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

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ThyssenKrupp Says It Will Reduce Workforce

13 August 2012 - ThyssenKrupp Steel USA said on 13 August that it will reduce the current workforce of its Calvert, Ala., plant by 197, of which 143 are hourly positions.

Timken Announces New Appointments

13 August 2012 - The Timken Company announced the appointment of Kevin Beck to assistant treasurer for Corporate Treasury. In addition, Paul Locke has been named controller for Aerospace and Defense.

TMK IPSCO to Move Corporate Headquarters to Houston

13 August 2012 - TMK IPSCO, the North American division of global pipe manufacturer TMK, will be moving its corporate headquarters from Downers Grove, Ill. to Houston, Texas. TMK IPSCO’s long-term strategy is to drive growth in the oil and gas markets.

Arch Coal Names Bennett Vice President of Operations Support

08 August 2012 - Arch Coal, Inc. announced that Gary L. Bennett has been promoted to vice president of operations support, reporting to Arch Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Paul A. Lang.

U. S. Steel Names James R. Gray General Manager—Great Lakes Works

07 August 2012 - United States Steel Corporation announced that James R. Gray has been named general manager – Great Lakes Works. The change was effective 1 August.

Timken Appoints Two Key Executives to New Leadership Positions

07 August 2012 - The Timken Company announced that Christopher A. Coughlin and Richard G. Kyle have been named to the newly created positions of group presidents. In these roles, Coughlin and Kyle will be responsible for all activities related to the company's four business segments.

Alpha Natural Resources Appoints New Board Member

06 August 2012 - Alpha Natural Resources, a leading U.S. coal supplier, announced the appointment of L. Patrick Hassey, former chairman and CEO of Allegheny Technologies Inc., to the company's board of directors.

Wheatland Tube Names New Regional Sales Manager

02 August 2012 - Wheatland Tube Company announced that Michael Kreger has been named South Central Regional Sales Manager, Electrical Division.

California Steel Industries Names New EVP of Operations

02 August 2012 - California Steel Industries, Inc. (CSI) announced that Harold "Harry" Allin has been elected as Executive Vice President, Operations.

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Announces New Board Member

31 July 2012 - Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. announced that Sarah J. "Sally" Anderson, 62, has joined its Board of Directors effective 24 July 2012.

California Steel Industries Announces Executive Rotation

31 July 2012 - The shareholders of California Steel Industries, Inc. (CSI) have elected to rotate the CEO and Chairman of the Board positions of the company, in keeping with historical practices.

Harsco Names New President and CEO

31 July 2012 - Diversified global industrial services and engineered products company Harsco Corporation announced Patrick K. Decker will be joining the company on 10 September 2012 as President and Chief Executive Officer.

Alpha Natural Resources Appoints Industry Veteran to Global Coal Sales and Trading Position

31 July 2012 - Alpha Natural Resources, Inc., a leading U.S. coal supplier, has appointed John W. Hanekamp as Senior Vice President—International Thermal Sales and Trading.

Greek Steel Workers End Nine-Month Strike

30 July 2012 - The union at one of Greece's main steel plants has decided to end its nine-month strike. Workers were expected to return Monday July 30 to the Hellenic Halyvourgia plant at Aspropyrgos west of Athens, where police have clashed with striking workers in recent weeks.

The David J. Joseph Company Announces Organizational Changes

27 July 2012 - The David J. Joseph Company (DJJ), a Cincinnati-based global scrap broker, recycler and logistics provider, recently announced several organizational changes which will take place over the next 30 days.

Harsco Names Railroad Industry Executive to Board of Directors

25 July 2012 - Diversified global industrial services and engineered products company Harsco Corporation announced the election of James F. Earl to the Harsco Board of Directors, effective immediately.

AIST Committee Chair Honored with Presidential Award

24 July 2012 - Amy Clarke, chair of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology’s Metallurgy — Processing, Products and Applications Technology Committee, was among 96 researchers honored by President Obama as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers.

Vale Names New CFO

24 July 2012 - Vale's Chief Financial Officer Tito Martins is leaving the company and will be replaced by Luciano Siani. 

KOCKS PITTSBURGH Appoints New President

23 July 2012 - KOCKS PITTSBURGH CO., a U.S. affiliate of Germany's FRIEDRICH KOCKS GmbH & CO KG, an independent, medium-size, family-owned company that has been successful in mill construction worldwide for more than 60 years, has named Patrick E. Connell as its new president.

Gerdau Announces New CFO

20 July 2012 - Gerdau announced that its Executive Vice President and CFO, Osvaldo Burgos Schirmer, will retire on 31 December 2012, after 26 years of service with the company.

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