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SSINA: U.S. Specialty Steel Imports Up 12.3% in January 2013

15 April 2013 - The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) has released statistical data on imports, U.S. consumption, and import penetration for January 2013.

Reliance Steel Completes Acquisition of Metals USA

15 April 2013 - Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. has completed the previously announced acquisition of Metals USA Holdings Corp., adding a total of 48 service centers throughout the U.S. to its existing operations.

AISI: Approval of Windsor Bridge Permit is "Great News" for Steel

15 April 2013 - The U.S. State Department issued a permit approving the construction of a new bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor in Ontario, Canada, which will enhance industry competitiveness and facilitate intra-NAFTA trade, the American Iron and Steel Institute says.

AK Steel Announces Stainless Steel Price Increase

12 April 2013 - AK Steel said today that it will increase base prices for all 200, 300 and 400 series flat rolled stainless steel products, effective with shipments on 6 May 2013.

Nucor Executive Vice President to Retire

12 April 2013 - Nucor Corporation announced that its executive vice president of fabricated construction products, Hamilton Lott, Jr., plans to retire on 3 June 2013 after more than 37 years of service with the company.  Raymond S. Napolitan, Jr., will take over his position.

U. S. Steel CEO: New Steel Grades to Play Leading Role in Achieving Future Fuel Economy Requirements

12 April 2013 - What material will lead the way in helping automakers achieve future fuel economy requirements? According to John Surma, chairman and CEO of United States Steel Corporation, the clear answer is steel.

MORE Successfully Commissions Motank Ram at Gerdau Corsa in Mexico

12 April 2013 - Gerdau Corsa successfully installed a Motank — a remote controlled ram for slag doors supplied by MORE — in its 60 ton AC EAF in Hidalgo, Mexico.

Canadian Agency Initiates Expiry Review of Duties on Structural Tubing

12 April 2013 - The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has initiated a five-year expiry review of its order made in 2008 concerning the dumping of structural steel tubing imports from Korea, South Africa and Turkey.

TMK Acquires Pipe Services Assets in Houston

12 April 2013 - The U.S.-based service company OFS International, controlled by TMK, has acquired a 100% stake in the pipe services and precision manufacturing assets of ITS Tubular Services.

Wichita Clutch Develops New Composite Water Jackets

11 April 2013 - Wichita Clutch, Wichita Falls, Texas, has developed new corrosion-resistant, lightweight engineered composite water jackets designed as drop-in replacements for cast iron jackets in WCB compatible brakes.

New Plate Mill Allows Diehl Steel to Custom Machine Large Footprint Steel Block

11 April 2013 - Diehl Steel of Cincinnati, Ohio, has installed a new plate mill that allows the company to custom machine steel material up to 30 inches wide by 50 inches long by 12 inches in height.

Metals USA Announces Stockholder Approval of Merger Agreement with Reliance Steel

11 April 2013 - Metals USA Holdings Corp. announced that its stockholders approved the adoption of the merger agreement, entered into on 6 February 2013, among Metals USA Holdings Corp., Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. and RSAC Acquisition Corp.

Timken Brings In-Line Forge Press, Intermediate Finishing Line and Heat-Treat Investments On Line

10 April 2013 - The Timken Company announced the completion of three previously announced capital investment projects totaling US$85 million. The Steel business investments include an open-die in-line forge press at the Faircrest Steel Plant in Canton, Ohio, and an intermediate finishing line and a second induction thermal treatment line at the Gambrinus Steel Plant, also in Canton.  

AIIS Says U.S. Port System Needs Dredging and Maintenance

10 April 2013 - The American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) is urging Congress to action on a pressing need to pass the Water Resources Development Act, with a particular focus on the provision that would require the full expenditure of funds collected under the Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) for the purpose for which it has always been intended — dredging and maintenance of the country's blue and brown water ports.

MORE Starts Up Catfis Manipulator at Ternium Mexico

10 April 2013 - MORE announced the successful installation and commissioning of a CATFIS manipulator at Ternium Mexico’s 120 ton AC EAF in Apodaca, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

American Crane & Equipment Completes Engineering Addition

10 April 2013 - American Crane & Equipment Corporation, a manufacturer of overhead electric cranes and hoists, has completed phase one of its two phase expansion. The first phase of construction includes a 2,500 square foot engineering addition with 11 cubicles and 3 offices. The second phase of the project involves the construction of a 43,000 square foot manufacturing facility.

AIST Represented at the Society of Women Engineers 2013 Capitol Hill Day

09 April 2013 - The Society of Women Engineers recently held its 2013 Capitol Hill Day in Washington, D.C., focusing on the importance of diversity and inclusion fueling innovation in STEM fields. AIST was one of 35 co-sponsoring organizations and was represented at the event by  four AIST members and one AIST staff member.

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