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All the latest headlines from NAFTA trading partners: the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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Boulder Imaging Enters Rolled Steel Market

06 March 2014 - Boulder Imaging has entered into agreements with multiple North American rolled steel manufacturers to redefine and transform their coatings inspection technology.

AISI: U.S. Steel Import Market Share at 25% in February

06 March 2014 - Based on the U.S. Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that steel import permit applications for the month of February 2014 total 3,194,000 tons.

Universal Stainless Achieves Pratt & Whitney LCS Approval

06 March 2014 - Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. has achieved Pratt & Whitney's Laboratory Control at Source (LCS) approval for its Bridgeville, Dunkirk and North Jackson facilities.

Global Gauge Commissions Vision-Based Width Gauge in American Steel Plant

05 March 2014 - Global Gauge Corporation (GGC) has successfully commissioned its first stereoscopic width gauge system.

AIIS: U.S. Imports Jump on Improved Pricing, Strong Start to 2014

05 March 2014 - U.S. steel imports increased in January compared to December by 26.5%, according to preliminary U.S. government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

Universal Stainless Achieves OHSAS 18001:2007 Certification for North Jackson Facility

05 March 2014 - Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. has achieved OHSAS 18001:2007 certification at its North Jackson, Ohio, facility for the occupational health and safety activities related to melting, forging, heat treatment, and finishing metal products.

Arch Coal Announces Changes to Leadership Team

05 March 2014 - The board of directors of Arch Coal, Inc. announced two changes to the company's senior management team.

Industry Leaders Chosen For Recognition at AISTech 2014

03 March 2014 - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) recognizes, through peer reviews, the active leadership and significant contributions of individuals or companies to AIST and the global iron and steel industry.

worldsteel to Launch Steel Safety Day

03 March 2014 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) will hold its first Steel Safety Day on 28 April 2014.

Japanese Companies Mull Steel Wire Rod Processing Plant in Mexico

03 March 2014 - Kobe Steel, Ltd., trading affiliate Shinsho Corp., Metal One Corp., Osaka Seiko Ltd., and Republic Steel have signed a memorandum of understanding to consider establishing a joint venture in Mexico to process steel wire rod into steel wire of cold heading quality (CHQ).

AIST Foundation Announces Young Professional Program

03 March 2014 - The AIST Foundation Board of Trustees has approved funding for a pilot program designed to get more young professionals, ages 30 and younger, actively involved in the steel industry.

NDC Announces New Vice President of Global Operations

03 March 2014 - NDC Infrared Engineering announced the appointment of Mahesh Havildar as vice president of global operations for its Sensors, Systems and Metals Divisions.

Harsco Announces CEO Transition

03 March 2014 - Harsco Corp. announced that Patrick K. Decker has stepped down as president and chief executive officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately, to become CEO of Xylem Inc.

ThyssenKrupp Steel USA's Name Changed to Reflect New Ownership

28 February 2014 - The identity of one the world’s most modern steel finishing facilities, AM/NS Calvert, was announced at an employee-only reception held on facility grounds.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco Steel Goes into Ford’s Next Generation Edge Crossover

28 February 2014 - Ford’s next-generation Edge crossover — due to hit the market in January 2015 — will be manufactured using Extragal® steel produced at ArcelorMittal Dofasco in Hamilton, Canada.

Thermatool Simplifies HF Welding for Diverse API Product Manufacturer

28 February 2014 - One of the world’s largest suppliers of ERW pipes has completed the installation of a new 800kW Thermatool® HAZControl™ Technology Dual (induction/contact) Solid State HF Welder at one of its North American facilities.

Cokenergy and ArcelorMittal Indiana Harbor Sign 10-Year Agreement

27 February 2014 - Primary Energy Recycling Corp., a clean energy company that generates revenue from capturing and recycling recoverable heat and byproduct fuels from industrial processes, announced the signing of a new 10-year tolling agreement between Cokenergy and its site host, ArcelorMittal Indiana Harbor.

Acquisition of ThyssenKrupp Steel USA Completed

27 February 2014 - ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation (NSSMC) have completed the acquisition of ThyssenKrupp Steel USA, having received all necessary regulatory approvals.

voestalpine Continues Expansion with New Plants in South Africa, USA

27 February 2014 - The voestalpine Group is continuing its internationalization strategy and has opened its new Metal Forming Division site in East London, South Africa, and will soon open another site in Cartersville, Ga., USA.

NanoSteel Announces Founding Membership in Lightweighting Institute

27 February 2014 - The NanoSteel® Co., a leader in nano-structured steel materials design, announced that it is a founding member of the newly formed American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII).

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