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Tata Steel Opens Pension Talks with Labor Representatives

26 September 2016 - Tata Steel executives are meeting with labor leaders at its U.K. steel works as the steelmaker looks for an agreement on changes to its pension plan, according to reports.

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.

Essar Algoma Lenders, Bondholders Set Recapitalization Plan

23 September 2016 - A majority of Essar Steel Algoma’s term lenders have settled on a recapitalization plan with the company’s bondholders, the Canadian steelmaker has announced.

Chinese Steelmakers Trying to Evade U.S. Import Tariffs, American Steelmakers Allege

23 September 2016 - Several U.S. steelmakers are accusing their Chinese counterparts of circumventing newly imposed tariffs on cold-rolled and corrosion-resistant steels by diverting products into another country before exporting them.

New Cold Mill to Expand Nucor's Lineup of Specialty Steels

23 September 2016 - Nucor Corp. will add a US$230 million cold-rolling mill to its Arkansas sheet mill, giving it the ability to make some new, higher-value products, the company has announced.

Investment Firm Takes a Step Toward Acquiring U.S. Steel Canada

23 September 2016 - The Ontario provincial government and an American investment firm have set broader terms of a restructuring plan for U. S. Steel Canada Inc., which has been operating under creditor protection for two years.

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.

Union Workers at Republic Steel Ratify Labor Agreement

19 September 2016 - Members of the United Steelworkers have ratified a new, three-year labor agreement with Republic Steel, the union has announced.

Nucor Signs Deal to Acquire HSS Manufacturer

19 September 2016 - Nucor Corp. is acquiring structural tube manufacturer Independence Tube Corp. for US$435 million, a move that strengthens its grip on the non-residential construction market.

Steel Dynamics Subsidiary Plans Long Products Galvanizing Facility

16 September 2016 - Steel Dynamics Inc. is expanding its coatings capabilities, establishing a contract galvanizing shop in Kentucky that can treat long products and fabricated steel components.

Fill 'Er Up: Steel Mills Might One Day Become the Gas Stations for Commercial Jets

16 September 2016 - A U.S. company that is developing technology to convert carbon-based waste gasses into biofuels and chemicals says it has produced 1,500 gallons of jet fuel from steel mill emissions.

Coil Exports Begin Shipping From New Tata Steel Works

16 September 2016 - Tata Steel’s new Kalinganagar works has reached another milestone as ramps up operations, shipping its first hot-rolled coils for the export market.

Egyptian Rebar Maker Inaugurates New Steel Shop

16 September 2016 - Egypt’s El Marakby Steel has fired up a new meltshop and caster at its rebar plant in Giza, allowing it to make steel in-house.

Nucor Forecasts Rising Third-Quarter Earnings

15 September 2016 - Nucor Corp. said it expects to report third-quarter net earnings of between US$0.85 and US$0.90 per diluted share partly on account of improved profitability at its sheet mills and lessening pressure from imported products.

Amid Recession, Long Products Maker Gerdau Sending More Flat Steel Overseas

15 September 2016 - With the Brazilian economy in a deep recession, Gerdau SA is looking to sell flat steel into foreign markets, and is finding success.

Tenaris Plans November Restart of Idled Tube Mill

15 September 2016 - Tenaris plans to restart its idled seamless mill in Ontario, Canada, and is recalling between 120 and 150 union workers, the company has announced.

Tyasa Puts New Cold-Rolling Mill on Order

13 September 2016 - Mexico’s Talleres y Aceros S.A. de C.V. has awarded a contract to Primetals Technologies for a new reversing cold rolling mill at its Ixtaczoquitlan, Veracruz, mini-mill.

Johnstown Wire Names New Chief Executive

12 September 2016 - A manufacturing executive with more than 30 years of experience has taken the helm of Johnstown Wire Technologies Inc.

U.S. Announces Preliminary Duties on Stainless Sheet, Strip

12 September 2016 - The U.S. Commerce Department has set has set preliminary anti-dumping duties of 63.9 and 76.6 percent on stainless sheet and strip from China.

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.

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