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CMC Acquires Two Tennessee Scrap Yards

06 March 2023 - Commercial Metals Company (CMC) is expanding its internal scrap supply, announcing Friday that it has acquired the assets of Tennessee metals recycler Roane Metals Group.

Valbruna ASW Puts New EAF into Service

03 March 2023 - Special steel producer Valbruna ASW Inc. has started up a new Tenova-built electric arc furnace (EAF), the equipment manufacturer has said.

Refractories Producer Establishing Alabama Location

03 March 2023 - Illinois-based refractories maker Magneco/Metrel Inc. is setting up a new facility in Alabama, according to local news reports.

U. S. Steel Opens Discussions on Potential Carbon Capture Project

02 March 2023 - United States Steel Corporation is considering a potential carbon capture project at its Gary, Ind., USA, facility, announcing Thursday that it has opened discussions with the developer of a carbon capture and reuse technology.

Acquisition Expands Morgan Engineering's Shop Capacity

28 February 2023 - Morgan Engineering has acquired the assets of Ohio-based Girard Machine, a move that expands Morgan Engineering’s fabrication and machining capacity.

Texas EAF Dust Recycler Starts Operations

24 February 2023 - Startup EAF dust recycler Zinc Resources LLC has opened a US$100 million plant in Victoria, Texas, USA, the company reports.

AIC, Pomini Get the Nod for Swedish Rolling Mill Upgrade

24 February 2023 - Ovako AB has contracted Italy’s Automazioni Industriali Capitanio (AIC) and Pomini Long Rolling Mills to modernize a hot mill at its Hällefors facility in Sweden.

The World’s No. 2 Met Coal Exporter is Spinning Off Its Coal Mines. Here’s Why.

23 February 2023 - Canadian miner Teck Resources Ltd. is splitting off its metallurgical coal business into a separate public company that will be owned in part by two of its biggest steelmaking customers, the company has announced.

Nucor Board Approves Additional Funding for W.Va. Sheet Mill

23 February 2023 - Nucor Corp. has marked up the price tag on its planned West Virginia sheet mill, saying the project will cost US$400 million more than first thought.

Flack Global Metals New Investment Arm Buys Building Products Fabricator

23 February 2023 - Flat-rolled distributor and metals trader Flack Global Metals (FGM)has agreed to acquire metal roofing and wall maker Fabral for an undisclosed amount.

Commercial Metals Company Names New President

22 February 2023 - Commercial Metals Company (CMC) chairman and chief executive Barbara R. Smith will be handing off the presidency of the company as part of CMC’s succession planning, the long products maker has announced.

Investment Firm Completes HarbisonWalker Acquisition

22 February 2023 - Private equity investor Platinum Equity has closed on its acquisition of HarbisonWalker International, launching a new era for the refractories maker.

New Roller Leveler Up and Running at Nucor Plate Mill

22 February 2023 - Nucor Corp. has put a new heavy plate roller lever into service at its Tuscaloosa, Ala., USA, facility, according to the manufacturer of the equipment.

Algoma Reports Progress on Meltshop Project

20 February 2023 - Algoma Steel has reached a new milestone in construction of its electric arc furnace based meltshop, setting the first structural steel columns that will support the facility.

Ternium to Invest US$2.2 Billion in North American Slab Plant, DRI Furnace

16 February 2023 - Ternium announced Tuesday that it will invest US$2.2 billion in a North American electric arc furnace–based slab plant and direct reduction furnace.

GM Signs for U. S. Steel’s Sustainable Steel

16 February 2023 - United States Steel Corporation has signed an agreement to supply General Motors with verdeX, its branded line of sustainable steel, U. S. Steel announced Wednesday.

Steel Dynamics Executive Named Chief Operating Officer

09 February 2023 - Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) veteran and AIST board member Barry T. Schneider has been promoted to president and chief operating officer, the company announced on Thursday.

Tubemaker to Set Up Plant in Tennessee

09 February 2023 - Portugal’s MSS Steel Tubes SA has chosen Memphis, Tenn., as the home of its first U.S. plant, according to the Greater Memphis Chamber.

Acquisition Expands Spraying Systems Offerings

09 February 2023 - U.S.-based industrial spray nozzle maker Spraying Systems Co. has acquired Cloud Co., a manufacturer of rotating, fluid-driven, spray-washing devices for cleaning tank interiors.

Ferro-Silicomanganese Producer Secures Long-Term Supply Agreement

08 February 2023 - West Virginia-based ferro-silicomanganese producer Felman Production has signed a five-year agreement with a major American steel producer to supply ferro-silicomanganese.

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