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Leveltek Announces Expansion of Laporte, Ind., Facility

26 October 2012 - Leveltek, a manufacturer of stretch leveling systems, is excited to announce a significant expansion at its Laporte, Ind., location.

Winterization Begins at RG Steel in Warren

26 October 2012 - Workers last week began the timely and expensive process of protecting infrastructure inside the former RG Steel Mill in Warren, Ohio, against damage from frozen pipes as winter approaches.

SunCoke Energy Reports Third Quarter 2012 Results

26 October 2012 - SunCoke Energy, Inc. reported third quarter 2012 results, noting its entire U.S. cokemakign fleet continued to deliver strong results, with its Middletown facility fueling a signficant portion of the increase.

Severstal NA Wins Gold Medal of AIST Reliability Achievement Award

26 October 2012 - Severstal North America, one of the largest U.S.-based flat-rolled steel producers, is pleased to announce that it was selected as the Gold Medal winner of the 2012 Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST) Reliability Achievement Award. The award, open to all North American iron and steel producers, recognizes an individual project that has had significant impact on operational reliability.

CHRG Metals Names New Operations Manager

26 October 2012 - CHRG Metals has announced the addition of Winston Sitarz as Operations Manager. He will be responsible for the continuous improvement and overall effectiveness of warehouse operations for the stainless and nickel alloy processor.

Kennametal Names Vice President Integrated Supply Chain and Logistics

26 October 2012 - Kennametal Inc. announced the appointment of Peter Dragich to the position of Vice President Integrated Supply Chain and Logistics; in this role, Dragich will lead the company’s global manufacturing operations; distribution centers and reconditioning facilities; with additional responsibilities for supply chain management; supplier sourcing; advanced manufacturing engineering; and environmental, health and safety.

Steel Dynamics Awards SBQ Plant Expansion Contract to SMS Meer

25 October 2012 - Steel Dynamics awarded the contract for a major expansion of its SBQ plant at its Pittsboro, Ind., works to SMS Meer. This upgrade is to integrate a new reheating furnace, a roughing mill and a new threeroll PSM® (Precision Sizing Mill) into the facility.

Gerdau Unveils New Continuous Caster in Michigan

25 October 2012 - Gerdau has completed construction of a new continuous caster at its Monroe, Mich. facility; the caster was showcased at a ribbon cutting ceremony held on 24 October 2012.

Cliffs Natural Resources Provides Quarterly Update and Outlook for Iron Ore and Coal

25 October 2012 - As it reported its thir quarter earnings, Cliffs Natural Resources said it continues to maneuver through a volatile pricing environment and anticipates moderate volatility in the pricing for seaborne iron ore and met coal products.

Pricing Pressure Affects Reliance Steel Earnings Results

25 October 2012 - Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. reported its tons sold in the third quarter increased over last year driven mostly by increased sales of stainless and aluminum products. Downward pressure on pricing affected sales, and the company expects economic uncertainty and seasonal trends to affect fourth quarter sales as well.

Timken Reports Third Quarter Results Impacted by Fragile Economy, Declining Demand

25 October 2012 - The Timken Company reported lower sales in the third quarter due to weak demand, lower surcharges and the impact of currency, and is expecting even lower shipments to customers in many of its global markets in the fourth quarter.

Manufacturing CEOs Retain Optimism About Business in 2013

25 October 2012 - “Same as it ever was” is not only a lyric by The Talking Heads, it also describes the outlook for the fabricating and manufacturing sector in 2013. A group of CEOs – who will be featured at a roundtable at the FABTECH exposition – remain optimistic that the growth experienced by many manufacturers since 2010 will continue for a third year in a row.

Recycling Wasted Heat and Power Could Clean the Air

25 October 2012 - ArcelorMittal Steel USA is finding an uncommon way to beat the competition: It is cutting energy consumption at one of its steel plants in Chicago by re-using heat to make electricity. It says that it is saving $100 million a year by creating an extra 75 megawatts of emissions-free electricity, according to a Forbes report.

AIST Presents the 2012 Reliability Achievement Awards

24 October 2012 - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) proudly announced the 2012 Gold, Silver and Bronze Reliability Achievement Awards on 23 October 2012. These awards recognize organizations and the individuals within them that have developed, applied and proved a new practice, policy or procedure that significantly improves iron- and steelmaking reliability in North America.

Konecranes Wins Landmark Order for 24 Cranes for Chinese Pipe Mill in Texas

24 October 2012 - In one of the largest orders it has received in the U.S., Konecranes has been awarded a contract to supply all of the cranes for TPCO America Corporation’s new seamless steel pipe manufacturing facility near Gregory, Texas.

Gerdau Corsa Makes the Largest Private Investment in the History of Hidalgo State

24 October 2012 - Gerdau Corsa announced details of the project to build a new plant to produce structural steel in Ciudad Sahagún, Hidalgo, Mexico.

Allegheny Technologies Announces Positive Third Quarter Results Despite Economic Uncertainty

24 October 2012 - Continuing uncertainty regarding global economic conditions impacted Allegheny Technologies Inc.'s third quarter 2012 results but the specialty steelmaker sees growth potential in many markets, including the oil and gas/chemical process and jet engine aftermarket, among others.

CMC Reports a Fourth Consecutive Profitable Quarter

24 October 2012 - U.S.-based steelmaker and recycler Commercial Metals Company reported its earnings for the fiscal quarter and year ended 31 August 2012, announcing a fourth consecutive quarter of profitability and the fifth-best year in the company's history, despite a backdrop of weak conditions in most major markets globally.

Michigan Seamless Tube Expands Pickling Capabilities

24 October 2012 - Michigan Seamless Tube announced that it will complete construction on a new 9,600 square foot pickling house later this year.

Universal Stainless Reports Third Quarter 2012 Results

24 October 2012 - As it reported its third quarter 2012 results, Universal Stainless & Alloy Products says it is encouraged by the continued expansion of its aerospace-related businesses, but that other industries have been moving cautiously through the second half of the year due to global economic conditions and overall uncertainty.

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