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Tata Steel Introduces New Bar Sizes to Help North American Customers

29 July 2013 - Listening to U.S. customer feedback has led to Tata Steel’s European operations reconfiguring some of its assets in the South Yorkshire area of the UK so as to better serve the vital North American market.

Cliffs Natural Resources Expects Demand to Remain Stable

29 July 2013 - Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. reported second quarter results, noting that it anticipates modest growth in the U.S. economy for the remainder of the year, which is expected to support stable North American steelmaking utilization rates.

U.S. Commerce Department Begins Unfair Trade Investigation of OCTG Imports

29 July 2013 - The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has initiated antidumping duty investigations of imports of certain oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from India, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, the Republic of Turkey, Ukraine, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and countervailing duty investigations of imports of OCTG from India and the Republic of Turkey

AISI Lauds Passage of Bridge Amendment

26 July 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) applauded the Senate passage of an amendment to ensure that bridges most in need of repair are fixed ahead of any others.

Alton Steel President: Sale 'Right Thing To Do' For Company

26 July 2013 - The potential sale of Alton Steel is good news for the steel mill and its employees, the company's president said, the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Grupo Simec Reports Results of Operations for First Half of 2013

26 July 2013 - Grupo Simec reported 22% lower net sales and 11% lower shipments of finished steel products in the first half of 2013 compared to the year prior.

SteelBenchmarker: Most HRB Prices Move Upward

26 July 2013 - The bi-monthly SteelBenchmarker™ report shows China, U.S. and World export HRB prices moving upwards, but Western Europe HRB prices moving down slightly.

Nucor Employee Receives ASTM International Boedecker Award for Contribution to Iron and Steel Standards

25 July 2013 - Daniel Edelman, UCS development metallurgist at Nucor Corp., Crawfordsville, Ind., has received the Kenneth J. Boedecker Jr. Distinguished Service Award for his exemplary contributions to ASTM International Committee A05 on Metallic-Coated Iron and Steel Products.

Edwards Boosts Local U.S. Presence

25 July 2013 - Edwards Group Limited, a leading manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products and abatement systems and a global provider of related value-added services, announced the addition of three new senior U.S. team members, each experts in the practical application of vacuum technology in manufacturing processes.

Timken Continues to Generate Strong Operating Margins Across All Segments

25 July 2013 - As it reported its second quarter earnings results, the Timken Company adjusted its full-year outlook to reflect a slower economic recovery now expected in the second half of 2013.

Explosion Rocks ATI Plant; No One Injured

25 July 2013 - No one was reported injured Wednesday night in an explosion at the ATI Allegheny Ludlum plant along Route 981 in Derry Township, a company spokesman said, the Pittsburgh Tribune Review reported.

Alabama State Port Authority to Expand, Build New $36 Million Steel Terminal

25 July 2013 - A new US$36 million steel terminal will be constructed on the north side of the port, officials with the Alabama State Port Authority said early Wednesday, which will expand the port’s ability to handle steel coil at the main docks complex, according to the Mobile Press-Register.

AK Steel Announces Price Increase for Carbon Steel Products

25 July 2013 - AK Steel has increased current spot market base prices for all carbon flat-rolled steel products by a minimum of US$25 per ton.

AIIS: U.S. Steel Imports Plummet 14% in June

25 July 2013 - Steel imports declined 14% in June compared to May according to preliminary government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

SunCoke Energy Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results

25 July 2013 - As it reported its quarterly earnings results, SunCoke Energy, Inc. said its coal business continues to be a challenge while its domestic coke business continues to deliver solid results.

U.S. Preliminary Steel Imports Drop 14% in June

24 July 2013 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,442,000 tons of steel in June, including 1,956,000 tons of finished steel (down 14% and 9%, respectively, vs. May final data).

Allegheny Technologies Announces Second Quarter 2013 Results

24 July 2013 - As it reported its quarterly earnings results, Allegheny Technologies Inc. said weak economic growth in the U.S., negative growth in the Eurozone, and slower growth in China, India and other developing economies continued to negatively impact demand and create pricing pressure for its products from the chemical process industry, electrical energy, and construction and mining equipment markets.

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