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Worthington Subsidiary Announces New Drywall Framing System

18 August 2009 - Dietrich Metal Framing and ClarkWestern Building Systems announce their new ProSTUD Drywall Framing System, a new generation of drywall framing technology co-developed to meet the needs of today’s steel framing applications.

Domestic Metal Centers Continue to Destock

18 August 2009 - Inventories of steel and aluminum products at North American metals service centers continued to decline in July, with ongoing destocking underscored by year-on-year shipment declines, according to the latest Metals Activity Report from the Metals Service Center Institute.

L.B. Foster Awarded Rail Contract

17 August 2009 - L.B. Foster Co. has been awarded a $7.6 million contract for 115# rail for installation on the 21-mile A-Train transit project linking Denton and Carrollton, Texas.

Tube City IMS Names New President and CEO

17 August 2009 - Tube City IMS announces the appointment of Joseph Curtin as President and CEO of Tube City IMS Corp. and its operating subsidiary Tube City IMS, LLC.

ALJ Announces 3rd Quarter Earnings

17 August 2009 - ALJ, the parent company of Kentucky Electric, reports a net loss of $934,192 on net sales of $19.381 million for the third quarter, and a net loss of $1.065 million on net sales of $85.779 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2009.

Dietrich Facilities Receive Key Third-Party Code Compliance Certification

14 August 2009 - Dietrich Metal Framing’s 12 steel framing manufacturing facilities have obtained code compliance certification from the Steel Stud Manufacturers Association, making it the first national manufacturer to receive certification for all of its facilities.

Essar Steel Algoma Reports 1st Quarter Results

14 August 2009 - Essar Steel Algoma reports a net loss of $143.0 million on sales of $248.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.

Lakeside to Start up New End Finishing Processes; Announces Management Changes

13 August 2009 - Lakeside Steel is nearing startup of new end finishing capabilities including upsetting and threading at its Welland facility. The company also announced the appointment of Ron Bedard as Lakeside’s new President and CEO, replacing Tim Clutterbuck.

Cliffs Releases First Sustainable Development Report

12 August 2009 - Cliffs Natural Resources publishes its first Sustainable Development Report, providing an overview of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the company’s operations.

Steel Industry Executives Achieve LEED AP Accreditation

12 August 2009 - AISI reports that Helen Chen, Manager of Construction Standards Development, and Jonathan Humble, Regional Director-Construction Codes and Standards, achieved LEED AP accreditation in the specialty of Building Design + Construction.

California Steel Reports 2nd Quarter 2009 Results

12 August 2009 - California Steel Industries reports a net loss of $2.8 million on sales of $104.2 million for the second quarter, and a net loss of $18.2 million on net sales of $251.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

U. S. Steel Worldwide Marketing VP to Retire

10 August 2009 - United States Steel announces the retirement of Vice President-Worldwide Marketing Richard M. Efkeman effective Aug. 31, 2009, after 38 years of service with the company.

Gerdau Ameristeel Reports 2009 2nd Quarter Results

10 August 2009 - Gerdau Ameristeel reports a net loss of $57.6 million on net sales of $1.0 billion for the second quarter, and a net loss of $90.3 million on net sales of $2.1 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

AISI Thanks Senators for Support of Border Measure in Climate Bill

07 August 2009 - The American Iron and Steel Institute issues statement expressing strong support and appreciation to Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and nine of his Senate colleagues for issuing a letter to President Obama expressing their strong support for the inclusion of a border adjustment measure in any climate bill that is crafted by Congress.

Russel Metals Reports 2009 2nd Quarter Loss

06 August 2009 - Russel Metals reports a net loss of $24.6 million on revenues of $462.5 million for the second quarter, and a net loss of $79.6 million on revenues of 1.105 billion for the first six months of 2009.

Steel Imports Log First Monthly Increase in 2009

06 August 2009 - Steel import permit applications totaled 951,000 net tons for the month of July, a 5% increase from permit tons recorded in June, according to the latest report from AISI.

Schnitzer Steel Gains Momentum in Clunkers Recycling Program

05 August 2009 - Schnitzer Steel Industries reports that its Clunkers Recycling Dealer Program has gained positive response from new car dealerships receiving trade-ins through the federal government’s recently implemented Car Allowance Rebate System.

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