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AISI: September Steel Shipments Down 13.7% from August

16 November 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that for the month of September 2012, U.S. steel mills shipped 7,233,375 tons, a 13.7% decrease from the 8,377,162 tons shipped in the previous month.

John Ferriola to be Named Nucor CEO Effective 1 January 2013

16 November 2012 - Nucor CEO Daniel R. DiMicco announced that he is passing this privilege and responsibility on to current President and Chief Operating Officer, John J. Ferriola. Ferriola will follow DiMicco as CEO effective 1 January 2013.

Record Levels of Steel Scrap Consumption Announced on America Recycles Day

16 November 2012 - In celebration of America Recycles Day, the Steel Recycling Institute announced that the recycling rate for the world’s most recycled material – steel – is at an all-time high of 92%. More than 85 million tons of steel scrap was consumed by steelmaking furnaces in 2011—an increase of nearly 10 million tons versus 2010.

The New Boom: Shale Gas Fueling an American Industrial Revolution

16 November 2012 - The shale gas revolution is firing up an old-fashioned American industrial revival, breathing life into businesses such as petrochemicals and glass, steel and toys, the Washington Post reports.

Nucor Steel Chooses Quad Infotech to Deliver a Complete MES Solution for Its Jewett Plant

16 November 2012 - Quad Infotech has been awarded an order by Nucor Steel Texas to provide a comprehensive manufacturing execution system (MES) in its steel plant in Jewett, Texas.

North American Service Centers See Pick Up in October

15 November 2012 - The slowdown in shipments from U.S. and Canadian service centers from 2011 levels which began in August, eased significantly in October, the Metals Service Center Institute reports.

AIST Announces the Matching Funds Challenge II

15 November 2012 - The AIST board of directors has approved a Matching Funds Challenge II: AIST will match, dollar for dollar, donations made to the AIST Foundation through 30 June 2013, up to an aggregate total of US$500,000.

U.S. Agency Determines Imports Are Not Hurting U.S. Pipe and Tube Industry

15 November 2012 - The U.S. International Trade Commission determined that imports of circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe from a host of countries have not injured or do not threaten to injure the U.S. industry; as a result, no antidumping or countervailing duty orders will be issued on the imports.

Heavy Plate Fabricator AT&F Announces Equipment Upgrades

15 November 2012 - AT&F, a custom steel fabricator in Cleveland, Ohio, announced equipment upgrades to one of its large rolling systems, including a new leveling system, PLC upgrade, new gearbox and electrical panel upgrade.

SMS Meer Receives Order for PQF® Seamless Tube Plant from TPCO America

14 November 2012 - TPCO America Corp. has placed an order with SMS Meer for the supply of a new 10¾” tube plant with PQF® rolling technology for the production of OCTG at its plant currently being built in Texas.

Essar Steel Algoma Reports Quarterly Results

14 November 2012 - Essar Steel Algoma Inc. says soft markets led to a weaker financial performance in the quarter ended 30 September 2012 but cost reduction efforts and other initiatives should bode well for improved performance in the next quarter.

Praxair to Construct New Plant in Minnesota

14 November 2012 - Praxair announced that it has signed a long-term contract with Mesabi Nugget to construct and operate a new plant at Mesabi’s Hoyt Lakes, Minn., iron nugget facility.

Canada Agency Makes Final Ruling in Trade Case Against Standard Pipe Imports

14 November 2012 - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made final determinations in the trade cases investigating standard pipe imports from the Chinese Taipei, India, Oman, Korea, Thaialnd, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey.

Greer Steel Makes Upgrades to Ohio Mill

13 November 2012 - Greer Steel recently made a number of upgrades and improvements to its 18" 4-high reversing mill to improve surface clealiness and Cpk performance of its strip steel products.

Don B. Daily Memorial Fund Selects Recipients

13 November 2012 - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation and the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) are proud to announce the second-year recipients of the newly established Don B. Daily Memorial Fund to Promote Steel Industry Safety and Health.

U.S. Steel Exports Sag in September on Weakening International Markets

13 November 2012 - U.S. steel exports declined in September compared to August by 9.7% according to government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

AK Steel Expects to Post Another Loss in Fourth Quarter

13 November 2012 - AK Steel provided an update to its outlook for the fourth quarter, expecting shipments just slightly higher than the third quarter but still projecting it will post a net loss for the quarter.

Kennametal Launches Initiative to Hire Veterans; Address Skills Gap

12 November 2012 - Kennametal Inc. announced a hiring initiative to actively recruit former military personnel into manufacturing careers as part of its initiatives to ensure the sustainability of manufacturing and provide employment for future generations.

SMS Siemag to Supply Hydraulic Oscillation System to Gallatin Steel

12 November 2012 - Gallatin Steel, based in Ghent, Ky., has awarded SMS Siemag LLC of Pittsburgh, Pa., a contract to design and supply a hydraulic oscillation system to replace the originally supplied electro-mechanical system.

AK Steel Announces Stainless Steel Price Increase

12 November 2012 - AK Steel said that it will increase base prices for all 200, 300 and 400 series flat rolled stainless steel products, effective with shipments on 30 December 2012.

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