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Quad Engineering to Supply Complete Hot/Cold Strip Laboratory Mill to Natural Resources Canada

01 February 2013 - Natural Resources Canada’s CanmetMATERIALS laboratory has placed an order with Quad Engineering Inc. for the turnkey supply and installation of a complete hot/cold strip laboratory mill to be installed in Hamilton, Ont.

Carpenter Technology Reports Strong Second Quarter Results

31 January 2013 - As it reported its earnings for its fiscal second quarter, Carpenter Technology Corp. noted that it is continuing to see strong end market demand for its premium and ultra-premium products and believes its investments in aerospace and energy markets will continue to drive growth over the next few years.

AIST Announces CVS Technologies as AISTech 2013 Global Event Sponsor

30 January 2013 - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is proud to announce CVS Technologies as the Global Event Sponsor for AISTech 2013 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., USA, 6–9 May 2013.

Gerdau Lays Off Workers Despite Expansion Intended to Retain Employees

30 January 2013 - Gerdau Long Steel North America, which is working on a US$47 million expansion of its St. Paul, Minn., plant that is intended to retain jobs, is laying off 31 employees, the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal reports.

IMS Systems Now Producing Compact X-Ray Thickness Gauges for Reversing Cold Mills

30 January 2013 - IMS Systems, Inc. has begun manufacturing the XR X-ray Thickness Gauge at its facilities in suburban Pittsburgh. This development marks the first time in the company’s 33-year history that it is producing gauges outside of Germany, where its world headquarters are located.

Cliffs Natural Resources Announces Legal and Sustainability Leadership Appointments

30 January 2013 - Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. announced that effective immediately, the company's legal department has been reorganized to better serve the evolving needs of Cliffs' business.

Outokumpu Stainless USA Opens World-Class Melt Shop to the Media

30 January 2013 - Outokumpu Stainless USA opened the doors of its new melt shop for the first time on Thursday, 24 January 2013 for members of the media so they could get a first-hand view of the world class operation.

Carpenter Technology and U. S. Steel Enter Agreement for Development of Lighter High-Strength Steel

30 January 2013 - Carpenter Technology Corp. has finalized the completion of a formal cooperation agreement with United States Steel Corporation which allows for the development of new light weighting steel for automotive applications.

U. S. Steel Posts 2012 Net Loss, Largely Related to Serbia Divestiture

29 January 2013 - For the third consecutive quarter all three of U. S. Steel Corporation's reportable segments had positive operating results despite the uncertain global economic environment, the company reports.

AK Steel Reports Large Net Losses for 4Q12 and Full Year 2012

29 January 2013 - AK Steel says sluggish economic conditions impacted global demand and selling prices for steel products during the fourth quarter and the full-year of 2012.

SDI Optimistic for 2013 as it Reports Results for Challenging 2012

29 January 2013 - Despite a challenging fourth quarter and full-year 2012, Steel Dynamics Inc. is optimistic regarding the next year as demand for high-quality steel has not abated and market sectors continue to build momentum.

Universal Stainless Reports 4Q12 Sales Consistent with Low Activity Levels Industry-Wide

29 January 2013 - Universal Stainless & Alloy Products said economic uncertainty kept customers focused on inventory reduction at 2012 year-end, but there are early signs that some customers are returning to the market, with most predicting only a gradual recovery in meaningful demand.

Becky Hites Joins Miller Mathis

29 January 2013 - Miller Mathis is pleased to announce Becky E. Hites has joined the company as a managing director.

Arkansas Governor Announces US$1.1 Billion Steel Mill Project

29 January 2013 - Gov. Mike Beebe on Tuesday unveiled Arkansas’ largest ever economic development project, saying investors were poised to build a US$1.1 billion steel mill along the Mississippi River if legislators approve startup funding, the Associated Press reports.

AIIS: Steel Imports Plummet in December

28 January 2013 - Steel imports declined 13.9% in December 2012 compared to November according to preliminary government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

Global Outlook is Positive for U.S. Coal and Minerals Mining

28 January 2013 - National Mining Association (NMA) president & CEO Hal Quinn said at a press briefing today that the outlook for U.S. coal and minerals mining in 2013 is positive due to clear improvements in key sectors of the U.S. economy and the global demand for mined products, particularly in developing economies.

FlexSteel Pipeline Technologies Introduces 8-Inch Version of Flexible Line Pipe

28 January 2013 - FlexSteel Pipeline Technologies, manufacturer of the next generation of steel line pipe, announced FlexSteel pipe is now available in 8-inch diameter up to 1,500 psi.

Timken Delivers Strong 2012 Results; Provides Outlook for 2013

24 January 2013 - The Timken Co. reported overall strong results for the 2012 year but noted lower shipments in its steel segment, primarily in the industrial and oil and gas market sectors, which were offset by improved pricing.

Mechel Resumes Mining at West Virginia Facility

24 January 2013 - Mechel OAO, a Russian mining and metals company, reported the resumption of work at several of Mechel Bluestone's mining facilities in West Virginia.

U.S. Imports Decline 14% from November to December

24 January 2013 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,339,000 tons of steel in December 2012, including 1,654,000 tons of finished steel (down 14% and 19%, respectively, from November final data).

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