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Workers Go on Strike at Gerdau Ameristeel Cambridge

22 May 2009 - Nearly 200 United Steelworkers are now on strike after rejecting Gerdau Ameristeel’s final offer for a new collective agreement at the company’s Cambridge, Ont., plant.

Metals USA Announces Retirement of General Counsel

21 May 2009 - Metals USA Holdings announces the retirement of John A. Hageman, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective May 14, 2009.

World Steel Production Dips Again in April 2009

21 May 2009 - World crude steel production for the 66 countries reporting to the World Steel Association stood at an estimated 89.5 million tonnes in April 2009 — 23.6% lower than for the same month of 2008, and 2.9% below the previous month.

Lightweight Steel Technologies Can Help Automakers Achieve Fuel and Emissions Standards

21 May 2009 - Members of AISI’s Steel Market Development Institute are accelerating their efforts to provide automakers with new advanced high-strength steels that can lead to affordable mass reduction solutions.

Stainless, Specialty Imports Still Down through February as Consumption Lags

20 May 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 63,391 tons through February 2009, a 51.3% decrease compared to YTD February 2008 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 93,272 tons through the same period, a 44.6% decrease compared to YTD February 2008.

Steel Shipments Down 54.8% in March

20 May 2009 - U.S. steel mills shipped 4,138,000 net tons of steel for the month of March 2009, a 54.8% decrease from March 2008 and a 4.2% decrease from February 2009, according to the latest report from AISI.

EPA and Double Eagle Steel Coating Settle on Reporting Violations

19 May 2009 - U.S. EPA Region 5 settles with Double Eagle Steel Coating on hazardous chemical and toxic release inventory reporting violations at its Dearborn, Mich., facility.

Metal Center Shipments Decline as Inventory Reduction Continues

19 May 2009 - Metals service center shipments of steel products from U.S. and Canadian metals service centers declined sharply in April vs. 2008 volumes according to the most recent Metals Activity Report from the Metals Service Center Institute.

Domestic Groups Object to Chinese Steel Trade Practices

19 May 2009 - Domestic steel industry groups issue statement highlighting Chinese efforts to politically influence ongoing legal proceedings concerning dumped and subsidized imports of oil country tubular goods.

ALJ Announces 2nd Quarter Earnings

18 May 2009 - ALJ, the parent company of Kentucky Electric Steel, reports a net loss of $130,684 on net sales of $66.4 million for the six months ended March 31, 2009.

Westfield Steel Earns ISO 9001 Certification

15 May 2009 - Westfield Steel recently became an ISO 9001 certified full-line steel service center.

New AISI Study Finds Increased Use of AHSS Supports Vehicle Downsizing Trend

15 May 2009 - New study released by AISI’s Automotive Applications Council focuses on the use of advanced high strength steels in vehicle applications.

JSW Steel Reports Strong Growth in April, Denies Sale of U.S. Operations

15 May 2009 - Reporting a 60% year-over-year growth in crude steel production in April, JSW Steel Limited denies the sale of any U.S. operation within the context of current market conditions.

IOC Honored for Excellence in Sustainable Development

14 May 2009 - The Iron Ore Company of Canada is selected to receive the CIM/Syncrude Award for Excellence in Sustainable Development for its C$110-million Tailings Management Project.

AISI Supports Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2009

14 May 2009 - AISI voices strong support for the reintroduced Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2009, which would establish an effective trade remedy provision to neutralize currency undervaluation.

U. S. Steel Announces Global Raw Materials Appointments

14 May 2009 - United States Steel announces two management changes in its global raw materials organization, including the appointment of Steven A. McFatridge as General Manager—Raw Materials for U. S. Steel's European operations and William J. McFadden as General Manager—Raw Materials for U. S. Steel's North American operations.

U. S. Steel Names Managing Director-Transportation, President-Transtar

14 May 2009 - United States Steel announces the appointment of Thomas Kelly as Managing Director - Transportation and President of Transtar, the company's transportation subsidiary.

AK Steel Likely to Idle Ashland Operations

14 May 2009 - AK Steels says it is likely to close its Ashland, Ky., Works following significant production curtailments recently announced by GM and Chrysler.

Russel Metals Reports First Quarter Loss

13 May 2009 - Russel Metals reports a net loss of $55 million on revenues of $642.3 million for the first quarter of 2009.

Cliffs Launches New Initiatives to Enhance Financial Flexibility

13 May 2009 - Cliffs Natural Resources announces several proactive initiatives designed to enhance financial flexibility, including a public offering of common shares, a reduction in the quarterly dividend, and compensation reductions across the organization.

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