Personnel

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

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Kennametal Graduates Inaugural Class of "Young Engineers"; Expands Program to Develop Future Workforce

12 December 2012 - Kennametal Inc. announced the graduation of 26 Solon High School students from the inaugural class of its Kennametal Foundation "Young Engineers Program" in Ohio.

Kennametal Graduates Inaugural Class of "Young Engineers"; Expands Program to Develop Future Workforce

12 December 2012 - Kennametal Inc. announced the graduation of 26 Solon High School students from the inaugural class of its Kennametal Foundation "Young Engineers Program" in Ohio.

ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Ostrava Names New CEO

12 December 2012 - The new CEO of ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Ostrava with effect from 1 December is Libor Černý, who had been the CEO in ArcelorMittal Distribution Solutions Czech Republic (AMDS CR).

NanoSteel Names Craig Parsons President of Automotive

12 December 2012 - The NanoSteel® Company, a leader in nano-structured steel materials design, today announced that Craig Parsons has joined the company as president of the automotive business.

Harsco Promotes Robert Yocum to Vice President and Treasurer

11 December 2012 - Global industrial company Harsco Corporation announced the promotion of Robert G. Yocum to vice president and treasurer, where he will be responsible for the company's liquidity management, capital market activities, global treasury operations, and bank and rating agency relationships.

Severstal North America Announces New Appointments

11 December 2012 - Severstal North America has appointed a new chief strategy and procurement officer, as well as a new plant manager for Double Eagle Steel Coating Co., effective 15 December.

The David J. Joseph Company Announces Organizational Changes

10 December 2012 - The David J. Joseph Company (DJJ) announced that effective 1 January 2013, Craig A. Feldman will become president of DJJ with direct responsibility for all businesses and activities across the Joseph Family of Companies.

Ovako Reducing Its Workforce By More Than 200

10 December 2012 - Ovako will reduce its workforce by some 200 positions in order to improve efficiency and reduce costs in light of the current economic situation.

AWMI Announces 2011 Member of the Year

07 December 2012 - The Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI) named Donna Peters of ArcelorMittal USA as its Member of the Year at the AWMI Annual Conference in Denver, Colo., 15-17 November 2012.

Commercial Metals Company Names Joseph Alvarado Chairman

06 December 2012 - Commercial Metals Company announced that Mr. Joseph Alvarado, its CEO and president, will also become the chairman of the board, effective 1 January 2013.

ThyssenKrupp AG Announces Personnel Changes on Its Executive Board

06 December 2012 - The personnel committee of the supervisory board, in close cooperation with Dr. Heinrich Hiesinger, CEO of ThyssenKrupp AG, have agreed to propose to the supervisory board in its meeting on 10 December 2012 to release the executive board members Dr. Olaf Berlien (50), Dr. Jürgen Claassen (54) and Edwin Eichler (54) from their functions effective 31 December 2012.

Shale-Inland Names Rick Lundgren as CEO

05 December 2012 - Shale-Inland Holdings, a specialty industrial distributor of pipe, valves, fittings and related products and provider of technical solutions to the energy and industrial sectors, announced the appointment of Richard Lundgren to the position of CEO.

Ryan Zenor to Lead Sennebogen Sales Support in New England and Eastern Canada

05 December 2012 - SENNEBOGEN has expanded its depth of support to dealers and customers with the appointment of Ryan Zenor as Regional Sales Manager for its northeastern sales territories of North America.

ArcelorMittal Liberia Gets New CEO

04 December 2012 - Antonio Carlos has been appointed as CEO of ArcelorMittal Liberia, following Rajesh Goel’s decision to retire from the company, according to a local media report.

Northwest Pipe Co. Elevates Montross to CEO

04 December 2012 - Northwest Pipe Company, a manufacturer of welded steel pipe for the water transmission and energy infrastructure markets, announced Scott Montross will become president and CEO on 1 January 2013 as part of a planned transition.

Cliffs Natural Resources Board Elects New Director

04 December 2012 - Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.’s Board of Directors has elected Timothy W. Sullivan, 59, executive advisor of CCMP Capital Advisors LLC and former president and CEO of Bucyrus International Inc., to Cliffs Board.

Esmark and USW Reach Tentative Agreement for Ohio Cold Rolling Company Workers

03 December 2012 - Esmark Inc. and its wholly owned steel services subsidiary, Esmark Steel Group, jointly announced with the United Steelworkers of America (USW) that they have reached a tentative agreement with Local 1223 on a four-year collective bargaining agreement for workers at Esmark’s newly acquired Ohio Cold Rolling Company.