Steel News

Bull Moose Tube Undertakes Second Round of Expansion at U.S. Mills

07 October 2015 - U.S.-based Bull Moose Tube Co. is expanding capacity at sprinkler pipe mills in Ohio and Arizona, the company has announced.

Gas Driller Successfully Employs New U. S. Steel OCTG Connection

09 September 2015 - U. S. Steel Tubular Products’ new casing connection has been successfully used in a southwestern Pennsylvania shale-gas well, the company has announced.

IPSCO Halts Production at Iowa OCTG Mill

02 September 2015 - Oil country tubular goods producer TMK IPSCO is idling a casing and line pipe facility in Camanche, Iowa, USA, laying off 43.

TMK Profits Rise In Spite of Declining Shipments

25 August 2015 - Oil country tubular goods manufacturer OAO TMK saw its shipments decline 6 percent in the first half of 2015, largely on account of persistently low oil prices in the U.S. and the resulting slowdown in drilling, the company reported.

New U.S. OCTG Mill Begins Ramping Up Production

17 August 2015 - Seamless tubes have begun rolling off the line at Benteler Steel/Tube GmbH's new OCTG mill in Shreveport, La., USA, AMM reports.

Allied Tube Shutters Plant, Exits Sprinkler, Fence Markets

10 August 2015 - Allied Tube & Conduit Corp. is exiting the steel fence framework and sprinkler pipe markets and intends to cease production by 5 October, the comapany has announced.

U. S. Steel Tubular Products Launches USS-LIBERTY TC™

28 July 2015 - U. S. Steel Tubular Products, a subsidiary of United States Steel Corporation, introduced USS-LIBERTY TC™, the company's newest American-made premium connection to oil and gas customers operating in challenging conditions.

Northwest Pipe Company to Explore the Sale of Its Energy Tubular Products Business

22 July 2015 - Northwest Pipe Company, an industry leader of engineered welded steel pipe products, announced it is in the process of exploring the sale of its remaining Energy Tubular Products business, which includes line, structural and standard pipe, and is located in Atchison, Kansas.

TMK Ipsco Temporarily Lays Off 75 Works at Blytheville, Ark., PLant

16 July 2015 - According to a report by news station KAIT, More than 75 employees were temporarily laid off at TMK Ipsco's operations in Blytheville, Arkansas after they were warned of the possibility 2 months ago.

Vallourec Star Cutting 60-80 Jobs At Youngstown Plant

15 July 2015 - According to a report by the Youngstown Vindicator, Vallourec Star will cut 60 to 80 jobs at its Youngstown, Ohio, USA plant in early August because of weak demand in the oil and gas market.

Synalloy Names New Chief Financial Officer

15 July 2015 - Synalloy, a company that engages in a number of diverse business activities including the production of stainless steel pipe, fiberglass and steel storage tanks, and specialty chemicals and the master distribution of seamless carbon pipe and tube, is pleased to announce that effective immediately, Dennis M. Loughran has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

AMERICAN Steel Pipe's $70-Million Expansion Complete

13 July 2015 - AMERICAN Steel Pipe, a division of AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company, announces completion of its new, 150,000-square-foot steel pipe processing facility.

Stupp Corporation Upgrades Mill to Modernize Platform

10 July 2015 - Brock Solutions is excited to be kicking off the next stage of an automation system modernization effort at Stupp Corporation.

Synalloy's BRISMET Unit Adding Heavy Wall Pipe Capability

09 July 2015 - Synalloy Corporation, a growth oriented company that engages in a number of diverse business activities including the production of stainless steel pipe, fiberglass and steel storage tanks, and specialty chemicals and the master distribution of seamless carbon pipe and tube, is pleased to announce that its BRISMET unit is adding a heavy wall welded pipe production shop in Bristol, TN.

Cintolo to Invest In New Technology to Manufacture Stainless Accessories

02 July 2015 - According to a report published by the Argentinian Ministry of Industry, pipe accessory manufacturer Cintolo will invest more than $2.6 million dollars into new technology to supply industrial sectors with stainless steel accessories for corrosion-resistant pipes.

Tenaris Awarded Contract for Statoil's Mariner Project

29 June 2015 - Statoil has awarded Tenaris the contract for the supply of casing, tubing and all related services for the Mariner Project.

Key Appointments Announced for Vallourec's North American Region

25 June 2015 - Vallourec, a world leader in premium tubular solutions primarily serving the energy markets, announces several key appointments in its North America region.

TMK IPSCO to Temporarily Shut Down Ambridge Mill For a Month in Line With $15 Million Renovation Plan

19 June 2015 - According to a report by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, TMK IPSCO said it will shut down its Ambridge, Pa., USA, seamless tube plant for a little more than a month this summer to make $15 million in improvements.

Steel Tube Inc. Plans Expansion, New UV-Resistant Galvanized Steel Tubing Line

19 June 2015 - UV- and corrosion-resistant mechanical and structural steel tubing demand is a driving factor of Statesville, NC, steel tubing manufacturer Steel Tube Inc's decision to double their capacity to deliver high-quality steel tubing products to customers in the south east and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.

American Metal Market Announces 2015 Award Winners for Steel Excellence

17 June 2015 - Winners of the sixth annual American Metal Market Awards for Steel Excellence were announced 9 June 2015 at the annual Steel Awards Dinner held in conjunction with the Steel Success Strategies XXX conference.