North America
All the latest headlines from NAFTA trading partners: the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
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CME Group Announces First Trades of New Iron Ore Futures Contract
10 December 2014 - CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, announced the first Iron Ore 58% Fe, Low Alumina, CFR China (TSI) Futures contracts were cleared on 8 December 2014, through CME ClearPort.
AISTech 2015 Registration Opens with US$100 Discount
09 December 2014 - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) has opened registration for AISTech 2015 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition and is offering a US$100 discount on all full conference registrations prior to 31 January 2015.
North American Stainless to Make US$5 Million Investment in Ghent Facility
09 December 2014 - Kentucky Govorner Steve Beshear announced that North America Stainless (NAS) plans to expand its facility in Carroll County.
AWMI Presents Member of the Year Award
09 December 2014 - At its 2014 Annual Conference held November 13–15, 2014, in Savannah, Ga., the Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI) formally recognized Carol Chizmar of Sapa Extrusions as its 2013 Member of the Year Award.
TSI Iron Ore Fines Index to Form Basis of New CME Futures Contract
09 December 2014 - The CME Group is utilizing The Steel Index (TSI)'s daily iron ore price index published by Platts, a leading global provider of energy, petrochemicals, metals and agriculture information, as the settlement basis for its new iron ore futures contract that launched 8 December 2014.
EVRAZ North America Disappointed in Keystone XL Vote Results
09 December 2014 - EVRAZ North America expressed disappointment that while Senate votes favored proceeding with the long-awaited construction of the Keystone XL pipeline by 59 to 41, the bill was one vote short of being approved and advancing to the White House.
SDI Butler Receives Inaugural Partnership Award from Clopay
08 December 2014 - In October 2014, Steel Dynamic Inc.’s Flat Roll Division—Butler received the inaugural Partnership Award from Clopay Building Products.
AISI Criticizes WTO Decision on Cumulative Assessment of Dumped and Subsidized Imports
08 December 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) had strong words against a recent ruling by the World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body, which upheld an earlier panel decision that ruled against the U.S. practice of cumulatively assessing the impact of dumped and subsidized imports when determining injury in trade cases.
SSAB Americas Awarded AWMI 2014 Cornerstone Award
05 December 2014 - At its 2014 Annual Conference in Savannah, Ga., November 13–15, 2014, the Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI) presented SSAB Americas with its 2014 Cornerstone Award.
Process Technology International, INTECO to Supply Equipment for Frisa’s New Melt Shop
05 December 2014 - Process Technology International LLC has received an order from INTECO to supply the chemical energy system, carbon injection, lime injection, a sidewall sample and temperature taking device along with PTI's innovative swingdoor for Frisa's new melt shop located in Monterey, Mexico.
Nelson Steel and Vigano Secure Order for Push/Pull Pickling Line in Poland
05 December 2014 - Nelson Steel and Vigano s.r.l. have been selected to build a push pull pickling line for ATS in Poland.
AK Steel Completes Ashland BF Hearth Reline, Resumes Full Production
04 December 2014 - The reline of AK Steel’s blast furnace hearth at its Ashland, Ky., Works was successful and the blast furnace has returned to full production following an approximate four-week planned outage for maintenance work.
Superior Tube Receives DDTC Registration
04 December 2014 - Superior Tube, a global leader in the manufacture of small diameter precision tubing for the aerospace, nuclear, medical, and oil and gas industries, announced the extension of its registration with the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) as a manufacturer of defense-related articles for another year.
CMC to Relocate, Expand Virginia Operations
03 December 2014 - Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that Commercial Metals Company will invest US$12 million to relocate and expand its manufacturing operation in King George County, Va.
ASSE and Cintas Launch 2nd Annual Safety Innovation Award
03 December 2014 - The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and Cintas Corporation, a leader in first-aid and safety programs, announced that nominations for the 2015 Award for Innovation in Occupational Safety Management are now open.
IREPAS Releases Latest Short Range Outlook for Global Long Products Market
03 December 2014 - The global long steel products market is still showing a high degree of competition, IREPAS said in its Short Range Outlook for November 2014. Demand is strong in North America, the Persian Gulf region and the Southeast Asian market, however, other markets like the EU and South America are still showing some weakness.
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction Urges Strong Action from Government on Buy America on Canadian Soil
03 December 2014 - The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC), as the voice of the Canadian steel industry, is gravely concerned about the growing impact of protectionist legislation such as Buy America/Buy American that has for years prevented Canadian firms from competing on public infrastructure projects in the U.S., and is now extending its reach onto Canadian soil with the recently announced redevelopment project for the Prince Rupert Ferry Terminal in British Columbia.
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. Acquires Fox Metals and Alloys
03 December 2014 - Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. has acquired all of the capital stock of Fox Metals and Alloys Inc., a steel distributor specializing in alloy, carbon and stainless steel bar and plate products, primarily servicing OEMs and machine shops who manufacture or support the manufacturing of equipment for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries.
AIIS: October U.S. Steel Imports Rose Sharply
03 December 2014 - U.S. steel imports rose sharply in October 2014, driven by increases from Brazil, South Korea, and Turkey, according to analysis from the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
AISI Tells EPA Power Plant Proposal Could Increase Electricity Costs for Steelmakers
02 December 2014 - The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed power plan could raise electricity costs, damage competitiveness and hurt American steel jobs, says the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), the trade association representing three-quarters of steel capacity in North America.
