Steel News

AISI: September Steel Shipments Down 1.3% From August

26 November 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that for the month of September 2014, U.S. steel mills shipped 8,372,929 tons, a 1.3% decrease from the 8,480,954 tons shipped in the previous month, August 2014, and a 6.3% increase from the 7,879,747 tons shipped in September 2013.

ATI Announces Order, Largest Project Participation in Company History

25 November 2014 - Allegheny Technologies Incorporated has received an additional order for its nickel-based alloy plate to be used in a large oil & gas pipeline project.

Systems Contracting Named a Top Specialty Contractor

25 November 2014 - Systems Contracting Corporation, a contractor serving the industrial, municipal and commercial construction markets, has been named one of the Top 600 Specialty Contractors nationwide in an annual ranking report released by Engineering News-Record (ENR), a leading U.S. construction/engineering industry publication.

Executive Chairman of EVRAZ North America Awarded Gary Memorial Medal

25 November 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) announced that Mike Rehwinkel, executive chairman, EVRAZ North America, is the 2014 recipient of the Gary Memorial Medal—the industry’s highest honor.

American Iron and Steel Institute Elects New Board Members

25 November 2014 - The Board of Directors of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) elected three new members to its Board of Directors.

ArcelorMittal's Quarterly Results Show Considerable Improvement in Steel Business

25 November 2014 - ArcelorMittal announced results[1] for the three and nine month periods ended 30 September 2014.

U. S. Steel Announces New Headquarters Location

24 November 2014 - United States Steel Corporation president and chief executive officer Mario Longhi joined Pittsburgh Penguins president and chief executive officer David Morehouse in announcing that the company will relocate its corporate headquarters to the former Civic Arena site in Pittsburgh's lower Hill District.

Valbruna Slater Stainless Expanding in Indiana

24 November 2014 - Valbruna Slater Stainless Inc., a stainless steel and nickel alloy manufacturer, announced plans to expand its operations in Fort Wayne, Ind., creating up to 45 new jobs by 2017.

Tejas Tubular Products Leaders Honored

24 November 2014 - The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (HHCC) honored Maximo A. Tejeda, president and CEO of Tejas Tubular Products Inc. with the Male Hispanic Entrepreneur of the Year award at its annual gala on Saturday, 1 November 2014. Tejeda received this prestigious award for his outstanding contributions to the Houston business community.

OSHA Fines TimkenSteel for Serious Safety Violations

24 November 2014 - Employees at all three of TimkenSteel Corp.'s Canton plants were found by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration to be exposed to amputation and fall hazards.

Cliffs Natural Resources to Pursue Exit Options for Eastern Canadian Operations

24 November 2014 - Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. is pursuing exit options for its Eastern Canadian iron ore operations which may result in the closure of the Bloom Lake mine.

Peak Rock Capital Affiliate Acquires Main Steel

24 November 2014 - An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital, an Austin, Texas-based private equity firm, has acquired the business of Main Steel Polishing Co. Inc. from Shale-Inland.

worldsteel: Global Steel Production Flat in October

21 November 2014 - World crude steel production for the 65 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 137 million metric tons (million metric tons) in October 2014, the same compared to October 2013.

Saldotecnica Americas: MCE External-Mix Cutting Tips for Continuous Casters Cut Cleaner, Save Gases, Extend Duty Cycle

21 November 2014 - Operators of continuous casters who have installed MCE external-mix cutting tips from Saldotecnica Americas have seen significant quality and efficiency improvements, along with lower costs, the company reports.

U. S. Steel Names Leadership for Automotive and Consumer Commercial Entities

21 November 2014 - United States Steel Corporation announced the executive leadership for two of the company's newly created commercial entities.

U.S. Steel Industry Applauds Wire Rod Imports Decision

21 November 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) applauded a recent decision by the Department of Commerce (DOC) to impose duties on wire rod from China.

Ryerson's Shipments Fall in Third Quarter

21 November 2014 - Ryerson Holding Corporation, a leading distributor and processor of metals, reported results for the third quarter of 2014.

Sandvik Focusing on Execution and Growth

21 November 2014 - The key focus of Sandvik’s Capital Markets Day, which was held in the U.S. on Monday, 17 November 2014, was to provide an update on the company’s strategic actions to achieve higher returns, reduced earnings volatility and greater exposure to attractive growth areas.

Bradbury Announces People on the Move

20 November 2014 - The Bradbury Co. Inc. announced several promotions.

Essar Steel Algoma Concludes US$1.4 Billion Recapitalization and Refinancing Process

20 November 2014 - Essar Steel Algoma Inc. has completed a comprehensive recapitalization and refinancing of the company.