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Cliffs and USW Announce New 37-Month Labor Agreement

12 November 2012 - Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. announced that the United Steelworkers (USW) ratified the tentative settlement agreement signed by both parties this past October.

Herr-Voss Stamco Receives Order from Cascadia Metals

12 November 2012 - Cascadia Metals Ltd. of Delta, British Columbia, recently purchased a cut-to-length line from Herr-Voss Stamco which will be installed in Cascadia’s Brandon, Manitoba facility.

Carpenter Powder Products and SB Specialty Metals Expand Supply and Marketing Agreement

12 November 2012 - Under an expanded agreement, SB Specialty Metals will purchase 100% of its requirements for PM tool and high speed steels from Carpenter Powder Products.

MidWest Materials Completes Multi-Million Dollar Upgrade; Celebrates 60th Anniversary

09 November 2012 - MidWest Materials announced the completion of a multi-million dollar technology, equipment and facility investment project that will enable the company to remain competitive worldwide and to retain and create more jobs in Northeast Ohio.

U. S. Steel Tubular Products Selects Recipient of 2012 Chief Roughneck Award

09 November 2012 - U. S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc., a subsidiary of United States Steel Corporation, announced that Charles D. Davidson, chairman and CEO of Noble Energy, is the recipient of its Chief Roughneck Award for 2012. The announcement was made today at the 83rd annual meeting of the Independent Petroleum Association of America.

Ternium Mexico Expanding and Modernizing Its Pelletizing Plant in Colima

09 November 2012 - Ternium is investing US$36 million to expand and modernize its Alzada pelletizing plant in Colima, Mexico.

Butech Bliss VP Honored as "Outstanding Citizen of the Year"

09 November 2012 - Jock Buta, executive vice president of Butech Bliss has been chosen as the 2012 "Outstanding Citizen of the Year" and will be honored during the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce’s 66th annual dinner on 16 November.

Quad Infotech Completes First Phase of Interfacing with Gerdau Global SAP System

09 November 2012 - Quad Infotech has successfully completed the first phase of its implementation of the QMOS-SAP interface for four of Gerdau's North American plants.

U. S. Steel Announces Public Affairs Personnel Changes

08 November 2012 - United States Steel Corporation announced changes in the company’s Public Affairs Department.

October U.S. Steel Import Licenses Up 11% Over September

08 November 2012 - U.S. steel import permit applications in October rose 11% from Septemeber's preliminary import count, and this "import surge" is not being driven by U.S. demand, the American Iron & Steel Institute says.

AISI Announces 2012 Institute Medal Winners

08 November 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) awarded authors from ArcelorMittal Global R&D and Honda R&D the 2012 Institute Medal for their winning paper, "Characterization of Edge Fracture in Various Types of Advanced High Strength Steel."

Tenaris Reports Third Quarter Results, Gives Outlook

08 November 2012 - Tenaris S.A. announced its results for the third quarter, noting increased year-on-year sales led by higher demand in North and South America, but this was offset by lowershipments to the Middle East and lower demand for industrial products in Europe, in addition to seasonal factors.

Ternium Reports Lower Third Quarter Shipments in Latin America Offset by Higher Shipments in North America

07 November 2012 - Latin American steelmaker Ternium reported its third quarter financial results, noting it expects steel demand in the Americas to increase next year as market conditions gradually improve in North America and in Brazil.

Klöckner Reports Continuing Struggles in Europe But Growth in U.S. Operations

07 November 2012 - Klöckner & Co. reported a net loss in the third quarter of the year, announcing further restructuring plans in light of the ongoing decline in European steel demand and the uncertain outlook. In contract to its struggles in Europe, the company made further gains in the U.S. market where it says there is still dynamic growth, among other things thanks to the completed integration of Macsteel Service Centers USA.

Severstal North America Appoints New VP of Human Resources

07 November 2012 - Severstal North America has appointed Ms. Olga G. Filatova Vice President, Human Resources, Severstal North America, effective 15 November 2012. Filatova replaces Mr. Melvin Baggett, who is retiring after 36 years of service with the company.

SSAB Dedicates New Q&T Line in Alabama

07 November 2012 - SSAB recently dedicated its newest queching line, a $300 million line in Axis, Ala., which will produce 220,000 tons per year of ultra high-strength steels.

Carpenter Technology CEO Selected as "Most Profitable CEO" for 2012

06 November 2012 - William A. Wulfsohn, President & CEO of Carpenter Technology Corporation, has been selected by the ranking committee of ExecRank as a "Most Profitable CEO" for 2012.

Nucor Enters Long-Term Natural Gas Agreement

06 November 2012 - Nucor Corporation announced that it has entered into a long-term agreement with Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. for an onshore natural gas drilling program in the continental U.S. that it believes will ensure a reliable, low cost supply of natural gas for its existing and expected future needs for more than 20 years.

AK Steel Announces Price Increase

06 November 2012 - AK Steel said today that it will increase current spot market base prices for all carbon flat-rolled steel products by $50 per ton, effective immediately with new orders.

Horsehead Holding Reports Quarterly Loss as Steel Industry Production Declines

06 November 2012 - Horsehead Holding Corp. reported a consolidated net loss for the third quarter of 2012 but noted its EAF dust recycling facilities processed 17% more dust despite lower steel industry output, its zinc smelter produced 7% more zinc and its INMETCO operations produced 6% more nickel remelt alloy.

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