01 August 2004 - Voest Alpine Industrieanlagenbau (VAI) recently took over the remaining 49% shares of Techint Compagnia Tecnica Internazionale from the joint-venture company VAI Pomini, making VAI the 100% owner of the company.

VAI to Install Finex Plant for Posco

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Ispat Iscor Reports Record Half-Year Earnings

01 August 2004 - Ispat Iscor Limited reported record interim headline earnings of R1551 million, up 36% over last year.

Corus IJmuiden Operating with BetaPlanner Solution

01 August 2004 - Corus IJmuiden, The Netherlands, is running the BetaPlanner production planning and scheduling system. The system was recently implemented by AIS Advanced Information Systems, a joint venture between Voest Alpine Industrieanlagenbau (VAI) and MCE.

VAI-Led Consortium to Upgrade Hadeed Hot Mill

01 August 2004 - Consortium leader Voest Alpine Industrieanlagenbau (VAI) was recently awarded a contract by Hadeed (Saudi Iron and Steel Co.) for expansion and modernization of an existing hot rolling mill. The contract is valued at approximately 100 million Euro.

Ispat Iscor Realigns Flat Steel Prices

01 August 2004 - Ispat Iscor recently announced that it will realign its domestic flat steel prices following two consecutive months of lower pricing in the flat steel product range.

BHP Confirms Preliminary Iron Ore Talks with Indian Government

01 August 2004 - BHP Billiton confirms that it has held preliminary discussions with representatives of the state government of Orissa in India about options for its iron ore business. The discussions were held jointly with the Korean steelmaker Posco.

AIS to Supply Automation System for Sidor

01 August 2004 - AIS Advanced Information Systems, a joint venture between VAI and MCE, Austria, receives a contract from Sidor, Venezuela, to implement the SteelPlanner solutions to solve the daily challenge of planning and scheduling the facilities of its Flat Product division.

VAI to Upgrade Erdemir Steckel Mill and Plate Mill

01 August 2004 - Erdemir, Turkey, recently awarded contracts to Voest-Alpine Industrieanlagenbau (VAI) for the major upgrade of their existing Steckel Mill and a second Hand Plate Mill.

MultiServ Wins 10-Year Services Contract at New Arcelor Stainless Facility

01 August 2004 - Harsco Corp.’s MultiServ mill services division has been selected to provide a range of on-site mill services at Arcelor's new Carinox stainless steel works now under construction in Belgium. The initial ten-year contract, scheduled to begin in 2005, has an anticipated value in excess of $140 million, making it one of the largest single awards ever received by the MultiServ division.

Solidarity Trade Union Accepts Ispat Iscor Wage Offer

01 August 2004 - Ispat Iscor Limited recently confirmed that it had reached agreement on a final wage offer with the Solidarity trade union.

Stelco Unveils 4-Point Strategy

30 July 2004 - Stelco Inc. unveiled a four-point strategy for the new Stelco that can be realized if the company successfully completes its current Court-supervised restructuring.

International Steel Group Announces 2nd Quarter Results

30 July 2004 - International Steel Group Inc. reported net income of $94.1 million on net sales of $2,083.8 million for the second quarter, and net income of $165.0 million on net sales of $3,854.1 for the first six months of 2004.

Ipsco to Install Steel Plate Heat Treating Capacity

30 July 2004 - Ipsco Inc. is proceeding with the construction of a world-class steel plate heat treating complex, subject to completing certain contracts.

Cliffs Announces Tentative Labor Agreement

29 July 2004 - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has reached tentative contract settlements with the United Steelworkers Union, representing approximately 2000 hourly employees at its four managed iron ore mines in Minnesota and Michigan.

Bayou Steel Appoints New Chairman of the Board

29 July 2004 - The Board of Directors of Bayou Steel Corp. announced the appointment of Robert E. Heaton as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Heaton served on the board of Bayou Steel from 2002 to 2004 and was a member of the Special Operating Committee during the company’s restructuring.

Cleveland-Cliffs Reports Record 2nd Quarter Results

29 July 2004 - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc reported net income of $32.8 million on total revenues of 305.6 million in the second quarter and net income of $32.8 million on total revenues of 546.4 million for the first six months of 2004.

Dofasco Posts Record 2nd Quarter Results

29 July 2004 - Dofasco Inc. reported consolidated net income of $110.5 million on consolidated sales of $1,061.6 million for the second quarter of 2004. The company credits the strong pricing environment, robust demand and excellent operating performance for its record quarterly results.

ISG Enters Long-Term Coke Supply Agreements

29 July 2004 - International Steel Group Inc. has signed a letter of intent with Sun Coke Co., a subsidiary of Sunoco, for a 15-year supply agreement totaling over one million tons per year beginning in 2006.

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