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Steckel Furnace Project Secured by Olson Industries

15 May 2015 - Olson Industries has been contracted by SMS USA LLC for the design and supply of performance equipment for 2 Steckel Furnaces, including new combustion equipment, refractory, electrical equipment and controls.

SMA Presents Annual Awards for 2015

14 May 2015 - The Steel Manufacturers Association (“SMA”) presented its annual awards for 2015, recognizing the safety, environmental stewardship, innovation and community involvement efforts of the EAF steel industry.

Brokk Introduces Next Generation Brokk 100 Remote-Controlled Demolition Machine

14 May 2015 - Brokk, a leading manufacturer of remote controlled demolition machines, presents the next generation Brokk 100.

Sabre Industries Acquires Third Shuttlelift DB 30 Double-Beam Mobile Gantry Crane, Now Has Three for Iown and Texas Operations

14 May 2015 - Shuttlelift has announced that Sabre Industries Inc. took delivery of a third DB 30 double-beam mobile gantry crane late last year, which it has added to its operation in Sioux City, Iowa.

AISI: March Steel Shipments Up 5% From February

14 May 2015 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that for the month of March 2015, U.S. steel mills shipped 7,270,793 net tons, a 5.0 percent increase from the 6,925,596 net tons shipped in the previous month, February 2015, and a 12.8 percent decrease from the 8,337,578 net tons shipped in March 2014.

AMETEK Announces Acquisition of Global Tubes

13 May 2015 - AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) today announced the acquisition of Global Tubes, a leading manufacturer of high precision, small diameter metal tubing, for approximately $200 million.

Ryerson Appoints Edward J. Lehner, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, As President and Chief Executive Officer

13 May 2015 - Ryerson Holding Corporation (NYSE: RYI), a leading processor and distributor of metals, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Edward J. Lehner as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2015.

Ryerson Announces First Quarter 2015 Results

13 May 2015 - Ryerson generates strong cash flow in a difficult metals environment.

Larry J. Pollock Joins Universal Stainless in New Position of Executive Vice President, Chief Manufacturing Officer

13 May 2015 - Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. announced today that Larry J. Pollock has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Manufacturing Officer of the Company.

TB Wood’s Introduces New Sure-Flex® Plus EPDM and Neoprene Sleeves

12 May 2015 - The original TB Wood’s Sure-Flex® coupling design, an industry favorite for more than 50 years, just got even better.

Romney and Rauner Share Insights With Metals Service Center Institute Members

12 May 2015 - Former Governor and 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner were both in attendance at the Metals Service Center Institute’s (MSCI) Annual Meeting in Chicago last week.

Houghton International Resurrects Its Popular Industry Periodical for Sesquicentennial Anniversary Issue

12 May 2015 - Houghton International Inc., a global leader in metalworking fluids, is bringing back its popular industrial periodical, The Houghton Line, to celebrate the company’s 150th anniversary.

TimkenSteel Holds Annual Meeting of Shareholders; Declares Fourth Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

12 May 2015 - TimkenSteel, a leader in customized alloy steel products and services, today held its first annual meeting of shareholders, where shareholders elected three board members to three-year terms: Joseph A. Carrabba, retired chairman, president and CEO of Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.; Phillip R. Cox, president and CEO of Cox Financial Corp.; and John P. Reilly, retired chairman, president and CEO of Figgie International.

2015 International Student Competition on Cold-Formed Steel Design Kicks Off

11 May 2015 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) are joining the National Science Foundation (NSF); the American Society of Civil Engineers, Committee of Cold-Formed Members; and the University of North Texas as co-sponsors of the fifth International Student Competition on Cold-Formed Steel Design. Cold-formed steel refers to products made by rolling or pressing thin gauges of sheet steel into products. The competition will conclude on September 30, 2015.

TimkenSteel Produces Blooms on “Jumbo” Caster Designed by SMS group for Wide Range of Steel Grades

11 May 2015 - TimkenSteel has successfully commissioned its vertical continuous caster in Canton, Ohio, U.S.A. The first heat was successfully cast in 2014. TimkenSteel is presently ramping up production to full capacity.

George J. Koenig, President, Berry Metal Company, Appointed AIST President for 2015-2016

08 May 2015 - George J. Koenig, president, Berry Metal Company, Harmony, Pa., USA, has been appointed president of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) for 2015–2016.

Mario Longhi Named Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2015

08 May 2015 - Other Industry Leaders Recognized for Significant Contributions to AIST and the Global Iron and Steel Industry

AIST Announces T.C. Graham Prize Semi-Finalists

08 May 2015 - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) selection committee has chosen 10 semi-finalists for the T.C. Graham Prize.

New York’s 3 World Trade Center Chooses Outokumpu Stainless Steel for Its Facade

08 May 2015 - The Finnish stainless steel manufacturer Outokumpu will deliver the façade material for the prestigious World Trade Center’s third tower in New York City, USA. Once complete, the tower, known as 3 World Trade Center (3WTC), will be a unique addition to the New York skyline with its distinctive and appealing Linen look.

Olympic Steel Names James V. Beebe General Manager of North Carolina Operation

08 May 2015 - Olympic Steel Inc., a leading national metals service center, announced James V. Beebe has been hired as General Manager of the Company's operation in Siler City, North Carolina.

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