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Mittal Steel Poland Operating Upgraded Wire Rod Mill
29 April 2007 - Mittal Steel Poland is successfully operating its Danieli-upgraded double-strand wire rod mill in Sosnowiec, following the installation of a new walking beam furnace, high speed roughing mill, on line heat treatment, and coil-forming/coil finishing facilities.
Siemens to Supply Skinpass Mill for Jisco
29 April 2007 - Jiuquan Iron & Steel Group recently placed an order with the Siemens Industrial Solutions and Services Group to supply a new four-high skinpass mill that incorporates an uncoiler with automatic coil positioning and centering and an automatic elongation control system.
IISI Reports World Crude Steel Production for March 2007
27 April 2007 - Figures released by the International Iron and Steel Institute show that world crude steel production for the 67 countries reporting stood at an estimated 110.9 million tonnes in March — 8.6% higher than for March 2006.
Air Liquide Widens Offerings with the Purchase of Lurgi
23 April 2007 - Air Liquide announced the acquisition of the engineering firm Lurgi from Global Engineering Alliance based on an equity value of approximately 550 million euros.
TMK Standardizes on Broner MES for its Russian Pipe Mills
22 April 2007 - TMK has standardized on Broner MES technology to improve production monitoring and control at each of its four pipe mills in Russia.
Linde to Install ReBox Technology for Ascometal Reheat Furnaces
22 April 2007 - Air Liquide announced the acquisition of the engineering firm Lurgi from Global Engineering Alliance based on an equity value of approximately 550 million euros.
SMS Demag to Supply Heavy Plate Mill for Yingkou
22 April 2007 - Minmetals Yingkou Medium Plate has placed an order with SMS Demag for construction of a heavy plate mill, including the associated electrical and automation systems.
Arcelor Mittal to Create Joint European Works Council
22 April 2007 - Replacing European Works Council agreements that previously existed in both Mittal steel and Arcelor prior to the merger, the new agreement represents a major step in the integration process for Arcelor Mittal.
Essar Global to Acquire Algoma Steel
16 April 2007 -
Department of Commerce to Lower Some Dumping Margins, Eliminate Others
12 April 2007 - The Department of Commerce released a memorandum addressing issues briefed during the recent section 129 proceedings, which addressed 12 antidumping cases, primarily related to steel imports.
SSINA Study Details Chinese Government Support of Stainless Industry
11 April 2007 - A new study just issued by the Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) reveals that the government of China has a policy of conferring preferred status on the stainless steel industry, and providing it with a wide range of preferential treatment programs and direct subsidies.
SMS Meer to Supply Precision Sizing Mill for Timken
10 April 2007 - The Timken Co. has placed an order with SMS Meer, Germany, for the expansion of its existing bar mill at the Harrison Steel Mill in Canton. Timken’s objectives for the project include extending the product size range, increasing mill capacity, and improving product quality.
Commercial Metals Bids to Acquire Second Croatian Mill
09 April 2007 - Commercial Metals Co. announced that its Swiss subsidiary, Commercial Metals International AG (CMI), has submitted a bid to acquire "Zeljezara Split" dd Kastel Sucurac (Split) from the Croatian Privatization Fund.
U. S. Steel Applauds Introduction of HR 1229
03 April 2007 -
Steel Groups Welcome Commerce Ruling Against Chinese Subsidies
02 April 2007 -
Arcelor Mittal to Combine Laser Welding Business with Noble International
01 April 2007 -
Siemens Commissions Slab Caster at Tokyo Steel
01 April 2007 -
AIC to Revamp Drive System for Sandvik Blooming Mill
01 April 2007 -
Danieli to Supply Compact Rougher for Celsa Huta Ostrowiec
01 April 2007 -
SMS Demag Consortium Commissions Celsa Steelworks in Wales
01 April 2007 -
