Personnel
Promotions and appointments of people working in the iron and steel industry.
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Arch Coal Announces Retirement of Treasurer; Names Successor
30 December 2014 - Arch Coal Inc. announced that James E. Florczak, Arch's treasurer, will retire at the end of January after a 16-year career with Arch Coal. He will be succeeded by Matthew C. Giljum, who will become vice president, finance and treasurer at that time.
Northwest Pipe Co. Names New VP of Sales
29 December 2014 - Northwest Pipe Co. announced the hiring of Charles G. King as vice president of sales for the Atchison, Kan., facility.
Outotec Completes Employee Cooperation Negotiations in Finland
29 December 2014 - Employee cooperation negotiations concerning Outotec's operations in Finland have been completed.
Ryerson President and CEO to Retire in 2015
26 December 2014 - Ryerson Holding Corp., a leading distributor and processor of metals, announced that president and chief executive officer Michael C. Arnold will retire next year. He has served as Ryerson's president and chief executive officer since January 2011.
Acerinox Announces Appointment of Independent Director, Changes in Management
25 December 2014 - The Board of Acerinox, S.A. has appointed Donald Johnston as independent director. He replaces Mr. Clemente Cebrián, who resigned in July after seven years of service, until the shareholder who nominated him sold its stake.
Arkansas Northeastern College Offering Free Workforce Training for Future Big River Steel Employees
24 December 2014 - As Arkansas’ newest super-project, Big River Steel, begins construction in Mississippi County, Arkansas Northeastern College (ANC) has announced two workforce readiness programs to aid local residents hoping to join the company’s team — both offered at no cost to the student.
Superior Tube and Fine Tubes Appoint New Global Director
22 December 2014 - Superior Tube and Fine Tubes, both part of the Watermill Group, announced the appointment of Shion Hung to the position of global director of customer programs and business intelligence.
Electralloy Announces Retirement, Names New Southwest Regional Sales Manager
19 December 2014 - Electralloy, a custom producer of specialty and stainless steels, announced the upcoming retirement of long-time sales representative Ed Barnot.
USW Members Ratify Labor Agreement for AK Steel's Ashland Works
17 December 2014 - Members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1865 have ratified a new 42-month labor agreement covering more than 800 hourly production and maintenance employees at AK Steel’s Ashland, Ky., plant.
Olympic Steel Promotes Gerry Phillips to General Manager of Milford Facility
17 December 2014 - Olympic Steel Inc. announced the promotion of Gerry Phillips to general manager at the company's facility in Milford, Conn.
The Systems Group Names New President
15 December 2014 - The Systems Group (TSG) — a diverse group of companies engaged in fabrication, plant maintenance and construction for steel mills, foundries, metal processing plants, petrochemical plants and manufacturing facilities — announced that Lee Morgan has joined the company as its new president.
ArcelorMittal Engineering Products Ostrava Names New Director
08 December 2014 - Since October 2014, the top management of ArcelorMittal Engineering Products Ostrava (AMEPO), a subsidiary of ArcelorMittal Ostrava, has changed.
Kennametal Board Names Don Nolan Chief Executive Officer
28 November 2014 - The board of directors of Kennametal Inc. announced the appointment of Donald (Don) A. Nolan as the company's president, chief executive officer and member of the board of directors, while electing William R. Newlin, lead director, to serve as chairman of the board, both effective 17 November 2014, facilitating a clear-cut, transparent transition of immediate effect. As previously announced, Carlos Cardoso's retirement is effective 31 December 2014.
The Timken Co. Names New Director
27 November 2014 - The Timken Company's board of directors has elected Maria A. Crowe a director of the company for a term that expires at its May 2015 annual meeting. The election brings The Timken Company board to 11 directors.
MISCOR Group Names New VP of Finance
27 November 2014 - MISCOR Group announced it has named Edward Zeuch as vice president of finance.
American Iron and Steel Institute Elects New Board Members
25 November 2014 - The Board of Directors of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) elected three new members to its Board of Directors.
U. S. Steel Names Leadership for Automotive and Consumer Commercial Entities
21 November 2014 - United States Steel Corporation announced the executive leadership for two of the company's newly created commercial entities.
Bradbury Announces People on the Move
20 November 2014 - The Bradbury Co. Inc. announced several promotions.
Carpenter Technology Announces Return of Gregory Pratt as CEO
19 November 2014 - Carpenter Technology Corporation’s Board of Directors announced that Gregory A. Pratt will return as CEO of the company, effective immediately.
USW Members Ratify New Labor Agreement at AK Steel Tubemaking Unit
19 November 2014 - The members of United Steelworkers of America (USW) Local 1915 have ratified a new three-year labor agreement with AK Steel’s wholly-owned subsidiary, AK Tube LLC, covering about 100 hourly production and maintenance employees at its Walbridge, Ohio, facility.
