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Essar Steel Algoma Sells Remaining Interest in Cogeneration Facility

27 November 2009 - Essar Steel Algoma has completed the sale of its remaining 50.1% equity interest in Algoma Energy LP to Essar Power Canada Ltd. for C$136 million.

AISI Endorses Trade, Competitiveness Conclusions of U.S.-China Report

27 November 2009 - The American Iron and Steel Institute reports that it “soundly endorses” key trade and competitiveness-related conclusions contained in the 2009 Annual Report to Congress recently issued by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

U.S. Commerce Department Finds Subsidization of OCTG from China

25 November 2009 - The Department of Commerce announced on November 24 its final determination in the countervailing duty investigation on imports of oil country tubular goods from P.R. China. It found that Chinese producers/exporters of OCTG have received net countervailable subsidies ranging from 10.36 to 15.78%.

AK Tube Plant Recertified in VPP Safety Program

25 November 2009 - The Columbus, Ind., plant of AK Tube has been recertified as a Star site in the Indiana Department of Labor's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). The Star designation signifies that the plant's safety programs surpass OSHA requirements.

Preliminary Steel Imports Rise Again in October

25 November 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,560,000 net tons of steel in October 2009, a 29% increase compared to September final data, according to the latest report from AISI.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco, Employees Support United Way

24 November 2009 - ArcelorMittal Dofasco and its employees make a $1 million donation to the United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton.

China’s Output Boosts World Crude Steel to 13.1% Increase in October

23 November 2009 - World crude steel production for the 66 countries reporting to the World Steel Association stood at an estimated 112,177 million tonnes in October 2009 — 3.1% higher than the previous month (September 2009) and 13.1% higher than October 2008.

AK Steel Recognizes Valuable Suppliers, Processors

23 November 2009 - AK Steel is honoring four suppliers and three processors for providing outstanding service, value, and strategic support to its business plan in 2009.

AHSS Featured on Car of the Year

20 November 2009 - The North American steel industry and AISI’s Steel Market Development Institute are celebrating the selection of the 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid as Motor Trend Car of the Year. The cars employ a number of advanced high-strength steel technologies.

AK Steel to Increase Carbon Steel Prices

20 November 2009 - AK Steel says it will increase spot market prices for its carbon steel products, effective January 1, 2010.

Severstal NA to Restart Yorkville Cold Mill

20 November 2009 - OAO Severstal announces the resumption of operations for Severstal Wheeling’s Yorkville, Ohio, cold rolling mill in response to increasing demand for cold rolled and coated products.

September Steel Shipments Rise 3.9% above August

19 November 2009 - U.S. steel mills shipped 5,793,000 net tons for the month of September 2009, a 3.9% increase from August according to the latest report from AISI.

Tube City IMS Opens Trading Office in Taiwan

19 November 2009 - Tube City IMS has opened its first representative trading office in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.

CMC Cometals to Build Alloy Hardeners Plant near Cayce Minimill

18 November 2009 - CMC’s Cometals Division announces plans to construct a state-of-the-art alloy hardeners plant near the company’s Cayce, S.C., steel minimill.

Northwest Pipe no Longer in Compliance for NASDAQ Listing

18 November 2009 - Northwest Pipe receives notice that it is no longer in compliance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) due to the late filing of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.

ThyssenKrupp Names New Chairman of Steel Americas Management Board

18 November 2009 - Hans Fischer will become Chairman of the Management Board of the Steel Americas business area effective February 1, 2010. He will assume the position originally intended for Erich Heine, who died in an air crash on June 1.

U.S. Steel, Aluminum Shipments and Inventories Rise

18 November 2009 - Shipments of steel and aluminum products from U.S. metals service centers increased in October compared to September levels, and inventories for both metals rose slightly, according to the latest Metals Activity Report from the Metals Service Center Institute.

Konecranes Closes Alabama Factory

17 November 2009 - Konecranes will close its crane production and assembly facility in Birmingham, Ala., by December 31. The factory closure affects 18 employees.

AK Steel to Increase Stainless Steel Prices

17 November 2009 - AK Steel will increase base prices by 6 to 9% for all 200-, 300- and 400-series flat rolled stainless steel products, depending on grade and product form.

AISI Salutes Soldiers in Recognition of Veterans Day

13 November 2009 - The American Iron and Steel Institute salutes U.S. veterans for their noble service in preserving America’s national security, stressing that the U.S. steel industry is proud to serve the military in their efforts to defend our nation.

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