North America
All the latest headlines from NAFTA trading partners: the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
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OSHA Cites JSW Steel for Potential Safety and Health Hazards at Baytown Facility
27 May 2009 - OSHA announces $146,500 in proposed penalties against JSW Steel (USA) for the alleged failure to protect its employees from potential safety and health hazards at the company’s Baytown, Texas, facility.
Allegheny Technologies Announces Proposed Notes Offerings
27 May 2009 - Allegheny Technologies announces plans to offer $650 million of new debt with proceeds going toward the purchase of outstanding 8.375% Notes due 2011 as well as contributions to the company’s pension plan.
USW Applauds Trade Commission Vote on OCTG Imports from China
26 May 2009 - The United Steelworkers calls the decision to proceed with the trade case investigation of OCTG imports from China ‘an urgent step for the thousands of laid-off workers at idled pipe production facilities of seven domestic companies’.
ITC to Continue Cases on Oil Country Tubular Goods from China
26 May 2009 - The U.S. ITC finds reasonable indication of threatened material injury due to imports of oil country tubular goods from China that are allegedly subsidized and sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, paving the way for the U.S. Department of Commerce to continue its countervailing duty and antidumping investigations on these products.
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.
