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Metals/materials related newsThere are 401 news releases related to metals/materials. NCCA members working to meet increased demand for prepaintTo meet growing demand for coil coated metal, members of the National Coil Coating Association (NCCA), Cleveland, have invested capital to build strategically located, new production facilities. The new plants have added production capacity to better service customers' growing needs for coil coated ... RathGibson launches new international officesRathGibson, Lincolnshire, Ill., a manufacturer of welded, welded and drawn, and seamless stainless steel, nickel, and titanium tubing, has launched three new international offices. To provide local real-time support for its channel partners and customers, the company has opened offices in Mumbai, In... Rolled Alloys acquires Weir MaterialsRolled Alloys, Temperance, Mich., recently acquired Weir Materials, Manchester, England. The acquisition formed a new company called RA®Materials, which will offer ZERON®100, a high-strength, corrosion-resistant, superduplex stainless steel. The company is an international stockist and sup... AISC presents achievement awards at annual meetingThe American Institute of Steel Construction's Lifetime Achievement and Special Achievement awards were presented at the 2008 AISC Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs, Colo., in September. The 2008 Lifetime Achievement award, a recognition of outstanding service over a sustained period of years t... HRB price direction continues mixedThe SteelBenchmarker™U.S. HRB spot price for Dec. 8 dropped 11.8 percent to $614 per metric ton, FOB the mill, for the ninth consecutive decline. The world export HRB price dropped 9.2 percent to $540 per ton, FOB the port of export, for the ninth consecutive decline. The western European HRB p... HRB prices plummet 34 percent to 48 percent from peakThe SteelBenchmarker™ world export HRB price for Nov. 10 dropped 10.3 percent to $630 per ton, FOB the port of export, for the seventh consecutive decline. The U.S. HRB spot price dropped 9.9 percent to $798 per metric ton, FOB the mill, for the seventh consecutive decline. The western European HRB ... HTML North America names U.S. market managerHMTL North America/Heavy Metal & Tubes Ltd., Rehoboth Beach, Del., has named Lisa Sarch as U.S. market manager for the heat exchanger, boiler, and condenser group. She has more than 20 years of industry experience as a sales representative for welded and seamless tubing in stainless, carbon, and all... Main Steel transfers ownership of Mexico City operationsMain Steel Polishing Co. Inc., Tinton Falls, N.J., a national toll processor, has announced the transfer of ownership of its Mexico City operation to the family of the late Jorge Loya Alcala and the current management team. Rodolfo Serrano is the new general manager, replacing Alcala, who died earli... Hydro Aluminum contributes engineering, fabrication to GO trailerHydro Aluminum's Extrusion Americas unit, Linthicum, Md., teamed with SylvanSport to create the GO trailer, a miniature mobile adventure camper. The 800-lb. pop-up camper sleeps four and hauls up to 800 lbs. of gear, including motorcycles, bicycles, kayaks, or an ATV. It can be managed by one per... AK Steel announces December 2008 surchargesAK Steel has advised its customers that a $185 per ton surcharge will be added to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in December 2008. December 2008 surcharges for the broad range of stainless steel products that the company produces can be found on its Web site. The surcharges are ba... HRB prices drop 4 to 12 percentThe SteelBenchmarker™world export HRB price for Oct. 27 dropped 12.1 percent to $702 per ton, FOB the port of export for the sixth consecutive decline. The Chinese HRB ex-works price dropped 10.9 percent to $408 per ton for the third consecutive drop. The U.S. HRB spot price dropped 9.7 percen... HRB prices plunge 8 to 24 percentThe SteelBenchmarker™Chinese HRB ex-works price for Oct. 13 plummeted 23.5 percent to $458 per ton for the second consecutive drop. The world export HRB price dropped 11.1 percent to $799 per ton, FOB the port of export, for the fifth consecutive decrease. The U.S. HRB spot price dropped 8.8 pe... Main Steel Polishing increases capabilitiesMain Steel Polishing Co. Inc., has announced additions to its plant in Bartlett, Ill. The additions will increase the capacity of the company’s coil polish line and its plate buff line. In August the company installed a 60,000-lb. by 60-in. Braner uncoiler with an overarm and a sliding base for... HRB prices drop 4 to 6 percentThe SteelBenchmarker™Chinese HRB ex-works price for September 22 dropped 6.4 percent to $599 per ton, after rising two weeks ago. The world export HRB price dropped 6.1 percent to $899 per ton, FOB the port of export, for the fourth consecutive time. The western European HRB price dropped 5.6 p... Main Steel names general manager of Commerce facilityMain Steel Polishing has named Mike Folley as general manager of its location in Commerce, Calif. He replaces Gene Harsma, who retired after serving as general manager for more than 20 years. Folley previously worked at Ryerson, where he held general manager positions in the Permamet division and... HRB prices on a downtrendThe SteelBenchmarker™world export price for Sept. 8 dropped 4.9 percent to $957 per ton, FOB the port of export, for the third consecutive time. The Western European HRB price dropped 4.0 percent to $1,064 per ton, ex-works, for the fourth consecutive time (on a Euro basis, it slipped 0.7 perce... HRB prices plummet 3 to 7 percentThe SteelBenchmarker™ Chinese HRB ex-works price for August 25 plunged 7.4 percent to $636 per ton, for the third consecutive drop. The World export HRB price plunged 6.6 percent to $1,006 per ton, FOB the port of export, for the second consecutive time. The Western European HRB price dropped 4.4 pe... Denman & Davis appoints inside sales representativeDenman & Davis, Clifton, N.J., a general-line, independent steel service center, has promoted Lindsay Stanton to inside sales representative. A representative for territories in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, Stanton—who joined the company last year as a sales trainee—is resp... American Scrap Coalition to address global trade barriersAs steel scrap prices reach record-high levels of more than $600 per ton and with U.S. scrap exports steadily rising, a group of steel scrap-using industries has formed the American Scrap Coalition and has urged immediate governmental action to remove global barriers to trade. Steel scrap exports... RathGibson installs cleaning system at Arkansas facilityRathGibson, Lincolnshire, Ill., a manufacturer of welded, welded and drawn, and seamless stainless steel, nickel, and titanium tubing, recently completed a large capital project at its facility in Clarksville, Ark. The company has installed a closed cleaning system that utilizes vacuum technology... Prab acquires EnvirodynePrab Inc., Kalamazoo, Mich., along with its sister company Hapman and through its parent company Kalamazoo Acquisition Corp., has acquired Envirodyne Technologies, Kalamazoo. The acquired Envirodyne suite of companies includes Kalamazoo Fabricating, STC Dip Spin, and The MonlanGroup. The Kalamazo... American to open specialized facilityAmerican Steel LLC., Portland, Ore., a full-line steel service center and wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., Los Angeles, is building a 195,000-sq.-ft. facility dedicated to the production of laser-quality, cut-to-length light- and heavy-gauge steel. To achieve set production ... AK Steel named to S&P 500AK Steel has been added to Standard and Poor's S&P 500 GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard) Steel Sub-Industry index. "Being added to the S&P 500 is a proud milestone in the complete transformation of AK Steel since the fall of 2003," said James L. Wainscott, AK Steel chairman, presiden... Nucor names vice president, general manager of new iron-making facilityNucor Corp. has named John C. Farris as vice president and general manager of its new iron-making facility. Farris joined the company in 1992 and has been a vice president since 2006. He has been general manager of the company's bar mill in Marion, Ohio, since 2005. Previously Farris worked as a man... NanoSteel adds vice president for sales and marketingThe NanoSteel® Co., Providence, R.I., a provider of nanostructured steel alloy surface technologies for industrial applications, has added Michael Quinlan as vice president for sales and marketing. Quinlan leads all sales and marketing activities for the company's portfolio of Super Hard Steel® coat... Ohio Gratings, American Metalco create new joint venture in Florida marketOhio Gratings Inc. (OGI), Canton, Ohio, has announced that American Metalco, Longwood, Fla., became an Ohio Gratings company through a joint venture to focus on the Florida architectural market. Over the last several years, Ohio Gratings has expanded into the architectural metals market, providing a... Hydro Aluminum adds fabrication equipment, expands services at South Carolina plantHydro Aluminum's Extrusion Americas unit, Linthicum, Md., is in the midst of a project that increases capacity and upgrades products and services at its manufacturing facility in Belton, S.C. The plant currently produces aluminum extrusions for windows and doors, electrical parts such as busbars, le... Gallatin Steel receives awards for employee healthGallatin Steel, Ghent, Ky., a producer of flat-rolled carbon steel, recently was recognized as one of the Healthiest Companies in America by Interactive Health Solutions (IHS), Chicago. Gallatin Steel won awards in two categories: Best in Class Among Manufacturers and Most Improved Overall. The awar... Nucor to acquire Ambassador SteelNucor Corp. announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Harris Steel, Inc., has signed a purchase agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Ambassador Steel Corp., based in Auburn, Indiana, for a cash purchase price of approximately $185,000,000. The transaction a... HRB price increases continueSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. HRB spot price for June 9 rose 0.7 percent to $1,166 per ton, FOB the mill, for the fifteenth consecutive rise totaling $589. The Western European HRB price rose 2.9 percent to $1,119 per ton, ex-works, for the ninth consecutive time totaling $439 (on a ... AK Steel announces July surcharges for electrical and stainless steelsAK Steel has advised its customers that an $820 per ton surcharge will be added to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in July 2008. July surcharges for the company’s stainless steel products can be found on its Web site. The company said that because of continued increases in raw m... HRB price eruption sputtersSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. HRB spot price for May 12 rose 0.3 percent to $1,158 per ton, FOB the mill, for the fourteenth consecutive rise totaling $581. The Western European HRB price rose 2.8 percent to $1,119 per ton, ex-works, for the eighth consecutive time totaling $406 (on ... HRB price eruption slowsSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. HRB spot price for May 12 surged 5.2 percent to $1,154 per ton, FOB the mill, for the thirteenth consecutive rise totaling $577. The Western European HRB price rose 2.1 percent to $1,088 per ton, ex-works, for the seventh consecutive time totaling $353 (... Plymouth Tube names general managerPlymouth Tube Co., Warrenville, Ill., has appointed Gavin Ford as general manager of its hot mill in Winamac, Ind. Ford previously worked for Prestolite Wire Corp.; while there he held the positions of director of manufacturing and sourcing, Asia, and director of manufacturing, Canadian operation... Gallatin Steel announces general manager for hot rollingGallatin Steel, Ghent, Ky., has promoted John Volmer to general manager for hot rolling. He replaces Denis Desjardin, who resigned last year. Volmer is responsible for all day-to-day operations in the company’s Rolling Mill Dept., reporting to Gallatin Steel President Don Daily. He joined the com... ITA accepting applications for titanium development awardThe International Titanium Association (ITA), Broomfield, Colo., is accepting applications for its second annual Titanium Applications Development award. The ITA will announce the winner of the $20,000 award at the TITANIUM 2008 Conference, which is scheduled for Sept. 21-24 at Caesar's Palace H... Ametek acquires Reading AlloysAmetek Inc., Paoli, Pa., a manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, has acquired Reading Alloys, a specialty metals producer that of titanium master alloys and highly engineered metal powders used in the aerospace, medical implant, military, and electronics markets. R... General Steel Holdings releases statement following China earthquakeGeneral Steel Holdings Inc., one of China's non-state owned steel products producers, announced today that its operations were not adversely affected by the recent earthquake in the Sichuan province of China. Henry Yu, CEO and chairman stated, "We are deeply saddened over this tragic event that ... HRB spot steel price hikes continueSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. HRB spot price for April 28 surged 9.4 percent to $1,097 per ton, FOB the mill, for the twelfth consecutive rise totaling $520. The Western European HRB price surged 5.9 percent to $1,066 per ton, ex-works, for the sixth consecutive time totaling $353 (o... Atlas Steel Products mourns president's passingAtlas Steel Products President and CEO Lawrence J. "Bo" Burr died Monday (April 28) at home with his family in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, following a seven-month battle with cancer. He was 63. Mr. Burr acquired Atlas Steel Products in 1983 after joining the aluminized steel service center in a sales ca... Nucor ranked as largest steelmaker in U.S.No company produces more steel in the United States than Nucor Corporation, according to rankings published in the May 2008 issue of American Metal Market. The rankings by the magazine, its first in recent years, track which company produces the most steel on U.S. soil. Nucor topped the list with... HRB spot steel prices continue to soarSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. HRB spot price for April 14 surged 16.0 percent to $1,003 per metric ton, FOB the mill, for the 11th consecutive rise totaling $426. The world export HRB price surged 8.7 percnet to $946 per ton, FOB the port of export for the ninth consecutive rise tota... RathGibson acquires Mid-South Control Line Inc.RathGibson, Lincolnshire, Ill., has acquired Mid-South Control Line Inc. (MSCL), Marrero, La. A manufacturer of welded; welded and drawn; and seamless stainless steel, nickel, and titanium tubing, RathGibson says the acquisition will allow it to grow in the energy sector. MSCL produces downhole c... HRB spot steel prices continue climb in most regionsSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the world export HRB price for March 24 surged 6.6 percent to $870 per ton, FOB the port of export, for the eighth consecutive rise totaling $289. The Western European HRB price surged 4.7 percent to $930 per ton, ex-works, for the fourth consecutive time totalin... Worthington Steel honored by John DeereWorthington Steel, Columbus, Ohio, has announced that it has been recognized by Deere & Company as a Partner-level supplier for 2007 and was also named a 2007 Enterprise Supplier of the Year in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company's highest supplie... HRB spot steel prices continue upward surgeSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the western European hot-rolled band (HRB) price for March 10 surged 6.5 percent to $888 per ton,, ex-works, for the third consecutive time (on a Euro basis, it rose 3.4 percent). The world export HRB price surged 6.4 percent to $816 per ton, FOB the port of expo... Niles Expanded Metals announces joint venture with Fratelli MarianiNiles Expanded Metals & Plastics, Niles, Ohio, has formed a partnership with Fratelli Mariani, Milan, Italy. The partnership agreement gives Niles Expanded Metals exclusive agent and distribution responsibilities in North America. Niles Expanded Metals is an ISO 9001:2000-certified company that m... HRB spot steel prices continue to riseSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the western European hot-rolled band (HRB) price for Feb. 11 erupted 8.0 percent to $770 per ton,, ex-works, after slipping two weeks ago (on a Euro basis, it roared ahead 9.1 percent). The U.S. (HRB) spot price surged 5.7 percent to $746 per metric ton, FOB the mill,... Gerdau Ameristeel announces agreement to acquire Century SteelGerdau Ameristeel Corp. has announced that Pacific Coast Steel (PCS), a majority owned Gerdau Ameristeel joint venture, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all the assets of Century Steel, Inc. (CSI), a reinforcing and structural steel contractor specializing in the fabrication and install... Hendrick adds new equipmentHendrick Mfg., Memphis, Tenn., has added several pieces of fabrication equipment to its facility in Carbondale, Pa. The company added additional CNC press brake capabilities, acquired new welding capability for high-precision applications, and co-developed and purchased new deburring and polishing m... Registration for ISRI's 2008 Convention and Expo now openRegistration now is open for the 2008 Convention and Exposition of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc. (ISRI), Washington, D.C. The organization says the show, which runs April 6-10 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Convention Center in Las Vegas, is the world’s biggest scrap recycling ind... ABC Metals appoints North American sales managerABC Metals Inc., Logansport, Ind., has added Joe H. Loudenback as North American sales manager. Loudenback, who is responsible for coordinating the company's sales and marketing efforts in North America, has experience in manufacturing management, marketing, sales, and product management. ABC Met... Warren Steel Holdings completes vacuum tank degasserWarren Steel Holdings, Warren, Ohio, announced that it completed the hot commissioning of its vacuum tank degasser and related systems. The system is fully operational, and the company has begun shipping degassed material to its customers. The low-pressure environment of the degassing operation a... AK Steel announces March surchargesAK Steel has advised its customers that a $375 per ton surcharge will be added to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in March 2008. March 2008 surcharges for the stainless steel products that the company produces can be found on the its Web site. The surcharges are based on reported... Ameristeel begins Jacksonville Mill expansion planningGerdau Ameristeel Corp. has announced that it has begun the planning process for a capital project to expand its Jacksonville Steel Mill, located in Baldwin, Florida. The expansion is expected to add approximately 400,000 tons to the Gerdau Ameristeel Jacksonville rolling mill, matching the fac... Steel coil prices in U.S. surge to 12-month highThe Steel Index weekly reference prices for steel coil products in the U.S. have surged to 12-month highs and continue to rise sharply. Prices for steel coil products in the U.S. have hit their highest levels for more than a year, according to the latest prices published by The Steel Index. Co... HRB spot steel prices climbSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. hot-rolled band (HRB) spot price for Jan. 14 surged 6.1 percent to $659 per metric ton, FOB the mill, for the fifth consecutive rise. The world export HRB price surged 5.3 percent to $633 per ton, FOB the port of export, for the third consecutive rise. T... Heidtman Steel expands Butler facilityHeidtman Steel Products Inc., Toledo, Ohio, is constructing an additional 120,000-sq.-ft. building at its manufacturing operation in the Butler Industrial Corridor in Indiana. The building will house a light-gauge multiblanking line. Heidtman plans to invest $13.5 million in the facility and equipme... Greer Steel continues facility upgradesGreer Steel, Dover, Ohio, recently completed one in a new series of upgrades, installing a 40-ton, top-running Zenar crane to service the company's pickling and primary slitting departments. The crane, which has a 110-ft. span, allows the company to receive larger coils, helping expand production ca... Silberline CEO leads aluminum industry delegation to ChinaLisa Jane Scheller, CEO of Silberline Manufacturing Co. Inc., Tamaqua, Pa., recently led a delegation of aluminum industry representatives to the 2007 China Aluminum Forum in Chengdu, China. A member of the Aluminum Association, Arlington, Va., board of directors, Scheller opened the 500-particip... Markin Tubin updates Web siteMarkin Tubing LP, Wyoming, N.Y., has re-engineered its Web site and changed the main URL. The site, at www.markin.com, includes a technical library of tube-related specifications, data, and process information. The company is working to strengthen its fabrication and engineering to help complemen... Diamond Mfg. acquires Stone PerforatingDiamond Mfg. Co., Wyoming, Pa., a metal perforator, has acquired Stone Perforating Co., Chicago. The acquisition includes Chicago EDM, a Stone Perforating affiliate. Nucor signs memorandum of understanding for joint venture with DufercoNucor Corp. has announced that is has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Duferco Group (Lugano, Switzerland) to establish a 50/50 joint venture to produce beams in Italy and distribute beams in Europe and North Africa. The two parties will immediately begin the tasks necessary in order to... AK Steel announces February surchargesAK Steel has advised its customers that a $265 per ton surcharge will be added to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in February 2008. February surcharges for the stainless steel products the company produces can be found on its Web site. The surcharges are based on reported prices fo... HRB spot steel prices mainly upSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. hot-rolled band (HRB) spot price for Dec. 10 surged 1.8 percent to $606 per metric ton, FOB the mill, for the third consecutive rise. The world export HRB price rose 1.2percent to $588 per ton, FOB the port of export, after two consecutive declines. The ... NanoSteel appoints vice president of sales, marketingThe NanoSteel® Company, Providence, R.I., a producer of nanostructured steel alloys for industrial applications, has added Kenneth M. Byrne as vice president of sales and marketing. Based at the company's headquarters, Byrne oversees the development and execution of sales and marketing strategi... Wall Colmonoy names quality assurance manager for New Mexico facilityWall Colmonoy (WCC), Madison Heights, Mich., has promoted David Amundson to quality assurance manager for its alloy manufacturing facility in Los Lunas, N.M. A certified electronics technician, Amundson holds a degree in business management. He has been with WCC for 12 years, serving previously a... U. S. Steel proposes $1 billion capital investment in Clairton PlantUnited States Steel Corp. has announced that it is considering a $1 billion capital investment program at its Clairton Plant coke making operation near Pittsburgh that will enhance the company's environmental performance, help to ensure the long-term viability of its Mon Valley Works operations, and... HRB spot steel prices mixedSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. hot-rolled band (HRB) spot price for Nov. 12 surged 1.6 percent to $586 per metric ton, FOB the mill, after falling 0.6 percent three weeks ago. The world export HRB price slipped 0.3 percent to $583 per ton, FOB the port of export, after four consecutiv... AK Steel increases carbon, stainless steel pricesAK Steel has announced that it is increasing spot market prices for its carbon steel products by $30 per ton for all new orders accepted for shipment on Jan. 1, 2008 and later. The company also is increasing transaction prices for all hot-rolled and cold-rolled stainless steel sheet, strip, tubu... Klein Steel Service's expansion leads to western New York siteKlein Steel Service Inc., Rochester, N.Y., a full-line steel service center, has taken over the former Gibraltar Industries warehouse between Buffalo and Niagara Falls in Tonawanda, N.Y. The company had been operating in western New York from a leased facility in Blasdell, south of Buffalo. The c... METALCON selects 2007 recipient of steel-framed homeMETALCON International, Newton, Mass., an annual conference and exhibition for the metal construction industry, has selected U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Evan Morgan as the recipient of the METALCON 2007 steel structure, a steel-framed house. METALCON began an initiative in 1994 to donate each structur... U. S. Steel completes acquisition of Stelco Inc.United States Steel Corp. has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Stelco Inc. and that Stelco has been renamed U. S. Steel Canada Inc. Commenting on the acquisition, U. S. Steel Chairman and CEO John Surma said, "We welcome the customers, employees and communities of Stelco to the ... Ryerson launches comprehensive reorganizationRyerson Inc. has announced it has taken the initial steps in a comprehensive reorganization to make the company stronger, more nimble, and a better service provider for customers. Ryerson, a distributor and processor of metals in North America, was acquired Friday, Oct. 19, in a take-private tra... HRB spot steel prices mixedSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. hot-rolled band (HRB) spot price for Oct. 8 rose 0.7 percent to $580 per metric ton, FOB the mill, for the fourth consecutive time. The world export HRB price rose 1.6 percent to $583 per ton, FOB the port of export, for the third consecutive time. The C... ATI Industrial Automation opens new Detroit officeATI Industrial Automation, Apex, N.C., a developer of robotic peripheral equipment, recently opened a new office in Orion Township, Mich., near Detroit. The office houses the company’s sales, customer service, and training departments and has extra space for inventory. The company says the new of... Algonquin Industries names vice president of salesAlgonquin Industries, Guilford, Conn., a manufacturer of rectangular and round nonferrous magnet wire, flat wire, strip, and rivet wire products, has promoted William Gorman to vice president of sales. Gorman has a role in supporting the company's sales and marketing efforts, serving producers of tr... ISRI challenges SRI conclusions on steel recycling ratesRobin Wiener, president of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), Washington, D.C., recently challenged conclusions in a Steel Recycling Institute (SRI) press release that announced the steel recycling rate decreased in 2006. Wiener said that steel recycling increased by about 7 percent... Nucor's Harris Steel grows rebar fabrication businessNucor Corp. has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Harris Steel Inc. (Harris), has entered into an agreement with Barker Steel Company, Inc. (Barker), to form a new entity that combines the two companies' rebar fabrication operations in the northeastern U.S. market. Harris will contribute i... U.S. groups polling members on Chinese HSS problemsSteel Business Briefing has reported that two groups that represent different segments of the steel market now are polling their members in an effort to gauge concern and problems that have arisen with allegedly substandard hollow structural sections (HSS) imports from China. The Tube and Pipe As... AK Steel announces October surchargesAK Steel has advised its customers that a $225 per ton surcharge will be added to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in October 2007. October 2007 surcharges for the broad range of stainless steel products that the company produces can be found on its Web site. The surcharges are bas... HRB spot steel prices continue upturnSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. hot-rolled band (HRB) spot price for Aug. 27 rose 0.9 percent to $565 per metric ton, FOB the mill, after falling eight consecutive times. The world export HRB price slipped 0.4 percent to $555 per ton, FOB the port of export, after rising two weeks ago.... Nucor acquires MagnatraxNucor Corp. has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Magnatrax Corp. via the merger of Magnatrax with a wholly owned subsidiary of Nucor, for a cash purchase price of approximately $280 million. Operating through its seven fabricating plants along with the associated engineering se... Cargill, Robinson Steel form joint ventureCargill, a global trader, processor, and distributor of iron and steel, has agreed to enter into a joint venture with Robinson Steel to produce and distribute RPS® sheet and plate under license. The Cargill and Robinson joint venture will have an initial capacity of 200,000 tons per year of col... HRB spot steel prices turning up?SteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. hot-rolled band (HRB) spot price for Aug. 13 fell 1.6 percent to $560 per metric ton, FOB the mill for the eighth consecutive time. The world export HRB price rose 1.3 percent to $557 per ton, FOB the port of export after falling eight consecutive times. The ... Thompson Companies announce appointmentsThe Thompson Companies, Canton, Mass., have appointed Mary Ryan as chairman and CEO, and Edward Ryan as president and COO. Both Ryans have been with Thompson for more than 20 years, each having served as executive vice president. They oversee and plan continued growth of the companies. The com... Denman & Davis adds sales representativeDenman & Davis, Clifton, N.J., an independent, general-line steel service center, has added Sheila Yarbough to its sales team. She is responsible for acquiring new business and growing existing business by selling value-added services, as well as providing customer service and support. Before joi... Sandmeyer Steel hires Midwest district sales managerSandmeyer Steel Co., Philadelphia, has named Adam Pottner as district sales manager for its Midwest sales territory. Pottner, who replaces the retiring Robert Lundgren, is responsible for the company's metal sales in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Da... AK Steel announces September surchargesAK Steel has advised its customers that a $225 per ton surcharge will be added to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in September 2007. September 2007 surcharges for the stainless steel products that the company produces can be found on the its Web site. The surcharges are based on re... HRB spot steel price drop continues mixedSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. hot-rolled band (HRB) spot price for July 23 dropped 1.0 percent to $569 per metric ton, FOB the mill for the seventh consecutive time. The world export HRB price dropped 1.6 percent to $550 per ton, FOB the port of export for the eight consecutive time.... Main Steel founder diesThomas Andrew Mallan, 73, founder and Chairman of the Board (Emeritus) of Main Steel Polishing Company, Inc, died July 19, 2007. Tom began his career in the metals industry with the G. A. Feld Co. in 1954. In 1956 he turned an idea into a business when he founded Main Steel Polishing in the Bron... LB Steel assumes ownership of Topeka Metal SpecialtiesLB Steel LLC, Chicago, has assumed ownership of Topeka Metal Specialties Inc., Topeka, Kan. The Topeka facility will retain its name and 70 employees, gradually adding 130 positions in the next year or two. It will become a division of LB Steel. LB Steel provides nonprime strip mill plate a... HRB spot steel prices continue downward trendSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. hot-rolled band (HRB) spot price for July 9 dropped 1.9 percent to $575 per metric ton, FOB the mill for the sixth consecutive time. The world export HRB price dropped 1.4 percent to $559 per ton, FOB the port of export for the seventh consecutive time. ... Diamond Mfg. doubles capacitySister companies Diamond Mfg. Co. and Perforated Metals Plus, Wyoming, Pa., have expanded their southern division to a newly constructed, 20,000-sq.-ft. facility in Charlotte, N.C. Diamond Mfg. supplies perforated sheet metal, and Perforated Metals is a stocking service center. Greer Steel honors MittalGreer Steel, Dover, Ohio, has named Mittal Steel USA as its 2006 supplier of the year. Greer selected Mittal's Riverdale, Ill., and Cleveland facilities for providing high-quality materials and services. The supplier of the year decision is made by a cross-functional team of Greer personnel—... Greer Steel names executive VPDover, Ohio-based Greer Steel has named James Harpster as executive vice president. Greer CEO and President, John Raese, made the announcement, stating, "Jim will be the cornerstone of our management team. He is a proven leader with an excellent operational background and a strong customer commit... Nucor to acquire Magnatrax Corp.Nucor Corp. has announced that it has entered into a merger agreement pursuant to which Nucor will acquire Magnatrax Corp., via the merger of Magnatrax with a wholly owned subsidiary of Nucor, for a cash purchase price of approximately $280 million. Operating through its seven fabricating plants... Spot steel prices continue mostly downSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. hot-rolled band (HRB) spot price for June 11 dropped 1.8 percent to $597 per metric ton, FOB the mill for the fourth consecutive drop. The world export HRB price dropped 1.6 percent to $571 per ton, FOB the port of export for the fifth consecutive time. ... American Services Group opens Virginia branchesAmerican Services Group, Winchester, Va., a manufacturer and supplier of HVAC and custom sheet metal, has opened branches in Manassas and Harrisonburg, Va. The company maintains a main production facility in Winchester. All three locations offer HVAC installations, supplies, sheet metal, and cust... Ulbrich opens trading company/service center in Hong KongUlbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals Inc., North Haven, Conn., an international supplier of custom rolled strip, foil, flat, and shaped wire products, has opened a trading company/service center in Hong Kong. Ulbrich Asia Metals Limited, located in Kwai Chung, is the company's second Asian faci... MCA Student Design Competition explores environmental themesThe Metal Construction Association (MCA), Glenview, Ill., has opened registration for its 2007 Student Design Competition. This year's event will focus on how architecture can benefit the environment. The project's concept is the design of nature center facilities on an island setting on the Lake... Greer names VP of CommercialGreer Steel, Dover, Ohio, has promoted Charles Maul to vice president of commercial. He is responsible for business expansion and overall sales efforts, including management of the sales team at the company's Dover facility and its service center in Ferndale, Mich. Maul has almost 30 years of exp... Steel prices weakSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. hot-rolled band (HRB) spot price for May 28 slipped 0.8 percent to $608 per metric ton, FOB the mill for the third consecutive drop. The world export HRB price slipped 0.7 percent to $580 per ton, FOB the port of export for the fourth consecutive time. T... Steel prices on the moveSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. hot-rolled band (HRB) spot price for May 14 dropped 1.9 percent to $513 per metric ton, FOB the mill for the second consecutive drop. The world export HRB price slipped 0.8 percent to $584 per ton, FOB the port of export for the third consecutive time. T... AK Steel announces June surchargesAK Steel has advised its customers that a $310 per ton surcharge will be added to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in June 2007. Surcharges for the stainless steel products that the company produces can be found on its Web site. The surcharges are based on reported prices for raw ma... HRB spot steel prices mixedSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. hot-rolled band (HRB) spot price for April 23 dropped 0.8 percent to $625 per metric ton, FOB the mill after five consecutive rises. The world export HRB price slipped 0.3 percent to $589 per ton, FOB the port of export, for the second consecutive drop. ... Mittal Steel USA enters export marketMittal Steel USA has begun to export steel. The company said this is being done to take advantage of the strength of the global market and the resources of Arcelor Mittal Intl., the company's global trading arm. Sales initially are targeted at 200,000 tons during the second quarter from several o... HRB spot steel domestic prices strong; world export price slipsSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. hot-rolled band (HRB) spot price for April 9 rose 1.3 percent to $630 per metric ton, FOB the mill for the fifth consecutive rise. The world export HRB price slipped 0.8 percent to $591 per ton, FOB the port of export, after seven consecutive rises. The... Main Steel Bartlett increases production capabilitiesMain Steel Polishing, Co., Inc. has announced several changes being made at its Bartlett, Ill., plant. The existing building has undergone renovations to increase the total square footage to 95,000. A 10,000-sq.-ft. addition will house a new buff table. The 96-in. by 300-in buff line will double t... Stainless Sales Corp. announces quality assurance managerStainless Sales Corp., a Chicago-based stainless steel service center, has appointed Carol Cerwin as quality assurance manager. Cerwin is responsible for maintaining the company's quality management system. Working directly with the company's sales team, she serves as customer liaison to remedy n... Greer Steel hires research directorGreer Steel has announced that Scott McQuiston has been hired as director of research at the company's Dover, Ohio facility. His primary focus is on new product development. McQuiston, who has a degree in metallurgy and an M.B.A., has 29 years' experience in the steel industry, including position... AK Steel announces electrical, stainless steel surchargesAK Steel has advised its customers that a $340 per ton surcharge will be added to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in May 2007. May 2007 surcharges for the stainless steel products that the company produces can be found on its Web site. The surcharges are based on reported prices fo... U.S. Steel enters spiral welded tubular product agreementUnited States Steel Corp. has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to form a joint venture with POSCO, a Republic of Korea steel producer, and SeAH Steel Corporation (SeAH), a manufacturer of tubular products in the Republic of Korea, to design, engineer, and construct a manufac... U.S. Steel to acquire Lone Star TechnologiesUnited States Steel Corp. and Lone Star Technologies Inc. announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which U. S. Steel will acquire Lone Star, a manufacturer of welded oilfield tubular goods, for $67.50 per share in cash. The agreement was unanimously approved by the bo... HRB spot steel price rise continues mixedSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. hot-rolled band (HRB) spot price for March 26 rose 1.8 percent to $622 per ton, FOB the mill for the fourth consecutive rise. The world export HRB price rose 2.2 percent to $596 per ton, FOB the port of export, for the seventh consecutive rise. The Chin... Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel announces raw materials surchargeWheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. has announced that, effective April 1, 2007, it will institute a $53 per ton raw materials surcharge on orders scheduled for April shipment. "The continued volatility of steel scrap has made it necessary for Wheeling-Pittsburgh to develop a methodology for administ... HRB spot steel price rise mixedSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. hot-rolled band (HRB) spot price for March 12 rose 2.4 percent to $611 per ton, FOB the mill for the third consecutive rise. The world export HRB price jumped 3. 7 percent to $583 per ton, FOB the port of export, for the sixth consecutive rise. The Chin... Kobe Steel's U.S. aluminum forging unit to increase productionKobe Steel Ltd. has announced that its U.S. subsidiary, Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products, LLC (KAAP), will further increase production of aluminum forgings to meet the growing U.S. market for lightweight automotive suspension systems. The Bowling Green, Kentucky-based company is investing $14 mi... NLMK-Duferco, Esmark to Acquire Winner SteelNovolipetsk Steel (NLMK) and Duferco Group have announced that Duferco U.S. Investment Corp. and Esmark have formed a consortium to purchase the assets of Winner Steel, based in Pennsylvania. Currently the consortium has entered into a letter of intent with Winner Steel, which is subject to negotiat... ISRI Convention celebrates 20 years"Momentum" is the theme for the 2007 ISRI Convention and Exposition, the scrap recycling industry’s biggest exhibits and networking event of the year. ISRI will celebrate its 20th annual convention April 18-21 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. In addition to the scrap rec... Denman & Davis expands sales territoriesDenman & Davis, a Clifton, N.J.-based steel service center, has expanded the territory of two sales representatives, Paul Chorne and Jim Kelly. Chorne, who joined the company in 2004 and is based in Long Beach, N.Y., is responsible for sales in New York City’s five boroughs plus Westchester Count... Aluminum Association, Instituto del Aluminio sign statistics agreementLeaders from the U.S. and Mexican national aluminum associations signed a memorandum of understanding clearing the way for a joint statistics program and the first North American aluminum demand report. Currently The Aluminum Association, in cooperation with the Canadian Aluminum Association, publis... Structural steel continues to gain parking market shareStructural steel framing use on parking garage projects continued its rise in 2006, according to industry research. The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) reported a 3 percent increase in market share by square footage for structural steel framed parking structures throughout the U.S. i... Fortune names Alcan most admired metals companyAlcan has been named the industry champion for metals on Fortune Magazine's "America's Most Admired Companies" list in 2007, and is the only Canadian company to be included on the rankings. In terms of social responsibility, the company ranked fifth out of the more than 1,000 largest U.S. companies ... AK Steel announces electrical, stainless steel surchargesAK Steel has advised its customers that a $230 per ton surcharge will be added to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in April 2007. April 2007 surcharges for the stainless steel products that the company produces can be found on the company's Web site. The surcharges are based on repo... AK Steel announces carbon steel price increaseAK Steel has announced that it will increase spot market carbon hot-rolled steel prices by $30 per ton and cold-rolled and coated steel prices by $20 per ton, for all new orders accepted for shipment on and after April 1, 2007. These increases are in addition to two previous price increases totaling... HRB spot steel prices move up dramaticallySteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. hot-rolled band (HRB) spot price for Feb. 26 jumped 2.9 percent to $597 per ton, FOB the mill for the second consecutive rise. The world export HRB price soared 5.0 percent to $562 per ton, FOB the port of export, for the fifth consecutive rise. The Chi... Rolled Alloys opens new facility in ChinaRolled Alloys has announced the opening of Rolled Alloys (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., which includes a new warehousing and processing facility in the Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu Province, Peoples Republic of China. The 30,000 square foot facility includes shearing, sawing, and plasma cutting capabiliti... AK Steel announces carbon steel price increaseAK Steel has announced that it is increasing spot market prices for its carbon steel products by $40 per ton for all new orders accepted for shipment on April 1, 2007 and later. The company said that the price increase is in response to increased demand for carbon steel products, as well as the need... Dofasco integration with Arcelor-Mittal to proceedDofasco President and CEO Jacques Chabanier has announced that since that the U.S. Department of Justice has required Arcelor-Mittal to divest its Sparrows Point facility, Dofasco's integration with Arcelor-Mittal can proceed. "Proceeding with the integration of Dofasco and Arcelor-Mittal will al... AK Steel to move corporate headquartersAK Steel Corp. has announced that it is moving its corporate headquarters into a new, technology-ready building totaling 136,000 square feet currently under construction at Centre Pointe in Union Centre, located in West Chester, Ohio, a northern Cincinnati community. The company is relocating abo... HRB spot steel prices surge upwardSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. hot-rolled band (HRB) spot price for Feb. 12 rose 1.6 percent to $580 per ton, FOB the mill for the first time after 12 price drops in a row. The world export HRB price surged 5.9 percent to $535 per ton, FOB the port of export, for the fourth consecutive ri... Galvanizing seminar available onlineThe American Galvanizers Association (AGA) has announced that a version of its Galvanize It! seminar now is available online through continuing education provider, AEC Daily. The online course, entitled "Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel for Corrosion Protection," provides architects, engineers, and other... AK Steel announces March surchargesAK Steel has advised its customers that a $180 per ton surcharge will be added to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in March 2007. March surcharges for the company's stainless steel products can be found on its Web site The surcharges are based on reported prices for raw materials a... Reliance Steel & Aluminum names Precision Strip presidentReliance Steel & Aluminum Co. has promoted Joe Wolf to president of its wholly-owned subsidiary Precision Strip, Inc. The promotion was effective January 1, following the retirement of President Tom Compton on December 31. With a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Ohio State Unive... AK Steel announces carbon steel price increaseAK Steel has announced that it is increasing spot market prices for its carbon steel products by $30 per ton for all new orders accepted for shipment on March 1, 2007 and later. The company said that the price increase is in response to increased demand for carbon steel products, as well as the need... U.S. HRB spot steel prices down, others upSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. hot-rolled band (HRB) spot price for Jan. 22 fell 1.2 percent to $571 per ton, FOB the mill for the 12th drop in a row. The world export HRB price was up slightly to $505 per ton, FOB the port of export, for the third time. The Chinese HRB ex-works pri... IPSCO to construct OCTG heat-treat facility in ArkansasSteel and pipe producer IPSCO Inc. today announced the construction of an oil country tubular goods (OCTG) heat treat-facility adjacent to its Blytheville, Arkansas pipe mill. The new facility will produce heat-treated OCTG in 2 3/8 in. through 5 ½ in. diameters. Commercial production is expected... Nucor announces Trinidad facility start-upNucor Corp. has announced that the heat-up of its direct reduced iron (DRI) facility, Nu-Iron Unlimited, commenced on Dec. 5, 2006, followed by the start-up of DRI production on Dec. 30, 2006. The facility is located in Point Lisas, Trinidad. In the second week of production, it completed a five-day... HRB spot steel prices begin year mixedSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. hot-rolled band (HRB) spot price for Jan. 8 fell 1.0 percent to $578 per ton, FOB the mill for the 11th drop in a row. The world export HRB price was up slightly to $503 per ton, FOB the port of export, for the second time. The Chinese HRB ex-works pri... U.S. Steel names general manager, Mon Valley WorksUnited States Steel Corp. today announced that Anton Lukac has been named general manager of Mon Valley Works, effective immediately. In his new position, Lukac is responsible for all U.S. Steel Pittsburgh-area steelmaking operations, including the Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock, the Irvin Plant... Wall Colmonoy appoints Alloy Products Group Asian business managerWall Colmonoy Corp. has appointed Lydia Lee as Asian business manager for its Alloy Products Group, based at its corporate offices in Madison Heights, Mich. In this role, Lee concentrates on expanding the company's customer base in the Asian industrial marketplace. Lee received her bachelor's and... Structural steel industry expands Florida operationsTo support a growing Florida construction market, the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) has expanded its marketing and technical support efforts throughout the state by adding staff in Florida, the Southeast, and its Chicago headquarters to better serve architects, general contractors,... Precision Strip president retiresReliance Steel & Aluminum Co. has announced that Tom Compton, president of its wholly-owned subsidiary Precision Strip Inc., has retired, effective Dec. 31, 2006. Joe Wolf, vice president of operations, was named president effective Jan. 1, 2007. Compton has been with the company for 12 years and... Ferrous Metal Processing adds hydrogen anneal capabilitiesFerrous Metal Processing's recent addition of Ebner hydrogen anneal capabilities complements the toll processor’s existing 66 in., four-high, combination cold-rolled reversing mill and allows the company to product cold-rolled strip up to 60 in. wide.> The Cleveland-based company provides picklin... Nucor to purchase Harris Steel GroupNucor Corp. announced that it has agreed to make a tender offer for all of the shares of Harris Steel Group Inc. at C$46.25 per share. This tender offer will remain open for a minimum of 35 calendar days and has the full support of the Boards of Directors of both Nucor and Harris Steel Group ("Harri... Automotive companies applaud ITC decisionThe six largest automobile companies with manufacturing facilities in the U.S. applauded today's decision by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to revoke anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on "corrosion resistant steel" from Australia, Canada, France and Japan. The ITC left order... ISRI releases anti-scrap-theft recommendationsThe Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries' (ISRI) Scrap Theft Task Force has released a list of recommendations titled “Recommended Practices and Procedures for Minimizing the Risks of Purchasing Stolen Scrap Materials” to help scrap purchasers address whether a transaction involves stolen or legi... Stainless Sales appoints sales managerStainless Sales Corp., Chicago, has named Dennis Spitz as sales manager. Spitz is responsible for organizing and coordinating all sales throughout the U.S. Spitz has a bachelor's degree in management and is the 2006-2007 chairman of the Chicago District Board of the Precision Metalforming Associ... HFOT home built at METALCONOrganizers of METALCON Intl. donated a new steel-framed home to U.S. Army SSG Paul Russell "Russ" Marek and his family at the show last fall. The three-bedroom, ADA-compliant structure was built inside the exhibit hall for the injured soldier by instructors and construction professionals enrolled... Structural steel industry projects continued growth in 2007Demand for structural steel on construction projects in the U.S. will continue to grow in 2007, according to industry forecasts. The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) projects a growth in tonnage demand for structural steel of 2 percent in 2007. According to the AISC, members of the... U.S. Steel executives to retire in FebruaryUnited States Steel Corporation Chairman and CEO John P. Surma has announced that Dan D. Sandman has elected to retire in February 2007 as the company's vice chairman and chief legal and administrative officer and general counsel as well as from the company's board of directors. Stephan K. Todd, ... AK Steel announces January electrical, stainless surchargesAK Steel has advised its customers that a $150 per ton surcharge will be added to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in January 2007. January 2007 surcharges for the various stainless steel products that the company produces can be found on its Web site. The surcharges are based on re... IPSCO completes NS Group acquisitionIPSCO Inc. has announced the completion of its acquisition of NS Group Inc., a manufacturer of seamless and welded oilfield tubular goods, following a favorable vote by NS Group shareholders. This transaction represents a strategic opportunity for IPSCO to broaden its energy product offering, the... Safety wins Swedish Steel PrizeThe Swedish Steel Prize 2006 has been awarded to Italian companies Fiat and Wagon Automotive for developing an advanced safety component for the front doors of the newly launched Fiat Grande Punto. Wagon Automotive specializes in roll forming. The internal waistline reinforcement is very thin, li... U. S. Steel announces management changesUnited States Steel Corp. today announced three key management changes, effective Dec. 1. Anton Lukac has been named plant manager, Edgar Thomson Plant; Lisa A. Roudabush has been named plant manager, Clairton Works; and Anton Jura has been named general manager, processed products. Lukac and Roudab... Kennametal honors environmental health, safety excellenceKennametal Inc., a global supplier of tooling, engineered components, and materials consumed in production processes, has presented its fifth annual Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Excellence Awards to six Kennametal projects worldwide. The awards recognize excellence in promoting progressive... HRB spot steel price weakness acceleratesSteelBenchmarker™ has reported that the U.S. hot-rolled band (HRB) spot price fell $18 to $622 per ton, FOB the mill, for the seventh drop in a row. The world export HRB price for Nov. 13 also fell $18 to $511 per ton, FOB the port of export, for the tenth decline in a row. The Chinese HRB ex-w... Steel, capital goods continue to show improvementAccording to an industry sector study issued by global trade credit insurer Euler Hermes ACI, Owings Mills, Md., several materials industry sectors show promising outlooks despite an expected U.S. economic slowdown in 2007. The U.S. Industry Outlook report provides an overview of a dozen industry... ISSF offers Internet steel courseThe International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF), Washington, D.C., has made available the Stainless Steel Specialist Course, a university-level e-course offered through Specialty Steel Industry of North America's (SSINA) Web site. The five-module course helps users improve knowledge of stainless s... Lackey earns WBE certificationLackey Sheet Metal LLC, St. Louis, received notification from the City of St. Louis, Lambert Airport Authority that is has been certified as a Woman-owned business (WBE). The WBE certification allows the company to compete with larger, national sheet metal companies for work in St. Louis and othe... Arcelor Mittal expects steel prices to stabilizeRueters has reported that Arcelor Mittal expects steel prices to stabilize as global output decelerates, especially in China, management board member Roland Junck said in a results conference call today. "The rate of production increase that we expect in 2007... should slow down a little bit due ... Nucor acquires Verco Mfg. Co. assetsNucor Corp. has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Verco Decking Inc., has completed the purchase of substantially all of the assets of Verco Manufacturing Co. for a cash purchase price of approximately $180 million, subject to post-closing adjustments. Verco produces steel floor and roo... Wheeling-Pittsburgh to acquire CSN North American assetsWheeling-Pittsburgh Corp. and Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (CSN), a global steel producer with operations in Latin America, North America, and Europe, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement in which Wheeling-Pittsburgh will acquire the North American assets of CSN. The ... IPSCO, NS Group announce waiting-period expirationIPSCO Inc. and NS Group Inc. have announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, in connection with the proposed merger of NS Group with a wholly-owned subsidiary of IPSCO Inc. The expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino wait... PMA urges ITC to revoke corrosion-resistant steel dutiesPrecision Metalforming Association (PMA) President William E. Gaskin today strongly urged the U.S. International Trade Commission to revoke duties on corrosion-resistant steel because "protecting a healthy steel industry that no longer needs protection at the expense of steel consumers makes no econ... U.S. HRB price-drop slows; Western Europe price plummetsSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. hot-rolled band (HRB) spot price fell $5 to $650 per ton, FOB the mill for the fifth decline in a row. This drop was moderate compared to the $20 per ton decrease in the previous period. The world export HRB price for October 9 declined $8 to $531 per... O'Neal acquires Ferguson MetalsO'Neal Steel, Birmingham, Ala., has purchased Ohio-based Ferguson Metals, a supplier and processor of specialty metals and high-temperature alloys. Founded in 1982 as Aerospace Alloys, Ferguson's business has been niche-oriented, having served the aerospace industry with specialty stainless steel... Greer adds gauges, AGC systemGreer Steel, Dover, Ohio, has recently upgraded its Bliss 30-in. breakdown reversing mill by adding two 12S gamma ray gauges and a 12S automatic gauge control (AGC) system. The addition of the new equipment is expected to provide greater gauge and shape consistency and accuracy. The company says ... Major automotive companies ask ITC to end steel dutiesIn an unprecedented move underscoring their serious concern over access to competitively priced steel, the six largest automobile companies with manufacturing facilities in the United States today jointly called on the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to terminate antidumping and countervai... Mittal Steel USA idling blast furnacesMittal Steel USA announced it is idling two of its blast furnaces indefinitely to bring production capabilities in line with reduced levels of demand for light flat-rolled products. The company is idling one blast furnace each in its east and west regions—at Mittal Steel USA - Cleveland, and at M... Ryerson acquires Lancaster SteelRyerson Inc. has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Joseph T. Ryerson & Son Inc. has acquired Lancaster Steel Service Co. Inc., a metals service center company based in upstate New York. Lancaster was founded in 1963 and operates from facilities in Lancaster and Liverpool. Lancaster Steel d... AK Steel announces November electrical, stainless surchargesAK Steel has advised its customers that a $190 per ton surcharge will be added to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in November 2006. November 2006 surcharges for the stainless steel products that the company produces can be found on the its Web site The surcharges are based on repor... Nucor selects Brigham City, Utah for new facilityNucor Corp. announced today that it has selected Brigham City, Utah as the location for a new facility to produce metal building systems and components. In May 2006 Nucor announced plans to construct, in the western U.S., its fourth metal building systems plant. The facility is expected to cost appr... Hot-rolled band prices drop in U.S., world marketSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the U.S. hot-rolled band (HRB) spot price for Sept. 25 fell $20 to $655 per ton, FOB the mill—the largest plunge since SteelBenchmarker was launched April 12, 2006, and the biggest decline since June to July of 2005 when the price fell $60 per ton from $500 to $440. ... DuPont develops new process for making titaniumDuPont today announced a new process for making high-purity titanium metal powder that it said could reduce cost and substantially boost efficiency in parts manufacturing. Titanium is a strong, lightweight and durable metal, but has long been reserved for applications that could justify its historic... AK Steel's Rockport Works receives Senate Productivity AwardAK Steel has announced that its Rockport, Indiana Works is the winner of the United States Senate Productivity Award, sponsored by U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, the Indiana Manufacturers Association, and the Association for Manufacturing Excellence. The award is being presented for the ... Hot-rolled band prices down in U.S., world market; up in ChinaSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the hot-rolled band (HRB) world export price for Sept. 11 declined $9 per ton to $545 per ton versus the Aug. 28 report. The U.S. HRB spot price fell $5 to $675 per ton from $687 per ton FOB the mill. Western Europe HRB ex-works price was unchanged at $609 per to... Nucor to purchase Verco Mfg. Co. assetsNucor Corp. announced today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase substantially all of the assets of Verco Manufacturing Co. for a cash purchase price of approximately $180 million, subject to post-closing adjustments. Completion of the acquisition will occur after satisfactory resolutio... Metals USA announces Building Products Group executive changeMetals USA Holdings Corp., Houston, has announced that the president of its Building Products Group, Gerard Papazian, has left the company to pursue other opportunities. Lourenco Goncalves, chairman, president and C.E.O. of Metals USA Holdings Corp. said, "We thank Gerard Papazian for his contrib... AK Steel announces Oct. electrical, stainless steel surchargesAK Steel has advised its customers that a $290 per ton surcharge will be added to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in October 2006. October 2006 surcharges for the stainless steel products that the company produces can be found on its web site. The surcharges are based on reported p... AK Steel announces new tubing line startupAK Steel has announced the startup of a new large diameter stainless steel tubing line at the Walbridge, Ohio, plant of AK Tube LLC, its wholly-owned subsidiary. Installation of the resistance-weld tube mill and associated equipment are part of a previously announced $8.5 million capital project to ... Timken invests in induction heat-treat lineThe Timken Co., Canton, Ohio, plans to invest $5 million in a new induction heat-treat line at its steel plant in Canton that will increase capacity on heat-treated steel bars and tubing. The new line will harden tubes and bars up to 7 in. in diameter. It also will be capable of other heat treatm... Michigan Seamless Tube names vice president of salesMichigan Seamless Tube, South Lyon, Mich., has promoted David Ehlers to vice president of sales. Ehlers has 30 years' experience in the metal industry. He spent many years with Marmon/Keystone Corp., where he held various managerial positions including vice president of purchasing. He is on t... Ryerson to establish joint venture in ChinaRyerson Inc. today announced the signing of a definitive agreement with Van Shung Chong Holdings Limited ("VSC"), a Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed company, and its subsidiary, CAMP BVI, to form a joint venture company, VSC Ryerson China Limited. VSC will own 60 percent of the joint venture at i... IPSCO to acquire NS GroupIPSCO Inc. and NS Group, Inc. jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which IPSCO will acquire NS Group, a manufacturer of seamless and welded oilfield tubular goods. Under the terms of the agreement, approved by both companies' boards of directors, ... Castrip LLC names new presidentCastrip LLC, Charlotte, N.C., has announced that Frank M. Fisher, Jr. has joined the company as its new president. Formerly vice president of sales-North America and Europe at Magneco/Metrel, Inc. in Addison, IL, Fisher has more than 24 years of steel-related experience. Fisher will take over the... World, U.S., Western Europe hot-rolled band prices declineSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the hot-rolled band (HRB) world export price for Aug. 28 declined $16 per ton to $554 per ton from $570 per ton, FOB the port of export, on Aug. 14. The U.S. spot price fell to $680 per ton from $687 per ton on Aug. 14. The four benchmark prices for hot-rolled... U.S. Steel names general manager–Gary WorksUnited States Steel Corp. has announced that Michael S. Williams has been named general manager-Gary Works, succeeding Raymond R. Terza, who has been appointed managing director-coke battery assessment, reliability and rehabilitation. In addition to managing the day-to-day operations at U.S. Steel'... AK Steel announces stainless sheet price increaseAK Steel has announced that it is increasing transaction prices for all stainless hot-rolled sheet and strip and continuous mill plate products by approximately 10 percent, effective Sept. 3, 2006. The increase will be accomplished through a five percentage point reduction in the functional discount... Kenwal Steel to build service center in TennesseeKenwal Steel has announced plans to construct a new service center in Lebanon, Tenn. The 100,000 sq. ft. facility will include two new coil slitting systems for both light and heavy gauge material up to 72" wide with an automated banding line to accommodate specific customers' packaging needs. In... AK Steel announces electrical, stainless steel surchargesAK Steel has advised its customers that a $270 per ton surcharge will be added to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in September 2006. September 2006 surcharges for the company's stainless steel products can be found on its Web site. The surcharges are based on reported prices for ra... Aluminum Association publishes revised ANSI H35 standardsThe Aluminum Association has published revised editions of six industry standards for aluminum that are formally recognized as the ANSI H35 American National Standards. The six standards provide the basis for all U.S. aluminum industry alloy and temper designations, product standards, and alloy-t... Corrosion Materials opens Chicagoland facilityCorrosion Materials Inc., Baker, La., has opened a facility in Bolingbrook, Ill. The company, which also has facilities in Houston and Wixom, Mich., announced that Fara Jordan heads the Bolingbrook facility, which stocks stainless pipe and fittings in addition to a full line of high-nickel alloy... Greer upgrades 20-in. temper millGreer Steel has upgraded its 20-in. temper mill by adding equipment and quality control systems that serve to further narrow-gauge variation and provide an enhanced finish. Primary improvements include the replacement of mechanical screws with 12-in.-dia. hydraulic cylinders to boost separating f... Denman & Davis launch initiative to expand servicesDenman & Davis, Clifton, N.J., has launched a business initiative called GPA—general line, plate maximization, and accountability—aimed at improving its internal business process and its ability to serve the business market. The company plans to enhance the inventory of general line m... AK Steel to increase prices for automotive exhaust alloysAK Steel said today that it is increasing transaction prices for all stainless steel automotive exhaust alloys effective with shipments on September 3, 2006. The transaction prices for types 409, 439, 15 Cr-Cb™, 18 Cr-Cb™ and 429 DS will increase by 30 percent. Transaction prices for Alumi... S&P Equity Research sees continued steel industry consolidationDespite Mittal's acquisition of Arcelor, Standard & Poor's Equity Research Services sees the global steel industry further consolidating over the next several years. These and other findings are available in a semi-annual report on the metals industry, Metals: Industrials Industry Survey, published ... Steel prices rise in U.S., EuropeSteelBenchmarker™ reported that the hot-rolled band (HRB) world export price for July 24 was $608 per ton, FOB the port of export, down slightly from the July 10 figure of $587. The HRB price in the U.S., however, increased $7 per ton, or 1% to $698 per ton, from the July 10 figure of $691 per ton. ... AK Steel to increase prices for stainless steel productsAK Steel has announced that it is increasing transaction prices for all hot-rolled and cold-rolled stainless steel sheet, strip, tubular quality and continuous mill plate products by approximately 6 percent, effective with shipments on August 6, 2006. The transaction price increases will be accompli... Commercial Metals Co. appoints CEOIn accordance with Commercial Metals Company's established succession plan, Stanley A. Rabin, chairman of the board and CEO has announced that the Board of Directors has named Murray R. McClean CEO effective September 1, 2006. In addition, McClean was elected a director of the company effective imme... Hotline for specialty metals, titanium buyers introducedBuyers of specialty metals and titanium for use in defense-related applications now can check on domestic product availability through a toll-free hotline developed by the Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) in partnership with U.S. titanium producers. The number, 1-888-771-1282, co... AK Steel sets August surcharges for stainless, electrical steelsAK Steel has advised its customers that a $235 per ton surcharge will be added to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in August 2006. August 2006 surcharges for the stainless steel products that AK Steel produces can be found on its Web site. The company said the surcharges are based o... Monarch Steel enters agreement with Feralloy Corp.Monarch Steel Co. announced today that it has entered into a purchase agreement with Feralloy Corp. to acquire the Chicago-based company's operations and facilities at 4650 Johnston Parkway in Cleveland. Both companies are processors and distributors of steel products. The transaction is expected... Study details Chinese steel industry subsidiesAn economic study released today concluded that the Chinese steel industry has benefited from massive subsidies, and that the industry's recent explosive expansion, nearly tripling production between 2000 and 2005 from 126 to 349 million metric tons, is the direct result of government policies. As a... Timken to increase seamless steel tubing pricesThe Timken Co. today announced it will increase prices by 5 percent on all carbon and alloy grade tubing products. The price change will be effective with shipments beginning on August 14, 2006. Raw material and fuel surcharges will remain in effect. Nucor to construct special bar quality mill in Southern U.S.Nucor Corp. announced today that it plans to construct a "Special Bar Quality Products" steel mill in the Southern U.S. with an estimated capacity of 850,000 tons. The state-of-the-art facility will produce high-quality carbon and alloy rounds and round cornered squares from 3" to 9" for the automot... Mittal Steel expanding Indiana research laboratoriesMittal Steel will break ground July 13 for a major expansion of its research and development laboratories in East Chicago, Ind. "This multi-million dollar expansion will significantly enhance our Research and Development operations not only in the United States but all over the world, and will fu... Aluminum industry signs mou in support of Asia Pacific PartnershipLeaders of the aluminum associations of Australia, China, Japan, and the U.S. signed a memorandum of understanding (mou), agreeing to work to support the objectives of the Asia Pacific Partnership (AP6). India and Korea also agreed to the document but were unable to attend the formal signing. The... Forum highlights aluminum as key to future energy efficiencyKevin Greenawalt, president of Novelis North America, said a 6 to 8 percent fuel savings can be achieved for every 10 percent reduction in weight when substituting aluminum for steel during an energy-efficiency forum held in Washington, D.C., in May. “Reducing mass has been and will continue to b... Arcelor shareholders reject Severstal mergerReuters has reported that steelmaker Arcelor's shareholders rejected a merger deal with Russia's Severstal today The action clears the way for an agreed $32 billion takeover by Mittal Steel. Shareholders representing 57.94 percent of capital voted against the plan which, would have given Seversta... U.S., Western Europe hot-rolled steel prices upSteelBenchmarker™ has reported that the hot-rolled band (HRB) world export price for June 26 was $608 per ton, FOB the port of export, down slightly from the June 12 figure of $610. The HRB price in the U.S., however, increased $14 per ton, or 2.1% to $689 per ton, from the June 12 figure of $675 pe... Timken to increase specialty steel pricesThe Timken Company today announced its Timken Latrobe Steel subsidiary will increase prices by 3 percent to 7 percent on all remelted aerospace alloys. The price change will be effective immediately for all new inquiries and beginning July 1, 2006, for all new orders. Raw material surcharges will re... Mittal Steel Co. NV announces agreement with ArcelorMittal Steel Company NV today announced that it has reached an agreement with Arcelor to combine the two companies in a merger of equals to create what the company says will be the world's leading steel company. Mittal Steel’s revised offer reportedly is worth 25.6 billion euros ($32.2 billion). The... Maintenance Metals & Alloys celebrates 10th anniversaryConcord, Ontario-based Maintenance Metals & Alloys Inc. is celebrating its 10th year serving the metals industry with an open house June 23, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The "birthday party" will provide an opportunity for both customers and suppliers to visit and tour the company's new location and le... U. S. Steel opens training centerFairfield Works of United States Steel Corp. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the opening of a new Maintenance Training Center. The Center occupies 11,000 square feet in the Flintridge Building, which was remodeled to accommodate classrooms and labs and to expand an existing in-plan... AK Steel announces stainless sheet price increaseAK Steel said today that it is increasing transaction prices for all hot-rolled and cold-rolled stainless steel sheet and strip products, tubular-quality products, and continuous mill plate products by approximately six percent, effective with shipments on July 2, 2006. The price increases will be a... WCI names vice president-operationsWCI Steel Inc. announced today that Michael T. Adams has been named vice president-operations, effective today. Adams has more than 22 years of steel industry experience, serving in managerial and officer-level positions and overseeing steel production and commercial operations at AK Steel Corp. ... Nucor to construct new galvanizing facility in AlabamaNucor Corp. announced today that it plans to construct its fourth sheet steel galvanizing facility. The facility will be located at the company's existing sheet mill in Decatur, Ala. Annual capacity will be approximately 500,000 tons, and the facility will have the ability to produce a 72-inch wide ... AK Steel, UAW to begin Butler Works contract talksAK Steel and the United Autoworkers (UAW) Local 3303, which represents about 1,400 production, service, and maintenance workers at the company's Butler (PA) Plant, announced today they will begin discussions to replace the current labor agreement which extends until September 30, 2006. The Butler Pl... Sharon Tube names product sales managerSharon Tube Co., Sharon, Pa., has appointed R. Gary Giles to product sales manager—electric resistance welded tubing. Giles works closely with the company's outside sales department and is involved with product implementation into the market. Previously he worked as eastern regional sales m... Denman and Davis launches Web siteDenman and Davis, Clifton, N.J., has launched its Web site, www.ddsteel.com. The site is set up to help customers quickly locate the products and services they need. It provides real-time inventory information and access to all company products, such as Eagle Melt, a premium stainless steel bar f... Michigan Seamless Tube names president/CEOMichigan Seamless Tube LLC, South Lyon, Mich., has named Michael Rinker as president and CEO. Rinke |
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