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Kito, Konecranes Ending Alliance, But Not Relationship
26 September 2016 - Japan’s Kito Corp. is dissolving its strategic alliance with Konecranes so that it can bid on Konecranes' hoist and crane components business, which is being divested as part of a separate deal, the companies have announced.
Harsco Wins US$40 Million Contract with South American Steelmaker
19 September 2016 - Mill contractor Harsco Corp. has signed a new US$40 million agreement with Chile’s largest steelmaker, CAP Huachipato, Harsco announced on Monday.
Linde, Praxair Call Off Merger Discussions
12 September 2016 - Industrial gas suppliers Linde AG and Praxair Inc. have ended merger discussions, the companies confirmed on Monday.
Danieli to Upgrade Turkish Meltshop
31 August 2016 - Turkey’s Kroman Çelik Sanayil is upgrading the injection system and installing Danieli’s Q-Melt Automatic EAF technology in its meltshop, Danieli has announced.
ArcelorMittal Plans Improvements to Jumbo Beam Mill
29 August 2016 - Danieli has won an order for upgrades to the finishing end of ArcelorMittal’s jumbo beam mill in Luxembourg, the equipment manufacturer has announced.
In Indiana, Steelworkers Rally Over U. S. Steel Layoffs, and ArcelorMittal Advances Optimization Plan
26 August 2016 - The United Steelworkers union is rallying this afternoon in downtown Gary, Ind., protesting U. S. Steel Corp.’s decision to layoff approximately three dozen maintenance workers at the Gary Works, reports The Times newspaper of northwest Indiana.
Konecranes Says Its Hoist Business Can Stand on Its Own Financially
24 August 2016 - Had it been a stand-alone entity, Konecranes’ STAHL CraneSystems business would have posted earnings of EUR30 million before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization in 2015, the company said on Thursday.
Wire Rod Manufacturer Restarts Upgraded Mill
23 August 2016 - SMS group has successfully completed upgrades to a German wire rod mill, the equipment maker has announced.
Skyline Steel Adding Straight-Seam Welding to Mississippi Plant
18 August 2016 - Pilings maker Skyline Steel is investing US$15 million in its Iuka, Miss., plant to add additional pipe-making capabilities.
Harsco Promotes Longtime Employee to Executive Ranks
17 August 2016 - Mill services contractor Harsco has promoted a company veteran to the newly created role of chief operating officer in its metals and minerals unit.
Gerdau to Idle Kentucky Bar Mill
17 August 2016 - Gerdau is planning to idle its Calvert City, Ky., USA, bar mill by the end of November, blaming the world’s excess steelmaking capacity, according to reports.
This Isn't Hot Air: Praxair, Linde Discussing Possible Merger
16 August 2016 - Industrial gas supplier Praxair Inc. said it is discussing a possible merger with Germany’s Linde AG, the company announced on Tuesday.
German EAF Mill Commissions New Furnace Manipulator
12 August 2016 - German specialty steelmaker BGH has commissioned an automatic temperature and sampling manipulator on an electric arc furnace at its Freital facility, according to the vendor on the project.
Primetals Technologies Secures Order for Rolling Equipment
12 August 2016 - Czech steelmaker Třinecké železárny has awarded a contract to Primetals Technologies for a new billet stand and a combination saw for its plant in Třinec, Primetals has announced.
Hyundai Steel Signs Off on Bar Mill Upgrade
10 August 2016 - South Korea’s Hyundai Steel has issued the final acceptance certificate for a new 3-roll sizing mill at its bar mill in Pohang, according to the contractor on the project.
Regulators OK Sale of Terex Material Handling Division
09 August 2016 - European and U.S. regulators have approved the proposed sale of Terex Corp.’s material handling and port solutions business to Finland’s Konecranes, the companies have announced.
Toolmaker Opens Sixth North American Service Center
09 August 2016 - An industrial engineering firm has opened its sixth North American service center in support of its machine tool business.
Harsco Establishes Operations at Egyptian Mill
09 August 2016 - Mill contractor Harsco Corp. will provide slag and scrap management services for an Egyptian steel mill under a new multiyear agreement, the company has announced.
Baosteel Starts Up Continuous Galvanizing Line
28 July 2016 - A new continuous galvanizing line at China’s Baosteel Zhanjiang Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. has processed its first coil.
Houghton Acquires Metalworking Fluids Maker
27 July 2016 - U.S.-based metalworking fluids maker Wallover Enterprises Inc. has been sold to a Gulf Oil International subsidiary for an undisclosed amount.
