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Severstal Agrees to Sell PBS Coals

18 July 2014 - OAO Severstal’s wholly-owned subsidiary 7027940 Canada Limited has entered into a definitive agreement with Corsa Coal Corp., a Canadian public company, for the sale of PBS Coals Inc., a metallurgical coal producer located in Pennsylvania, USA.

TimkenSteel to Invest US$40 Million in New Continuous Heat Treat Facility

17 July 2014 - TimkenSteel Corp. announced plans to open an additional continuous heat-treat facility in the U.S. to produce more value-added steel for demanding applications.

Carmeuse Obtains Air Permit for Two New Vertical Lime Kilns

17 July 2014 - Carmeuse Lime & Stone is pleased to announce the planned construction and operation of two 440-ton-per-day vertical lime kilns at its plant located in Frederick County, Va.

IMS Systems Introduces New Optical Width Gauge

17 July 2014 - IMS Systems Inc. has developed an optical width gauge that uses the most advanced technology to measure edge crack, hole/pinhole and strip contour defects in cold processing environments.

Emerson Introduces Online Asset Management Tool for Critical Drivetrain Couplings

17 July 2014 - Emerson's Power Transmission Solutions introduces industry's first online tool for tracking the location, life history and latest revision drawings and installation instructions for all critical drivetrain couplings owned by customers, whether installed or in spares inventory.

ArcelorMittal Shelby to Invest US$30 Million in Tube Mill Expansion

16 July 2014 - ArcelorMittal Shelby, a tubular product facility located in Shelby, Ohio, is pleased to announce plans for expansion as part of its growth strategy.

AISI Lauds Passage of Bill to Fund Highway Trust Fund

16 July 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) commended the U.S. House of Representatives for approving H.R. 5021, by a vote of 367-55, which provides US$10.8 billion to restore solvency to the Highway Trust Fund through May 2015.

All Four Metal Recycling Services’ Facilities Receive Safety Award

16 July 2014 - All four of Metal Recycling Services' (MRS) locations won the prestigious North Carolina Department of Labor’s “Certificate of Safety Achievement” for 2013.

SteelBenchmarker: HRB Prices in the Summer Doldrums

16 July 2014 - The bi-monthly SteelBenchmarker™ World export HRB price for 14 July 2014 increased 0.4% to US$558 per metric ton after being flat last time.

U. S. Steel President Testifies Before Commission in OCTG Trade Case

15 July 2014 - Today United States Steel Corporation president and CEO Mario Longhi issued the following statement regarding his testimony before the International Trade Commission (ITC) regarding the trade case on oil country tubular goods (OCTG) against nine countries including South Korea.

SSAB Announces Future Group Executive Committee and Divisional Structure

15 July 2014 - SSAB announced the future Group Executive Committee and divisional structure to be effective from 1 September 2014, pending the closing of the share exchange offer to Rautaruukki’s shareholders announced on 22 January 2014.

Michigan Seamless Tube Provides Update on US$25 Million Capital Improvement Project

15 July 2014 - Michigan Seamless Tube LLC (MST), a leading manufacturer of high-quality carbon and alloy seamless cold-drawn tube and pipe, announced that it has commenced operations of its new, 377-foot atmosphere controlled furnace.

U.S. Steel Shipments Rise 2% from April to May 2014

15 July 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that for the month of May 2014, U.S. steel mills shipped 8,398,976 tons of steel products.

ArcelorMittal USA Employee Honored for Contributions to ASTM Standards for Steel Sheet Products

15 July 2014 - Robert Puccia, senior metallurgical engineer at ArcelorMittal USA, Chicago, Ill., has received the ASTM International Award of Merit from Committee A05 on Metallic-Coated Iron and Steel Products.

Global Stainless Steel Production Rose 6.8% in First Quarter

15 July 2014 - The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) has released figures for the first quarter of 2014 showing that stainless steel melt shop production increased by 6.8% year–on–year to 10.2 million metric tons (mmt). Production increased in all regions.

U. S. Steel Applauds Positive Decision In OCTG Trade Case

14 July 2014 - United States Steel Corporation president and CEO Mario Longhi issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Commerce's final determination in a trade case on oil country tubular goods (OCTG) against nine countries including South Korea.

Five AIST Student Members Awarded Scholarships from Engineering Honor Society

14 July 2014 - The Fellowship Board of Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society, announced the selection of 242 Tau Beta Pi Scholars from 451 applicants for undergraduate study during the 2014–15 academic year; five of the scholars are members of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST).

Cintas and Sqwincher Reward Hottest Job with Prizes to Beat the Heat

14 July 2014 - Know someone who’s feeling the heat at work — literally? Cintas Corporation, a leading provider of on-site safety services and training solutions, and The Sqwincher Corporation, a leader in electrolyte replacement drinks, today launched its “Hottest Job in America” contest for employees in high-heat environments.

Steel Institute Pleased With Commerce Determination on OCTG

14 July 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) hailed the Department of Commerce (DOC) affirmative final determination in the trade case on oil country tubular goods (OCTG) against nine countries, including South Korea.

USW Welcomes Trade Decision on South Korean OCTG

14 July 2014 - United Steelworkers (USW) international president Leo W. Gerard issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Commerce made its decision to impose dumping margins against South Korean oil country tubular goods (OCTG) dumped into the United States:

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