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

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AISI: U.S. Import Permits Up 4% in May

05 June 2013 - Based on the 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 May total 2,800,000 tons.

voestalpine Comments on Furthering Its Expansion in North America

05 June 2013 - Steel-based technology and industrial goods group voestalpine says that with its sustainable expansion strategy, no less than € 2.5 billion should be available for its North American activities.

Borusan Mannesmann Pipe Partners with Siemens for First U.S. Manufacturing Facility

04 June 2013 - Borusan Mannesmann, a Turkish steel pipe manufacturer and leading player in the European market, has turned to Siemens for the expansion of its operations in the U.S.

Hilco to Assist BDM in Sale of RG Steel Warren Assets

03 June 2013 - Hilco Trading announced that Hilco Warren purchased the steel making assets at the former RG Steel Mill facility in Warren, Ohio, from BDM Warren Steel Holdings.

Universal Stainless Names New Vice President of Finance, CFO and Treasurer

03 June 2013 - Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. announced that Michael D. Bornak has been named vice president of finance, chief financial officer and treasurer of the company effective 3 June 2013.

Olympic Steel Announces Passing of Founder and Chairman Emeritus Sol Siegal

03 June 2013 - Olympic Steel, Inc., a leading national metals service center, announced founder and chairman emeritus Sol Siegal passed away on 23 May 2013.

University of Toronto Students Sweep Top Honors in AISTech 2013 Student Contests

31 May 2013 - Materials science and engineering students from the University of Toronto swept the top prizes for materials recycling research in undergraduate and graduate categories at AISTech 2013.

Schnitzer Provides Outlook for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2013

31 May 2013 - Schnitzer Steel Industries said the combination of declining selling prices, continued constrained supply trends, and lower tax benefits are expected to result in sequentially lower consolidated net income during the third quarter of fiscal 2013 ending 31 May 2013.

ArcelorMittal Completes Sale of 15% Interest in Canadian Mines

31 May 2013 - ArcelorMittal announced the completion of the previously announced investment by a consortium led by POSCO and China Steel Corporation to acquire a 15% joint venture interest in ArcelorMittal’s Labrador Trough iron ore mining and infrastructure assets in Quebec, Canada for US$1.1 billion.

U. S. Steel Elects Mario Longhi to President and COO

30 May 2013 - United States Steel Corporation announced that the company's Board of Directors has elected Mario Longhi to the position of president. Longhi will retain his current role as chief operating officer and assume additional responsibilities for risk management and human resources.

PSI Metals Announces New Employee in Pittsburgh Office

30 May 2013 - PSI Metals, a global company providing production management systems to the metals industry, announced the appointment of a new employee in its North American headquarters in Pittsburgh.

Crompion International Announces Executive Promotion and Key Sales Hires

30 May 2013 - Louisiana-based specialty stainless steels producer and solutions provider Crompion International, LLC announced a major promotion and three key executive hires to support its recently completed brand transformation.

voestalpine Sees Significant Interest in Its Texas HBI

29 May 2013 - The first customer of voestalpine's new HBI facility being built in Texas has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to purchase HBI.

TRUCONNECT Remote Monitoring from Konecranes Helps Steel Industry Improve Safe Use of Equipment

29 May 2013 - TRUCONNECT® Remote Monitoring and Reporting helps steel mills improve the safe use of their equipment, provide the right maintenance at the right time and assess the lifecycle of crane components.

AK Tube Plant Recognized for Outstanding Safety Performance

28 May 2013 - The Walbridge, Ohio, plant of AK Tube LLC, a subsidiary of AK Steel, has been recognized for outstanding safety performance by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Division of Safety and Hygiene. 

AIIS: U.S. Steel Imports Edge Up in April, but Remain Depressed from 2012 Levels

28 May 2013 - U.S. steel imports increased 4.2% in April compared to March, according to preliminary government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

Hamilton Caster Helps Oil Industry Giant Get Lean

28 May 2013 - A simple request for a caster from gas-and-oil drilling giant Helmerich & Payne (H&P) led to a custom-designed dolly and collaboration on lean enterprise with U.S. manufacturer, Hamilton Caster.

U.S. Steel Shipments up 6.5% M-o-M, Down 6.9% Y-o-Y

27 May 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that for the month of March 2013, U.S. steel mills shipped 7,922,265 tons, a 6.5% increase from the previous month and a 6.9% decrease from March 2012.

Cintas Names 5 Ways to Engage Employees During National Safety Month

27 May 2013 - In recognition of National Safety Month this June, Cintas Corporation, a leader in first-aid and personal protective products (PPE), has identified five activities to engage employees and help reinforce best safety practices.

AWMI Announces 2012 International Member of the Year

24 May 2013 - The Association of Women in the Metal Industries is proud to recognize Lauren Kerekes, international treasurer and member of the Columbus Chapter, as the recipient of its 2012 International Member of the Year Award.

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