Steel Times International News
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Siemens introduces industry-specific motors for steel plants
A range of industry-specific motors for steel plants based on the Simotics 1LE1 motor platform have been introduced by Siemens.
20 November 2014 -
Latin American steelmakers call for immediate action against Chinese finished steel imports
Between January and September 2014 Chinese steelmakers exported 6Mt of finished steel to Latin America, prompting the Latin American Steel Association (ALACERO) to call for government action to stem the flow.
20 November 2014 -
German Future Award for horizontal thin strip casting
SMS Siemag, Saltzgitter Flachstahl GmbH and the Technical University of Clausthal have received a German Future Award in Berlin for a horizontal thin strip casting of steel project.
20 November 2014 -
Rio Tinto and Sinosteel to extend Western Australia mining operations
Rio Tinto and Sinosteel Corporation today announced their intention to advance discussions for a second extension to the Channar Mining iron ore joint venture in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
17 November 2014 -
Price formula agreed for MMK's rolled sheet
Russian steelmaker MMK has signed an agreement with TMK, a leading global oil and gas steel pipe producer, to apply a formula when calculating the pricing of wide hot-rolled plate.
12 November 2014 -
Chinese imports cause operating capacity slump in India
The Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) claims that India's stainless steel imports amount to 40% of the country's total consumption of 2.5Mt.
12 November 2014
