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ArcelorMittal Rebars Reinforce Poland's New Landmark Bridge

29 June 2015 - An iconic new bridge being constructed across the river Wislok in Rzeszow, Poland, features 900 tonnes of rebars produced at ArcelorMittal Warszawa.

Mobile Profile Measurement Device From NextSense Optimizes Rolling Processes

29 June 2015 - For the first time, the profile of rolled materials can be measured quickly and accurately to a tenth of a millimetre anywhere in the rolling mill, which makes it even easier to configure the optimum rolling stand set-up.

AIC Gets Final Acceptance Certificate for a Revamping Project in Siderperu, Gerdau Group

29 June 2015 - AIC has successfully accomplished the roughing shear revamping project in SiderPeru, Tren 2, located in Nuevo Chimbote, Ancash - Peru and received the final acceptance certificate.

ArcelorMittal Produces First AHSS at Vega do Sul Plant in Brazil

26 June 2015 - As reported by Automotive Business, ArcelorMittal has produced its first coil of advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) at its Vega do Sul flat steel rolling mill in Southern Brazil.

Alpha Natural Resources Idles North Fork No. 7 Mine

26 June 2015 - Alpha Natural Resources said Monday is has idled the North Fork No. 7 metallurgical coal mine in Letcher County, Kentucky, says a report by Platts.

Absolute Encoder With SIL-CL3 Certificate Grom Johannes Huebner Giessen

26 June 2015 - Johannes Huebner Giessen presents the new series of absolute encoders with SIL CL3 certificate for deployment in applications requiring certified compliance with functional safety requirements.

Outokumpu Completes Ramp Down of Bochum Meltshop

25 June 2015 - Outokumpu announced that the Bochum melt shop ramp down in Germany has been completed.

MRC Global Awarded MRO Valve Supply Contract by SABIC in Saudi Arabia

24 June 2015 - MRC Global Inc. announced that its subsidiary, MRC Transmark Middle East FZE, has signed a framework agreement with Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), naming MRC Transmark Middle East as one of SABIC's primary valve suppliers to SABIC's operations in Saudi Arabia.

AMETEK Acquires Surface Inspection Division of Cognex Corp. for $160 Million

24 June 2015 - AMETEK, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Surface Inspection Systems Division (SISD) of Cognex Corporation for approximately $160 million.

Tosyali Holding to Build World’s Largest DRI Combo Plant

23 June 2015 - Tosyali Holding has awarded Midrex Technologies, Inc., and its partner Paul Wurth S.A. Technologies, Inc., the project to build the world’s largest multiple product direct reduced iron plant for Tosyali Algeria located in Bethioua (Oran), Algeria.

EVRAZ North America Plans 28% Ramp-Up of Large Diameter Pipe Production

22 June 2015 - EVRAZ plc hosted an Investor Day on 17 June 2015 in London, United Kingdom.

Most of U. S. Steel's Irvin Employees Back to Work at West Mifflin Plant

19 June 2015 - According to a report by the Pittsburgh Business Times, United States Steel Corporation's Irvin plant in West Mifflin is nearly fully staffed.

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.

TMEIC to Provide Replacement Controls and Automation for Cold Mill

18 June 2015 - Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corporation (TMEIC) is providing a control system replacement for a continuous descaler and tandem cold mill at a steel finishing facility in Indiana.

Saarstahl Orders New Wire Rod Outlet From SMS Group

18 June 2015 - Saarstahl AG has placed an order with SMS group for a new wire rod outlet for its Neunkirchen works, Germany.

Rockwell Automation Introduces MobileView Tethered Operator Interface for On-the-Go HMI Access

17 June 2015 - Rockwell Automation has introduced its new Allen Bradley MobileView tethered operator interface.

Salzgitter AG Closes HSP Hoesch Spundwand un Profil GmbH

17 June 2015 - The Executive Board of Salzgitter AG took the decision in its meeting on 16 June 2015 to close down the operations of HSP Hoesch Spundwand und Profil GmbH (HSP), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Salzgitter AG.

Qingdao Iron and Steel Orders SBQ Rolling Mill From SMS Group

17 June 2015 - Qingdao Iron and Steel, based in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, has placed an order with SMS group to supply an SBQ (Special Bar Quality) rolling mill.

Primetals Technologies Modernizes Wire-Rod Mill in Turkey for Kroman

17 June 2015 - Turkish steel producer Kroman Çelìk Sanayìì A.Ş. has contracted with Primetals Technologies to apply advanced technology to a wire rod outlet built in 2008 to expand its product line with high carbon wire rod.