Steel News

NLMK and SMS Group Implement Project to Outsource Maintenance of Steelmaking Operations

02 February 2015 - Russia’s leading manufacturer of steel and one of the most efficient steel companies in the world, has signed a contract with SMS Group for full time service of key process equipment at the BOF Shops at the Lipetsk production site.

Tenaris Recognized as a Top Supplier in Colombia

02 February 2015 - A Colombian energy company has recognized Tenaris as one of the best suppliers to work with in the hydrocarbon sector.

SteelBenchmarker: HRB Prices Free Falling

30 January 2015 - In its 212th report, the SteelBenchmarker released 10 steel products and 3 USA scrap prices. Of these, here are four benchmark prices for hot-rolled band for 26 January 2015:

NLMK and OMK Sign 5-Year Slab Contract Extension

30 January 2015 - NLMK Group, Russia’s largest steelmaker, and OMK Group (United Metallurgical Company), Russia’s leading pipe manufacturer, have extended their contract for the supply of Novolipetsk slabs for the production of large diameter pipes at the Vyksa Steel Works up to and including 2019.

ArcelorMittal Sells Its Kuzbass Coal Mines

30 January 2015 - ArcelorMittal announced the sale of its interest in the Kuzbass coal mines in the Kemerovo region of Siberia, Russia, to Russia’s National Fuel Company (NTK).

AUMUND Brazil Expands After Sales Services with New Service Center

29 January 2015 - To expand its worldwide service network, AUMUND established a fourth service center with integrated warehouse, this time in central Brazil.

Novolipetsk Sets All-Time Production Record in 2014

29 January 2015 - Steel output during 2014 at Novolipetsk, NLMK Group’s main production site in Lipetsk, Russia, reached an all-time high of 12.56 million metric tons over the 80 years of the plant’s history. Record performance was achieved at all stages of production at Novolipetsk.

Metalloinvest Announces Operational Results for Q4 and FY 2014

29 January 2015 - Metalloinvest, a global iron ore and HBI producer and a Russian steel producer, announced its operational results for the fourth quarter and full year 2014.

Metalloinvest Implements Climate Action International Program

28 January 2015 - Metalloinvest has received a certificate for its participation in the Climate Action international programme.

SSAB’s Chairman of the Board to Leave His Assignment in 2015

28 January 2015 - SSAB’s chairman of the Board, Sverker Martin-Löf, has informed the company's principal owner, Industrivärden, that he is not available for re-election at the annual general meeting during the spring 2015 in the listed companies, where he currently holds board assignment.

voestalpine Securing Railway Infrastructure Orders Worldwide

27 January 2015 - Buoyed by the current global revival of the railway sector, the voestalpine Group’s Metal Engineering Division, which covers the railway infrastructure sector, is consistently winning major international orders.

EVRAZ Supplies First-Ever 100-Meter Rails for Metro System

26 January 2015 - EVRAZ delivered the first batch of 100-meter head-hardened R65 rails for the Moscow metro.

Severstal Reports Q4 and FY 2014 Operational Results

26 January 2015 - PAO Severstal announced its operational results for the fourth quarter and full year 2014.

EVRAZ Completes Certification of Unique Low Temperature-Resistant Rails

26 January 2015 - EVRAZ ZSMK has completed certification of low temperature-resistant HH350 rail, receiving the relevant certificate from The Federal Railways Certification Register.

Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum Celebrates a Decade of Technology in India

23 January 2015 - Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum recently celebrated its Indian subsidiary’s completion of a decade in business.

Tata Steel Europe Begins Operating Europe’s Most Powerful Decoiler

23 January 2015 - Tata Steel has commissioned a new £11 million heavy-gauge decoiler in Llanwern, South Wales, capable of supplying manufacturers with stronger steel to improve their own products.

World Crude Steel Output Rose by 1.2% in 2014

22 January 2015 - World crude steel production reached 1,662 million tonnes (Mt) for the year 2014, up by 1.2% compared to 2013.

ArcelorMittal Zenica Invests €4.65 Million in New Coil Production Facility

22 January 2015 - ArcelorMittal Zenica, the region’s largest steel producer, announced further enhancements to its production facilities in an investment project valued at €4.65 million.

EVRAZ Announces 2014 Operational Highlights

22 January 2015 - EVRAZ plc released its operational results for the fourth quarter of 2014 and the full year of 2014.

EVRAZ Announces New Appointments

21 January 2015 - EVRAZ announced the appointment of Vladislav Zhukov to the position of managing director, EVRAZ KGOK (Kachkanar Iron Ore Enrichment Plant), and Vyacheslav Sarayev to the position of managing director, EVRAZ NMTP (Nakhodka Trade Sea Port), effective 16 January 2015.