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General Steel's JV Launches UHF RFID Tag and Cloud-based Internet-of-Things Platform
10 April 2015 - General Steel Holdings, Inc., a leading non-state-controlled steel producer in China, announced its majority-owned joint venture, Tianjin General Shengyuan IoT Technology Co., Ltd. launched a new UHF RFID tag for iron and steel, and a cloud-based Internet-of-Things platform for steel logistics and bulk commodity management.
SMS Siemag Commissions Continuous Slab Caster at Puyang Steel
10 April 2015 - SMS Siemag Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd, China, has successfully put a continuous caster for medium-sized slabs into operation at the Wuan City works of Hebei Puyang Iron and Steel Co. Ltd. (Puyang Steel), China.
ArcelorMittal to Invest $20 Million in a Research and Development Centre in Brazil Over the Next Five Years
10 April 2015 - The new research centre will focus on steel innovations for the automotive, energy, construction, machinery and white goods industries.
Primetals Technologies to Supply EAF Quantum to Acciaieria Arvedi
09 April 2015 - • First deployment of new furnace type in Europe. • Annual production capacity up to 1.57 million metric tons. • Integrated dedusting and heat recovery system improves environmental balance.
Italy's Lecco Steel Mill to Restart Production, Hire Staff
09 April 2015 - According to Reuters, Italy's Lecco steel rolling mill, formerly owned by the country's second-largest steelmaker Lucchini, will restart production in May and will hire nearly 100 staff including former employees currently under redundancy contracts.
Uralmashzavod, Italy's PERT to build, sell mini steel plants
09 April 2015 - Uralmashzavod, a division of Russian heavy machinery group OMZ , and Italy's PERT will build and sell mini metallurgical plants, the company said in a statement.
Steel Companies Join Hands With Govt. to Set Up R&D Institution in India
09 April 2015 - A Memorandum of Agreement has been signed between the major Indian Steel Companies and the Ministry of Steel for setting up of a Steel Research & Technology Mission of India (SRTMI).
Tenaris to supply pipe for the Argentina Northeast Gas Pipeline (GNEA)
08 April 2015 - ENARSA, an Argentine state-run energy company, will use a total of 2,140 kilometers of Tenaris pipes in a new stage in the construction of the Argentina Northeast Gas Pipeline (GNEA).
ArcelorMittal Steel Provides Foundation for London’s New U.S. Embassy
08 April 2015 - For nearly 300 years, the US Embassy in London has been synonymous with its home in Grosvenor Square, Mayfair. But times are changing. With a growing need for modern, secure and sustainable facilities, the embassy is turning its attention to the South Bank – the site of its new landmark office, which has ArcelorMittal steel at its heart.
Usiminas Gets New Chairman
07 April 2015 - Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais SA appointed a new chairman as minority shareholders barged into a fight between Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp. and Italy’s Techint Group for control of the Brazilian steelmaker.
Retirement of Non-Executive Director at BlueScope Steel Ltd.
07 April 2015 - BlueScope Steel Ltd. announces the retirement of Deputy Chairman, Ron McNeilly, with effect from today.
Tata Steel completes transformation of Steelpark into national processing hub
07 April 2015 - Tata Steel has completed a series of investments at its Steelpark site at Wednesfield in the West Midlands that has strengthened the site’s position as the UK’s largest steel processing centre.
Uwe Väth to Become Vice President Operations of Schenck Process
03 April 2015 - Uwe Väth shall assume control over Operations of the Schenck Process Group effective April 1, 2015. In this role, he will be responsible for global manufacturing, supply chain and purchasing, and will report to Andreas Evertz, President and CEO. At the same time, he will become Joint Managing Director acting from the company headquarters of the Schenck Process GmbH, which plays the leading and coordinating role for all European countries as well as Russia and parts of Africa. Uwe Väth comes from the accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers and is switching over directly to the side of the company.
ArcelorMittal and CLN Group Form Joint Venture to Serve Italian Flat Product Market
03 April 2015 - ArcelorMittal Distribution Solutions Italia (AMDSI) and CLN Group today announce the formation of ArcelorMittal CLN Distribuzione Italia, a joint venture between the two companies, that brings together two of Italy’s leading steel distribution companies.
Nicolas de Coignac Appointed at the Head of Vallourec’s North America Operations; New Regional Organization Wordlwide
03 April 2015 - Vallourec, a world leader in premium tubular solutions primarily serving the energy markets, announces Nicolas de Coignac has been appointed Senior Vice President Vallourec Group, President North America effective as of 1 April 2015.
MMK Becomes Steel Supplier for Ford in Russia
03 April 2015 - OJSC Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) has been named as a steel supplier for Ford cars produced in Russia.
Konecranes PLC’s President and CEO Pekka Lundmark to Leave the Company
02 April 2015 - President and CEO Pekka Lundmark has decided to leave Konecranes to pursue his career outside the company. The Board of Directors of Konecranes Plc will immediately start the search of a new President and CEO.
General Steel Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2014 Financial Results
02 April 2015 - General Steel Holdings, Inc., a leading non-state-controlled steel producer in China, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2014.
Tata Steel Completes Acquisition of Nordic Service Centres
02 April 2015 - Tata Steel has completed the acquisition from SSAB of Sweden of two service centres and 50% of a third service centre in which it already owns 50%.
Ovako Has Completed Acquisition of Tibnor Oy in Finland
01 April 2015 - Ovako has completed its acquisition of Tibnor Oy following approval from the European Commission and the competition authorities in Finland and Estonia.
