Steel News

EPA, PA DEP File Complaint against Erie Coke

23 September 2009 - U.S. Department of Justice files complaint on behalf of EPA and PA DEP against Erie Coke for Clean Air Act violations at its coke foundry in Erie, Pa.

Lakeside Steel Announces Interest in Acquisition of Barzel Assets

23 September 2009 - Lakeside Steel expresses interest in acquiring some or all of the assets of Barzel Industries, a processor and distributer of pipe and tube, through the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.

Despite Recovery, Stainless Production Still Down Through First Half of ‘09

23 September 2009 - World production of crude stainless steel reached 10.8 million tonnes through the first six months of 2009, a 26.7% decrease compared to YTD08, according to preliminary figures released by ISSF.

Preliminary Steel Imports Decline 14% in August

23 September 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 855,000 net tons of steel in August, the lowest import total to date for 2009, according to the latest report form AISI.

Lakeside Steel Celebrates Centennial in Welland

22 September 2009 - Lakeside Steel celebrates 100 years of operations at its facility in Welland, Ont., by hosting a day-long event that included a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new upset and thread line.

Carpenter Technology, Manhattan Scientifics Partner to Commercialize Metal Alloys

22 September 2009 - Carpenter Technology and Manhattan Scientifics announce a joint technology agreement involving a new class of high-strength metals with applications in medical, aerospace, transportation, energy, defense, and consumer products.

Allegheny Technologies to Acquire Crucible Assets

22 September 2009 - Allegheny Technologies expects to purchase the assets of Crucible Compaction Metals and Crucible Research for $40.95 million.

World Crude Steel Continues Upward Trend in August as China Hits New Monthly High

22 September 2009 - World crude steel production for the 66 countries reporting stood at an estimated 106,489 million tonnes in August 2009 — 2.5% higher than the previous month (July 2009) but still 5.5% lower than August 2008, according to the latest report from the World Steel Association.

ArcelorMittal Offers Funding for Great Lakes Projects

21 September 2009 - Sustain Our Great Lakes is coordinated by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and currently funded by ArcelorMittal, the U.S. EPA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Forest Service. Grant money available in 2010 could total more than $8 million (US).

Russel Metals Announces Executive Promotion

18 September 2009 - Russel Metals announces the promotion of John G. Reid to the position of Vice President, US Operations.

TMK Ipsco Increases ULTRA Premium Connections Production Capacity

18 September 2009 - TMK Ipsco completes the first phase of its plan to expand the threading capacity of its ULTRA Premium Connections product line.

Destocking Continues at U.S., Canadian Metal Centers

18 September 2009 - Shipments of steel and aluminum from U.S. and Canadian metals service centers rose slightly in August from weak July levels, but de-stocking continued, according to the latest Metals Activity Report from the Metals Service Center Institute.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco to Invest $16 million to Improve Air Quality at Hamilton

18 September 2009 - ArcelorMittal Dofasco announces plans to invest more than $16 million over the next three to five years to improve air quality in Hamilton as part of the company’s Blue Skies program.

AISI Praises House Passage of the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009

17 September 2009 - AISI praises the House passage of H.R. 3246, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009, which supports R&D, demonstration and commercialization of vehicle technologies that reduce the use of vehicle fuels that generate high emissions.

July Steel Shipments Up 9.9% from June

17 September 2009 - U.S. steel mills shipped 5,271,000 net tons in July, a 9.9% increase from June according to the latest report from AISI.

Reliance Celebrates 15 Years on the NYSE, 70 Years as a Company

16 September 2009 - Reliance Steel & Aluminum celebrates 15 years as a public company by ringing The Closing Bell® at the New York Stock Exchange.

Northwest Pipe to Supply Pipe for CUPCA Project

16 September 2009 - Northwest Pipe will supply approximately 25,000 linear feet of 60-inch steel water pipe and fittings for the Spanish Fork Pipeline - Springville Reach project, owned by the Central Utah Water Conservancy District.

Nucor Updates Third Quarter Guidance

16 September 2009 - Nucor updates its guidance for the third quarter, saying that it now expects results in the range of a loss of $0.15 to $0.20 per diluted share.

AISI Congratulates Bloom on Administration Post

15 September 2009 - In a statement, AISI President and CEO Thomas J. Gibson congratulates Ron Bloom on behalf of AISI for being named by President Obama as the Administration’s Senior Counselor for Manufacturing Policy.

Stainless, Specialty Imports Down 64% through May

15 September 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 147,354 tons through May 2009, a 63.6% decrease compared to YTD May 2008 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 205,558 tons through the same period, a 53.0% decrease compared to YTD May 2008.