Tag: steel

WTO rejects Section 201 appeal

Confirming its earlier ruling that the US safeguard measures under Section 201 are illegal, the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization has rejected the American appeal.

AK Steel sheds 475 jobs

AK Steel Corp. is eliminating 475 jobs, or 20% of the salaried work force in its steel operations, in a bid to return to profitability.

China to co-operate on WTO ban

China will co-operate with its co-complainants to enforce a World Trade Organisation (WTO) panel's judgement that US steel duties violate global trade rules.

Schmidt + Clemens presents new materials

High-grade steel specialist Schmidt + Clemens will present its broad range of its services and efficiency at the Hannover Messe.

Three Gorges Project

China Three Gorges Project Corp., the company overseeing the construction of the Three Gorges Project on the Yangtze River, has called for tenders to supply 16,000 tons of steel products in the first half of this year for the ongoing construction of the dam.

Shell launches steel website

Shell has promised its steel customers worldwide a 12-hour response time through the launch of its steel sector website.

Rautaruukki fire stoppage

A cable fire, apparently caused by a spark, occurred at the steel plant at Rautaruukki's Raahe steel works at 10.25pm in the evening of Monday 5 August, bringing steel production to a halt.

Spin-off in Australian Steel

After 87 years in steel making, BHP Billiton, Australia's largest industrial company, is leaving the industry to concentrate on mining, energy and minerals processing.

Shock absorber resists corrosion

Hoerbiger-Origa has expanded its range of miniature industrial shock absorbers or linear decelerators, with 38 versions of a corrosion-resistant model called Armor Line.

IOM Academy launched

The Materials Processing Initiative (MPI) of the Institute of Materials, has launched the IOM Academy to provide industry with interactive, online, training packages in materials engineering.