Timken to increase prices on cold-drawn tubing

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[31/08/2010] The Timken Company yesterday announced it will increase prices on cold-drawn carbon and alloy seamless mechanical tubing by up to 30 %, depending on the size and product specification. This... Timken to increase prices on cold-drawn tubing - read more

Corus and SSI sign MoU for the potential sale of Teesside Cast Products

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[30/08/2010] Corus UK Limited and Sahaviriya Steel Industries Public Company Limited (SSI), Thailand’s largest steel producer, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which sets out the scope... Corus and SSI sign MoU for the potential sale of Teesside Cast Products - read more

Timken opens new office in Jakarta

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[30/08/2010] Consistent with its strategy to serve growth throughout Asia, The Timken Company has opened a new office in Jakarta, Indonesia. Affiliated with the Timken Singapore Pte, Ltd. subsidiary, the... Timken opens new office in Jakarta - read more

Baosteel Xinjiang Bayi Steel will form 7 million t coking coke production capacity

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[27/08/2010] In order to meet the strategic development demand of Xinjiang Bayi Steel, Bayi Steel Coking Coal Group is accelerating the capacity expansion of each mine now, aiming to form 7 million t of coal... Baosteel Xinjiang Bayi Steel will form 7 million t coking coke production capacity - read more

Triton takes over majority of Ovako's businesses

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[27/08/2010] Triton, a European private equity investor with a strong presence in the Nordic region, has concluded an agreement to acquire all shares in the companies belonging to the Bar, Bright Bar, and... Triton takes over majority of Ovako's businesses - read more

Baosteel Packaging Co. establishes

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[26/08/2010] Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co., Ltd. is established and inaugurated recently. This is a major decision made by Baosteel in order to enlarge and enforce the metal packaging industry, to enhance... Baosteel Packaging Co. establishes - read more

World crude steel production 9,6 % higher - worldsteel

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[23/08/2010] World crude steel production for the 66 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 115 million metric t (mmt) in July. This is 9.6% higher than July 2009. China’s... World crude steel production 9,6 % higher - worldsteel - read more

ArcelorMittal Monlevade places order for the construction of a new blast furnace - Paul Wurth Group

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[19/08/2010] A new, modern blast furnace, which will become the "B" furnace, will form the hot metal base of ArcelorMittal’s capacity expansion at their Monlevade plant in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Sized... ArcelorMittal Monlevade places order for the construction of a new blast furnace - Paul Wurth Group - read more

Deutsche Werkzeugmaschinenbestellungen starten durch

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[19/08/2010] Im zweiten Quartal 2010 ist der Auftragseingang in der deutschen Werkzeugmaschinenindustrie weiterhin unerwartet stark um 71 % gestiegen. Einen Schub verzeichnete die Inlandsnachfrage mit 81 %;... Deutsche Werkzeugmaschinenbestellungen starten durch - read more

Blast furnace rebuild strengthens future of steelmaking in Wales - Corus

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[17/08/2010] Corus is to invest £185 million into the No 4 Blast Furnace at Port Talbot steelworks. The investment will make a significant contribution to the sustainability of the steel industry in Wales. Blast furnace rebuild strengthens future of steelmaking in Wales - Corus - read more