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Second Continuous Slab Caster from Siemens Starts Up at JSW Steel

16 December 2013 - In August 2013, a new continuous slab caster from Siemens Metals Technologies began operating at the Toranagallu steelworks of Indian steel producer Jindal South West Steel Ltd. (JSW Steel).

Magnetek Offers cULus Certified Dynamic Braking Resistors

16 December 2013 - Magnetek, Inc., a leading supplier of digital power and motion control systems for the material handling industry, announced the availability of a new line of cULus certified Dynamic Braking Resistors. These Dynamic Braking Resistors have been designed to meet UL508A and CSA C22.2 No. 14 safety standards.

Integrated Mill Systems Plays Key Part in Revamp of ArcelorMittal Cleveland

13 December 2013 - Among the leaders in the metals industry is ArcelorMittal’s Cleveland Works, recently described in the press as the “most productive steel plant on the planet,” is due in no small part to Integrated Mill Systems (IMS) which has lead the way for the past 10 years in helping make this a reality.

Dongbei Special Steel Commissions Open-Die Forging Press from SMS Meer

13 December 2013 - Dongbei Special Steel has successfully commissioned an 80-/100-MN open-die forging press supplied by SMS Meer at its works in Dalian, Liaoning Province, China.

Metinvest Implements the Largest Environmental Project in the History of Independent Ukraine

13 December 2013 - The Metinvest Group signed a contract with Italy's Termokimik Corp., a leading producer of environmental equipment for industrial companies, to develop the basic engineering to upgrade the sinter plant at the Ilyich Iron & Steel Works of Mariupol (MMKI).

Tata Steel's New Electrical Steels Improve Power Industry Efficiency

11 December 2013 - Tata Steel subsidiary Cogent Power has unveiled a range of sophisticated new electrical steel products which reduce electricity losses by 20–30% compared with conventional grain-oriented grades.

NLMK Improves Occupational Health and Safety Across Russian Sites

11 December 2013 - NLMK Group has launched new occupational health and safety (OHS) programs at all of its Russian sites.

SMS Logistiksysteme to Supply Billet Inspection Line for Steelmaker in Vietnam

11 December 2013 - SMS Logistiksysteme, Germany, received an order from Taiwanese Nan Ya Plastics Corp., a company of the Formosa Plastics Group, to supply a billet inspection line for the new fully integrated steelworks of Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Corporation domiciled in Vietnam.

Danieli Corus Completes Ceramic Burner Rebuild at Tata Steel Port Talbot

10 December 2013 - Danieli Corus recently completed an eight week project for the rebuild of the hot blast stove 13 ceramic burner at Tata Steel Port Talbot in Wales.

Eco Pickled Surface Technology Wins Approval from GM and Chrysler

09 December 2013 - The Material Works, Ltd. (TMW) announced that strip steel processed by the eco pickled surface (EPS) technology has been approved as a replacement for acid pickled steel by the automotive manufacturers General Motors and Chrysler.

ArcelorMittal Ostrava Commissions Continuous Casting Facility

09 December 2013 - ArcelorMittal Ostrava has officially commissioned its continuous casting facility, with the Czech Prime Minister Jiří Rusnok attending a formal ceremony to mark the occasion.

SMDI: When It Comes to Food Packaging Choices, Sustainability Trumps Novelty

09 December 2013 - An independent research study conducted by MindClick Global on behalf of the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) found that when asked about sustainability in food packaging choices, two-thirds of consumers preferred steel cans.

Construction Starts on New Minnesota Vikings Stadium Using ArcelorMittal Steel

09 December 2013 - ArcelorMittal Differdange, Luxembourg, will supply some 20% (3,000 tonnes) of the steel required for the construction of the new multi-purpose stadium in St. Paul, Minn., USA.

Anhui Tianda Puts Expanded PQF Plant from SMS Meer Into Service

09 December 2013 - Anhui Tianda Oil Pipe in Anhui Province, China, has expanded and re-commissioned its existing PQF® plant supplied by SMS Meer, Germany.

KEYENCE Introduces New All-Purpose Sensor

09 December 2013 - KEYENCE is excited to introduce the all new LR-T Series multi-purpose laser sensor.

Ural Steel Increases Sinter Production Capacity

06 December 2013 - Ural Steel — a part of Metalloinvest — has completed an upgrade to its No. 4 sintering plant.

Tenaris Orders Seamless Tube Plant from SMS Meer for New Texas Plant

05 December 2013 - Tenaris has awarded SMS Meer with the supply of a PQF® plant for the Bay City site in Texas, U.S.A.

ArcelorMittal USA Recognized by U.S. Energy Department, Commits to Further Cut Energy Use

05 December 2013 - ArcelorMittal was recently recognized by the U.S. energy department for its leadership in the Better Buildings, Better Plants Program, which supports the Obama administration’s target to increase energy productivity in the U.S. by 2030.

Broner Collaborates with Jsoft to Create Strong Partnership for the Indian Steel and Aluminum Market

05 December 2013 - Broner Metals Solutions announced with Jsoft Solutions Ltd the signing of a memorandum of understanding to deliver a comprehensive product portfolio of advanced planning and scheduling and MES solutions to the Indian steel and aluminum market.

Heraeus Presents Innovation Awards 2013

05 December 2013 - Heraeus presented its 11th annual Innovation Awards for the best product and process innovations at a festive ceremony in Hanau, Germany, in late November.

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