North America
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RAD-CON Appoints New Director of Marketing and Sales
14 February 2013 - Cleveland, Ohio-based RAD-CON, Inc., a leader in hydrogen bell furnaces for strip and wire coils, announced that Wynn H. Kearns as joined the company as director of marketing and sales.
Alpha Natural Resources Reports 2012 Results
14 February 2013 - After a period of cyclical weakness in the global metallurgical coal market in the second half of 2012, developments are beginning to point to gradual improvement, Alpha Natural Resources noted in its quarterly and annual earnings report.
Metals Service Center Institute Responds to State of the Union Address
14 February 2013 - While the Metals Service Center Institute supports the majority of the policies to expand U.S. manufacturing outlined by President Obama, it also recognizes several proposals outlined by the president could have profoundly negative consequences for metals producers, distributors and processors.
Barry Zekelman Returning as CEO of JMC Steel Group
14 February 2013 - JMC Steel Group announced that chief executive officer, Frank A. Riddick III, is leaving the company to pursue other matters and that Barry Zekelman, executive chairman, is returning to the office of CEO, effective immediately.
Essar Steel Algoma Announces Quarterly Results
14 February 2013 - Despite lackluster steel markets, Essar Steel Algoma said its commitment to safety and the continued realization of cost reduction strategies combined to generate improved operating results for the quarter ended 31 December 2012.
Warren Steel Holdings Announces Facility Upgrades and Additions
14 February 2013 - Warren Steel Holdings (WSH), a producer and supplier of high-quality continuously cast carbon and alloy steel products, announced that it has successfully renovated its existing rail siding and introduced several key new pieces of analytical equipment, including a scanning electron microscope.
NanoSteel Names New Vice President and General Manager of Powder Metallurgy
13 February 2013 - The NanoSteel® Company, a leader in nano-structured steel materials design, announced that Harald Lemke has joined the company as vice president and general manager of powder metallurgy.
Voestalpine Rotec to Invest US$1.4 Million in New Line
13 February 2013 - Lafayette, Ind., manufacturer Voestalpine Rotec, which makes precision steel tubes and other products for the automobile industry, is investing in a new product line, a local newspaper reports.
U.S. Steel Exports Continue Slump in December, but Set an All-Time Record for the Year
12 February 2013 - Steel exports set a new record in 2012, increasing 2.2% over the previous record year of 2008, according to government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
AISI Announces 2013 Public Policy Agenda
12 February 2013 - In advance of President Obama’s State of the Union speech, the American Iron and Steel Institute announced its 2013 Public Policy Agenda, part of an aggressive strategy by AISI and member companies to promote a strong steel industry and robust manufacturing sector.
Konecranes Opens New Overhead Crane Service Branch in Louisiana
12 February 2013 - Konecranes, a global leader in the manufacturing and servicing of overhead cranes and lifting equipment, announced the opening of a new service branch in Sulphur, La., to serve the southwest Louisiana area.
MST - Seamless Tube & Pipe Completes Pickle House Expansion
11 February 2013 - MST - Seamless Tube & Pipe (MST), a leading manufacturer of high-quality carbon and alloy seamless cold-drawn pipe and tube, announced that it has completed construction of a new 9,600 square foot pickle house, the fifth such structure at MST’s 320,000 square foot facility.
Charter Manufacturing Enters Fourth Generation of Family Leadership
11 February 2013 - Charter Manufacturing Co. announced chairman and CEO John A. Mellowes will step down from his day-to-day duties in July as his two sons take on the top leadership roles with the company.
Essar Steel Minnesota Signs Landmark Iron Ore Pellet Off-Take Agreement with ArcelorMittal USA
11 February 2013 - Essar Steel Minnesota LLC announced it has entered into a long term iron ore pellet off-take agreement with ArcelorMittal USA.
CHRG Metals Doubles Facility Size with Relocation
08 February 2013 - Due to increased business and the need for additional processing equipment and storage of inventory, CHRG Metals, a specialty division of O’Neal Steel, is preparing to move to a facility twice the size of its current operation in Houston.
Russel Metals Upgrading Cut-to-Length Lines in Ontario
08 February 2013 - Russel Metals Inc. is investing $7 million to upgrade its two cut-to-length lines at its B&T Steel division in Stoney Creek, Ont., Canada.
Spraying Systems Co. Expands MFP FullJet Full Cone Nozzle Line
07 February 2013 - Spraying Systems Co. has expanded the MFP (Maximum Free Passage) FullJet full cone nozzle line to include 1-1/2″, 2″, 2-1/2″ and 3″ sizes for applications with flow rates up to 705 gpm (2670 lpm) and 80 psi (6 bar).
U.S. Finished Steel Imports Jump in January
06 February 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute reported that steel import permit applications for the month of January 2013 totaled 2,629,000 tons — a 12% rise from December 2012.
Reliance Steel to Buy Metals USA in Deal Worth $1.2 Billion
06 February 2013 - Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. and Metals USA Holdings Corp. announced a definitive merger agreement whereby Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. will acquire all outstanding shares of Metals USA Holdings Corp. for US$20.65 per share in cash, representing an enterprise value of approximately US$1.2 billion.
ALJ Completes Sale of Kentucky Electric Steel to Optima Specialty
06 February 2013 - ALJ Regional Holdings, Inc. has completed the sale of its majority-owned subsidiary, KES Acquisition Co., which includes Kentucky Electric Steel, to Optima Specialty Steel, Inc. for US$112.5 million.
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