ArcelorMittal Dofasco (AMD), Canada, has awarded SMS group Inc. the contract to supply a replacement 320-ton KOBM converter and gear drive for its steel making plant in Hamilton, ON, Canada. The converter at ArcelorMittal Dofasco is the largest basic oxygen converter in North America. The project goals are to replace the existing equipment, which is approaching its end of life, with new equipment incorporating the latest technological developments. One featured technology is the uni

The spread of the coronavirus has shaken up global commodity markets as there are widespread fears of its negative impact on economic activity and commodity demand, especially in China. The iron ore market is particularly reliant on Chinese demand and the price has fallen sharply in response to anticipated disruptions to industrial production and construction activity. What is the Wuhan coronavirus? The Wuhan coronavirus, also known as 2019-nCoV, is a viru

Niles Steel Tank, a subsidiary of Bradford White Corporation, has announced a new 85,000-square-foot facility that expands the company's capacity to produce industry-leading custom stainless steel vessels. Alloy Works is a fully integrated facility for American-made stainless products for the hydronics, chemical and petrochemical, dairy and food processing, brewing and winery, pharmaceutical and air products industries. "The industries we serve are constantly chan

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FMW Media, Inc. announces that it scheduled the filming of SunStock, Inc. (SSOK:OTCMARKETS) on its TV Business show “E

The coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan has led to Chinese New Year holidays being extended and transportation restrictions introduced in order to contain the spread of the virus. Demand is normally weak during this period, but production continues as usual. Every day of lost activity across China could see demand fall by 2.5-3.0 Mt and transportation restrictions are likely to disrupt supply chains and production output in affected areas. Background In only 13

Four-roll bar-sizing package, with fast stand-changing and a robotized workshop The new Draw Sizing Danieli (DSD) technological package has been installed as part of the 600,000-tpy, state-of-the-art, greenfield SBQ steel mill of SIMEC in the city of Apizaco, Mexico. The 4-roll stand technology DSD mill combines free-sizing process capability, fast stand-changing system, and a robotized workshop. All these features are essential for bar rolling to perfect shape tolerances,

Newark, NJ, Jan. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As per the report published by Fior Markets, the 

United States Steel Corporation applauded the collaboration between Congress and the President’s administration to adopt the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement. U. S. Steel believes the pursuit of fair trade is key to building a vibrant, competitive manufacturing sector throughout North America. “We applaud this example of elected leaders from both parties working together in an effort to support American jobs, industry, and the economy,” said U.

NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The full speaker roster for the 3rd annual Additive Manufacturing Strategies Conference taking place in Boston on February 11 and 12, 2020 is now available on the event’s website. The AMS 2020 program includes a diverse roster of companies ranging from market leaders to innovative start-ups to end-users of the techno

Zurn Industries, LLC announces its acquisition of the assets of Just Manufacturing, a high-quality manufacturer of stainless-steel designer and engineered sinks, commercial faucets, and accessories. Just Manufacturing is a third-generation family-owned business with 135 employees and operates out of a 175,000 square foot facility in Franklin, Park, IL. The addition of Just Manufacturing positions Zurn as a leading provider of designer and engineered stainless-steel sinks for commerc