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Simetal Merim Dry-Type Dedusting Plant to be Installed at Kardemir in Turkey
18 September 2012 - The Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has ordered a Simetal Merim dry-type dedusting plant from Siemens VAI Metals Technologies.
First Batch of ArcelorMittal Galati Interns Graduate
18 September 2012 - The first batch of ArcelorMittal Galati interns have graduated summer school. 20 students from Romania, one from France and one from China studied and worked on practical projects which covered real production situations to be improved.
Siemens Installs Slag Stopper System on Converters at ArcelorMittal Belgium
17 September 2012 - ArcelorMittal Belgium NV has placed an order with Siemens VAI Metals Technologies for the supply of two Simetal Vaicon stoppers. The slag stopper systems will be installed on two 300-ton LD converters at ArcelorMittal’s Gent works.
Evraz Signs MoU with GHH-Valdunes International
17 September 2012 - EVRAZ plc and GHH-Valdunes International have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that outlines both parties’ intention to collaborate in the marketing and distribution of their steel wheel products.
ArcelorMittal Plant in Liege Threatened with Closure
17 September 2012 - ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steelmaker, said on Monday, 17 September it had abandoned a plan to invest 138 million euro (US$181.4 million) in a steel plant in Belgium, threatening it with full closure, according to a Reuters report.
Vallourec Provides Technip with Integrated Solutions for an Offshore Project
17 September 2012 - Vallourec announced the provision of seamless linepipe including coating and welding services for the Greater Stella Project in the North Sea. The 96 km of coated linepipe is due to be delivered to Technip, who has been awarded the EPC contract, in the first quarter of 2013.
Outokumpu Ranks Again in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
17 September 2012 - Outokumpu’s strong sustainability performance has been recognized again by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI) in their 2012 review.
China Launches WTO Challenge Over U.S. Anti-Subsidy Tariffs
17 September 2012 - China filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization on Monday, 17 September to challenge a new U.S. law on "countervailing duties", or tariffs intended to combat export-promoting subsidies.
Chinese Steel Pipe Producer Expands into High Quality Market with Siemens Rod Outlet
14 September 2012 - Wuhu Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes Co., Ltd., a Chinese producer of carbon products and steel pipes, has contracted Siemens VAI Metals Technologies to supply a new rod outlet for its plant in Wuhu City.
Ilva Wants to Keep Investing in Taranto, Chairman Says
14 September 2012 - The troubled ILVA steelworks intends to continue investing in its operations in the Southern Italian city of Taranto, according to a statement released on 14 September, an Italian newspaper is reporting.
USW Welcomes Agreement Between Liberian Mining Union and ArcelorMittal
14 September 2012 - The United Steelworkers (USW) today extended its congratulations to the members of the United Workers Union of Liberia (UWUL) who after years of organizing have achieved the first collective bargaining agreement with a mining company since Liberia’s civil war forced the shutdown of the iron ore mines in the mid-1990s.
EU Stainless Steel Demand Seen Unlikely to Rebound Until 2013
14 September 2012 - European demand for stainless steel is likely to remain weak at least until next year as economic stagnation in the region and tight finance crimp major consumers such as the automotive and construction sectors, market participants told Reuters.
SKF Breaks Ground on New Northeast Asian Distribution Center
14 September 2012 - SKF broke ground today on a new regional distribution center located in the WaiGaoQiao Free Trade Zone in the northeast part of Shanghai.
Gerdau Invests $253 Million in Its Mill in Peru
14 September 2012 - Gerdau announced an investment package of US$253 million in Siderperu, the company’s operation in Peru, with the aim of expanding its production capacity of steel and rolled products in the country.
Tenaris Introduces Its TenarisHydril BlueDock™ Connectors
13 September 2012 - Tenaris has extended its range of TenarisHydril premium connection products to include BlueDock™ connectors designed to serve oil and gas customers operating in offshore and HP/HT environments.
ArcelorMittal Named Steel Leader in Top Sustainability Index
13 September 2012 - ArcelorMittal has ranked first in the steel sector of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI).
Vallourec Completes Extension of Its Plant in Changzhou, China
13 September 2012 - Vallourec hosted on 13 September the inauguration ceremony for the extension of its pipe plant in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, China.
TNK-BP Looks Overseas for $2 Billion Steel Pipe Needs
13 September 2012 - Russian oil firm TNK-BP is planning to hold a US$2 billion tender by the end of the year for the supply of steel pipes from overseas suppliers, according to a Reuters report.
Siemens Ranked as Supersector Leader in Sustainability Index
13 September 2012 - Siemens was ranked as Supersector Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the first time, leading the category "Industrial Goods and Services." Siemens also won the top spot in the sector "Diversified Industrials."
JFE Launches Oxidation- and Corrosion-Resistant Coated Steel Sheet for Hot Press Forming
13 September 2012 - JFE Steel Corporation announced the launch of JAGTM (JFE Advanced Guard), an excellent oxidation- and corrosion-resistant coated steel sheet for hot press forming that reduces the weight of automotive structural parts.
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