Personnel
Promotions and appointments of people working in the iron and steel industry.
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MMFX Steel Corp. of America Expands Regional Support
28 June 2013 - MMFX Steel Corp. of America has expanded its regional support structure with the addition of Jeff Girard as regional sales manager covering the states of Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin and Ohio.
Cliffs Natural Resources Announces Retirement of Vice President, Government and Public Affairs
27 June 2013 - Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. announced that Dana Byrne, vice president – government and public affairs, will retire from the company effective 1 July 2013.
Sandvik Appoints New Head of Group Communications
27 June 2013 - Jessica Alm, head of communications at Sandvik Coromant, has been appointed executive vice president and head of group communications as well as member of the group executive management of Sandvik AB.
Vallourec Appoints Vice President of Group Communications
25 June 2013 - Vallourec announced the appointment of Laurence Pernot as vice president of group communications.
CMI Group Director Hans Joachim Kruger Passes Away
24 June 2013 - It is with deep regret that the CMI Group announced the death of Hans Joachim Kruger, CMI director since June 2002. He died on Sunday 16 June 2013.
Stockholders Re-Elect Eight Incumbents to TMS International Board of Directors
21 June 2013 - The stockholders of TMS International Corp., the parent company of Tube City IMS Corp., a leading provider of outsourced industrial services to steel mills globally, re-elected eight incumbents to the company's Board of Directors at its annual stockholder meeting held on 5 June in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Sesa Goa Appoints New Corporate Communications Head
21 June 2013 - Sesa Goa Ltd., India's largest private sector producer and exporter of iron ore, announced the appointment of a new head of corporate communications.
MMFX Steel Expands Regional Support
21 June 2013 - MMFX Steel Corporation of America has expanded its regional support structure with the addition of Jeff Girard as regional sales manager covering the states of Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin and Ohio.
First Woman to Take Helm of the Mining Association of Canada
19 June 2013 - The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) announced that Zoë Yujnovich, president and CEO of Canada's largest iron ore producer, the Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC), has been elected as chair of MAC for a two-year term. She is the association's first female chair in its 78-year history.
Steel Center at Missouri University of Science & Technology Named in Honor of Dr. Kent Peaslee
18 June 2013 - A new center for steel manufacturing research at Missouri University of Science and Technology has been renamed to honor the legacy of the late Dr. Kent D. Peaslee, a metallurgical engineering professor who helped establish the center.
Top Gerdau Executive Awarded Education Leadership by WorldFund
17 June 2013 - Jorge Gerdau Johannpeter, chairman of the Board of Directors at Gerdau, was recently honored at by Worldfund, a non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce poverty in Latin America by supporting education.
Outokumpu Renews Leadership Team to Accelerate Strategy Execution
17 June 2013 - Outokumpu announced changes in its leadership team in order to further accelerate the production optimization and capacity reductions.
NLMK Annouces System-Wide Changes to Corporate Safety Practices
17 June 2013 - In an effort to streamline business processes, NLMK Group has announced changes to its occupational health and safety management practices, including setting up a single management system covering all the Group’s sites and divisions.
Outotec Appoints Olli Nastamo to Executive Board
17 June 2013 - Outotec has appointed Mr. Olli Nastamo as senior vice president, operational excellence and member of the Executive Board as of 1 August 2013.
Severstal North America Employees Reach Out to Furry Friends in Need
14 June 2013 - In an effort to give back to their local communities and help those in need, employees from both Severstal Dearborn and Severstal Columbus have collected pet food, supplies and monetary gifts to donate to their local animal shelters.
New General Director Appointed at NLMK's Altai-Koks
14 June 2013 - The NLMK Group announced that Pavel Lizogub has been appointed general director of Altai-Koks. He is currently serving as NLMK deputy vice president (deputy head of strategic raw materials division).
Thomas J. Gyure Appointed General Manager of Superior Engineering and Superior Engineering-Illinois
13 June 2013 - The directors of the S\TEC Group Inc. (S\TEC) announced the appointment of Thomas J. Gyure as general manager of Superior Engineering, LLC, and Superior Engineering-Illinois, LLC.
Thomas J. Gyure Appointed General Manager of Superior Engineering and Superior Engineering-Illinois
13 June 2013 - The directors of the S\TEC Group Inc. (S\TEC) announced the appointment of Thomas J. Gyure as general manager of Superior Engineering, LLC, and Superior Engineering-Illinois, LLC.
EVRAZ North America President and CEO Mike Rehwinkel to Retire
12 June 2013 - Mike Rehwinkel announced his retirement as president and CEO of EVRAZ North America effective 1 July 2013. Assuming the role will be Conrad Winkler, currently the company’s executive vice president – long products.
Cliffs Natural Resources Announces Board of Director Retirement
12 June 2013 - Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. announced that Francis McAllister, lead director, has elected to retire from the company's board of directors effective immediately. Mr. McAllister has served on Cliffs' board since 1996.
