Steel Times International News
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British Steel takes on new recruits
One hundred trainees, including 46 apprentices, 17 graduates and seven people enrolling on a special degree apprenticeship scheme, are to be recruited by British Steel for its operations in Scunthorpe and Teesside in the UK.
17 August 2016 -
Hyundai grants final acceptance to SMS-group
After the successful installation and commissioning of a 3-roll PSM (Precision Sizing Mill) into an existing bar mill in Pohang early this year, the Korean producer, Hyundai Steel, has granted SMS-group the final acceptance.
04 August 2016 -
Chinese imports to Latin America dip 32%
Between January and June 2016 China shipped 3.4Mt of steel to Latin America of which 3Mt was finished steel and 387kt steel-derivative products. This figure is down 32% when compared with the same period last year (2015).
04 August 2016 -
Nucor acquires Texas plate mill
US steelmaker Nucor Corporation has agreed to acquire Joy Global's steel plate mill in Longview, Texas, for approximately $29 million. The mill produces carbon and alloy plate products with heat-treating capabilities and has an annual capacity of 180kt.
02 August 2016 -
Thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe acquires Thyssen Ros Casares S.A.
Thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe GmbH has acquired Thyssen Ros Casares S.A. in southeastern Spain. The Krefeld-based processing specialist is systematically pursuing its growth strategy with the integration of the site in El Puig, which is now trading under the name Thyssenkrupp Materials Processing. Since spring, the Europe-wide service centre network has already been boosted by the addition of a new location in Györ, Hungary, and the stainless steel service centre in Willich, Germany.
02 August 2016 -
SMDI releases 2016 Steel Industry Technology Roadmap for Automotive
The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) – a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) – has released its 2016 Steel Industry Technology Roadmap for Automotive.
02 August 2016
