by a vote of 286-138.

U. S. Steel President And CEO Applauds Congress For The Passage Of Trade Promotion Authority And Trade Adjustment Assistance

25 June 2015 - Today United States Steel Corporation President and CEO Mario Longhi issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) bills.

SMA Lauds Congressional Votes on Trade Bills

25 June 2015 - The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) today applauded recent Congressional passage of two trade bills.

U.S. Dept. of Commerce Announces Investigation into Antidumping and Countervailing Duties of Corrosion-Resistant Steel

25 June 2015 - On 24 June 2015, the United States Department of Commerce submitted announced that it will initiate antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations of imports of corrosion-resistant steel products from China, India, Italy, Korea and Taiwain.

Key Appointments Announced for Vallourec's North American Region

25 June 2015 - Vallourec, a world leader in premium tubular solutions primarily serving the energy markets, announces several key appointments in its North America region.

JSW Steel (USA) Inc. Announces Agreement with PLS Logistics Services

25 June 2015 - JSW Steel (USA) Inc. ("JSW") has entered into an agreement with PLS Logistics Services ("PLS"), the largest industrial 3PL transportation services provider in North America.

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