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North America
All the latest headlines from NAFTA trading partners: the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Latest News
Talley Metals Raises Prices on Stainless Bar Grades
21 April 2009 - Carpenter Technology subsidiary Talley Metals will increase base prices on all stainless bar products to help offset rising manufacturing costs.
Universal Stainless Increases Base Price
21 April 2009 - Universal Stainless & Alloy Products will increase base prices by $0.05 per pound on all air-melted stainless bar products manufactured at its Dunkirk facility.
AK Steel to Increase Stainless Steel Prices
21 April 2009 - AK Steel will increase base prices for all 200, 300 and 400 series flat rolled stainless steel products by 6% to 9%, effective with shipments on May 3, 2009.
Noble International Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
20 April 2009 - Noble International and some of its U.S. subsidiaries file voluntary petitions in U.S. Bankruptcy Court seeking relief under the provisions of Chapter 11 of the U.S. Code.
Russula Starts up Water Plant for Nucor Connecticut Wire Rod Mill
20 April 2009 - Russula receives acceptance from Nucor Steel Connecticut for the recently installed water treatment plant at the facility’s wire rod mill.
Metals Shipment Declines Ease Slightly in U.S., Canada
20 April 2009 - Although metals service centers shipments in the U.S. and Canada continued their decline in March, the rate of decline was not as great as during the first two months of the year, according to the latest Metals Activity Report from the Metals Service Center Institute.
Noble International Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
20 April 2009 - Noble International and some of its U.S. subsidiaries file voluntary petitions in U.S. Bankruptcy Court seeking relief under the provisions of Chapter 11 of the U.S. Code.
Russula Starts up Water Plant for Nucor Connecticut Wire Rod Mill
20 April 2009 - Russula receives acceptance from Nucor Steel Connecticut for the recently installed water treatment plant at the facility’s wire rod mill.
Metals Shipment Declines Ease Slightly in U.S., Canada
20 April 2009 - Although metals service centers shipments in the U.S. and Canada continued their decline in March, the rate of decline was not as great as during the first two months of the year, according to the latest Metals Activity Report from the Metals Service Center Institute.
Insteel Industries Reports 2nd Quarter Results
17 April 2009 - Insteel Industries reports a net loss of $16.4 million on net sales of $50.4 million for the second quarter, and a net loss of $22.0 million on net sales of $112.2 million for the six months ended March 28, 2009.
Mesabi Trust Declares Distribution
17 April 2009 - Trustees of the Mesabi Trust declare a distribution of thirty-eight cents per Unit of Beneficial Interest, which compares to a distribution of twelve cents per Unit for the same period last year.
Insteel Industries Reports 2nd Quarter Results
17 April 2009 - Insteel Industries reports a net loss of $16.4 million on net sales of $50.4 million for the second quarter, and a net loss of $22.0 million on net sales of $112.2 million for the six months ended March 28, 2009.
Mesabi Trust Declares Distribution
17 April 2009 - Trustees of the Mesabi Trust declare a distribution of thirty-eight cents per Unit of Beneficial Interest, which compares to a distribution of twelve cents per Unit for the same period last year.
AISI Expresses Disappointment over Administration’s Stance on China as Currency Manipulator
16 April 2009 - AISI issues statement in reaction to the Obama Administration’s decision not to name China a currency manipulator in the Treasury Department’s semiannual report.
Universal Stainless Adds New Independent Director
16 April 2009 - Universal Stainless & Alloy Products announces the addition of Christopher L. Ayers to its Board of Directors.
FeMET Initiative Seeks Proposals for Design and Curriculum Development Grants
16 April 2009 - FeMET Initiative is accepting design and curriculum development grant proposals for the 2009–2010 school year.
AISI Expresses Disappointment over Administration’s Stance on China as Currency Manipulator
16 April 2009 - AISI issues statement in reaction to the Obama Administration’s decision not to name China a currency manipulator in the Treasury Department’s semiannual report.
Universal Stainless Adds New Independent Director
16 April 2009 - Universal Stainless & Alloy Products announces the addition of Christopher L. Ayers to its Board of Directors.
FeMET Initiative Seeks Proposals for Design and Curriculum Development Grants
16 April 2009 - FeMET Initiative is accepting design and curriculum development grant proposals for the 2009–2010 school year.
Metals USA Reports First Quarter 2009 Results
15 April 2009 - Metals USA Holdings reports a net loss of $4.1 million on sales revenues of $330.2 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.
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