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Promotions and appointments of people working in the iron and steel industry.

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BlueScope Steel Announces Retirement of Non-Executive Director

08 April 2013 - BlueScope announced that non-executive director Kevin McCann has retired from its Board.

Essar Steel Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

04 April 2013 - Essar Steel India Limited has appointed Mr. Ashutosh Agarwala as director — finance and chief financial officer.

Wayne Kennedy Promoted to Managing Director of Haynes International

02 April 2013 - The Bradbury Group and Hayes International announced the promotion of Wayne Kennedy to managing director of Hayes International effective 1 April 2013.

Wahl Refractory Solutions Announces Personnel Changes

01 April 2013 - Fremont, Ohio-based Wahl Refractory Solutions announced a number of new appointments, including a new vice president of sales, new industrial sales and marketing manager, and a new director of research and development.

Unilux Names New Managers

29 March 2013 - Unilux has named Carolyn Gould to the newly created position of supply chain manager and promoted Carlos Tulli to inventory control manager.

Vallourec Maintains Its Commitment to Sustainable Development

28 March 2013 - With France’s Sustainable Development Week taking place from 1–7 April 2013, Vallourec is reporting on its commitment to this cause.

Jim Lang of the Konecranes Training Institute Nominated for Crane Innovator of the Year Award

27 March 2013 - Konecranes announced that the Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST) has nominated Jim Lang for its 2013 Crane Innovator of the Year Award to be given out in June.

Berry Metal Co. Hires Brayton Carner as Group Leader — Blast Furnace and Smelting

26 March 2013 - Berry Metal Company announced that Brayton Carner has joined the company as Group Leader—Blast Furnace and Smelting within the Engineering Department, where he will be responsible for the engineering and technology developments of these markets.

Cliffs Natural Resources Board Elects New Director

25 March 2013 - Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has elected Timothy W. Sullivan, 59, executive advisor of CCMP Capital Advisors LLC and former president and chief executive officer of Bucyrus International Inc. to Cliffs Board.

Air Products Appoints New Vice President of Human Resources

25 March 2013 - Air Products announced that Jennifer L. Grant will join the company as vice president, human resources, effective 15 April 2013.

UAW Members Ratify Early Labor Agreement for Coshocton Works

22 March 2013 - AK Steel said that members of the United Auto Workers (UAW), Local 3462, have ratified a new three-year labor agreement covering about 330 hourly production and maintenance employees at the company’s Coshocton Works in Ohio.

Kennametal Names New Executive Vice President, Infrastructure Business Group

21 March 2013 - Kennametal Inc. announced the appointment of Saeid Rahimian, age 55, to the position of executive vice president, Infrastructure business group, effective 1 April 2013.

TMK Announces New Appointments

20 March 2013 - TMK announced the appointment of Sergey Chetverikov, previously managing director of Sinarsky Pipe Plant, to the position of managing director of Volzhsky Pipe Plant.

Optima Specialty Steel Announces Planned Executive Changes

19 March 2013 - Optima Specialty Steel, Inc., one of North America’s independent manufacturers of specialty steel products including cold drawn seamless tubes, cold finished steel bars and hot rolled steel bars, announced planned transitions in executive and Board leadership.

Advance Hires Jeff Becker As Sales Manager—Integrated Systems

14 March 2013 - Advance Storage Products is proud to announce and welcome Jeff Becker as its new sales manager—integrated systems.

AK Steel Names Vice President, Human Resources

14 March 2013 - AK Steel announced that Stephanie S. Bisselberg has been named vice president, human resources, effective 1 April 2013. She succeeds Lawrence F. Zizzo, who is retiring on 31 March 2013 following a 35 year career in the steel industry.

Mechel Announces Management Changes

13 March 2013 - Mechel OAO, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, announced a new executive appointment. Andrey Kocherov, 39, has been appointed Mechel OAO's vice president for public and investor relations.

Tata Steel Invests in Workforce of Tomorrow

13 March 2013 - Tata Steel has launched a search to find 122 bright, talented and passionate people to join its apprenticeship schemes across Britain.

BlueScope Steel Appoints New Non-Executive Director

12 March 2013 - BlueScope Steel chairman Mr. Graham Kraehe announced the appointment of Mr. Ewen Crouch AM as a non-executive director, effective immediately.

LanzaTech Announces Addition to Board of Directors

12 March 2013 - LanzaTech, a producer of low-carbon fuels and chemicals from carbon-containing gases, announced the appointment of Datuk Ir. (Dr) Abdul Rahim Hj Hashim, the current president of the Malaysian Gas Association, former chief executive of PETRONAS Oil Refinery and a 36 year oil and gas industry veteran to its board of directors.

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