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AK Steel's Zanesville Works Recognized for Outstanding Safety Performance

25 March 2013 - AK Steel's Zanesville Works in Ohio has been recognized for outstanding safety performance by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety and Hygiene.

AISI Members Tell Congressional Subcommittee that More Can Be Done to Help U.S. Steel Industry and Manufacturing

22 March 2013 - On 21 March 2013 at a hearing in Washington, D.C., chief executives from a number of the leading steel companies in the U.S. told members of the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, that - while the steel industry is regaining a post-recession momentum -- many government policies on tax, energy, infrastructure, environment and trade need to be remedied to keep American jobs in steel and other manufacturing sectors.

U.S. Court Confirms AK Steel Does Not Infringe on Patent

22 March 2013 - AK Steel said that the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied, on 20 March 2013, ArcelorMittal's petition for re-hearing in its patent infringement lawsuit involving aluminized boron steel.

Nucor Chooses Russula Mill Control for Jewett Mill

22 March 2013 - Russula announced it has been selected by Nucor Steel of Jewett, Texas, to upgrade the automation system and drives for its Texas 1 bar mill.

UAW Members Ratify Early Labor Agreement for Coshocton Works

22 March 2013 - AK Steel said that members of the United Auto Workers (UAW), Local 3462, have ratified a new three-year labor agreement covering about 330 hourly production and maintenance employees at the company’s Coshocton Works in Ohio.

American Iron and Steel Insitute Supports Currency Reform Bill

22 March 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute says China’s undervalued currency is a key reason why the U.S. has lost 5.7 million manufacturing jobs in the last decade, and has urged Members of Congress to support currency legislation introduced this week to remedy this unfair trade practice.

SSINA Reports Stainless and Specialty U.S. Market Data for 2012

21 March 2013 - The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) has released statistical data on imports, U.S. consumption, and import penetration for the full year 2012.

Energy Use and Energy Intensity in U.S. Manufacturing Sector Down Since 2002

20 March 2013 - Total energy consumption in the manufacturing sector decreased by 17% from 2002 to 2010, according to just-released data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Nucor Announces Guidance for Its First Quarter Earnings

19 March 2013 - Nucor Corporation announced guidance for its first quarter ending 30 March 2013, noting weakening performance in its steel sheet segment which was offset by improved profitability in the structural steel segment.

IIBG to Begin Preliminary Feasibility Study for Granulated Iron Project in Canada

19 March 2013 - International Iron Beneficiation Group Limited (IIBG), an affiliate of OAO Severstal, has launched a preliminary feasibility study to consider the viability of building a granulated iron facility in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Steel Dynamics Provides First Quarter 2013 Earnings Guidance

19 March 2013 - Steel Dynamics, Inc. provided first quarter earnings guidance, noting that steel shipments are expected to be fairly flat in comparison to the fourth quarter of 2012, as decreases in galvanized sheet volume are expected to be offset by increased long product shipments.

Optima Specialty Steel Announces Planned Executive Changes

19 March 2013 - Optima Specialty Steel, Inc., one of North America’s independent manufacturers of specialty steel products including cold drawn seamless tubes, cold finished steel bars and hot rolled steel bars, announced planned transitions in executive and Board leadership.

Nucor Challenges Big River Steel

19 March 2013 - Controversy has arisen both in Mississippi County and Little Rock concerning the proposed construction of Big River Steel's new mill south of Osceola, according to a report from the Blytheville Courier News.

North American Service Center Shipments Fell in February

19 March 2013 - Steel shipments from U.S. service centers during the month of February declined almost 8% from a year ago while declines in U.S. service center aluminum shipments declined by just over 12%, the Metals Service Center Institute reported.

January 2013 U.S. Steel Mill Shipments at Highest Monthly Amount Since August 2012

18 March 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that for the month of January 2013, U.S. steel mills shipped 8,210,726 tons, a 9.7% increase from the 7,483,120 tons shipped in the previous month, December 2012, and a 3.4% decrease from the 8,497,932 tons shipped in January 2012.

Nissan to Use AHSS in up to 25% of New Model Parts

18 March 2013 - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced its plan to expand the use of advanced high tensile strength steel (AHSS) in to up to 25% of the vehicle parts (measured by weight) installed in its new production models.

Indian Firm Looking at RG Steel Plant in Mingo Junction

18 March 2013 - Steelmakers from India are interested in restarting at least part of the silent RG Steel facility in Mingo Junction, which contains the US$115 million electric arc furnace, according to the plant's current owner, the Weirton Daily Times reports.

ArcelorMittal Completes First Installment of Sale of 15% Interest in ArcelorMittal Mines Canada

18 March 2013 - ArcelorMittal announced the completion of the first installment of the previously announced investment by a consortium led by POSCO and China Steel Corporation (CSC) to acquire a joint venture interest in ArcelorMittal’s Labrador Trough iron ore mining and infrastructure assets in Quebec, Canada.

Advance Hires Jeff Becker As Sales Manager—Integrated Systems

14 March 2013 - Advance Storage Products is proud to announce and welcome Jeff Becker as its new sales manager—integrated systems.

AK Steel Names Vice President, Human Resources

14 March 2013 - AK Steel announced that Stephanie S. Bisselberg has been named vice president, human resources, effective 1 April 2013. She succeeds Lawrence F. Zizzo, who is retiring on 31 March 2013 following a 35 year career in the steel industry.

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