JFE Steel Corporation announced today that it has developed a sensor that measures in real time the particle-size distribution of granulated material as it is transported on conveyors for sintering. Currently in use at the Fukuyama sintering plant of JFE Steel’s West Japan Works, the new sensor has demonstrated its ability to enhance sinter productivity. Going forward, JFE Steel plans to deploy the sensor on sintering lines at other plants to further stabilize blast furnace operations a

Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest ‘premium aluminium’ producer in the world, and Sunstone, the world’s largest independent pre-baked anode producer, today announced that construction of an anode manufacturing plant in the United Arab Emirates will begin in 2026. The new anode manufacturing facility will have a capacity of 300 thousand tonnes of anodes per year. In line with Make it in the Emirates and the UAE’s Operation 300bn industrial growth strategy,

Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest ‘premium aluminium’ producer in the world, and Sunstone, the world’s largest independent pre-baked anode producer, today announced that construction of an anode manufacturing plant in the United Arab Emirates will begin in 2026. The new anode manufacturing facility will have a capacity of 300 thousand tonnes of anodes per year. In line with Make it in the Emirates and the UAE’s Operation 300bn industrial growth strategy,

Commercial Metals Company today announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Foley Products Company, LLC ("Foley") for a cash purchase price of $1.84 billion, subject to customary adjustments. Foley is a leading supplier of precast concrete and pipe products to the Southeast region, with additional presence in the Central and Western U.S. The company operates 18 facilities across nine states. Foley offers one of the most comprehensive portfolio of soluti

Alamo Group Inc., a leading global manufacturer of high-quality industrial and vegetation management equipment, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Petersen Industries, Inc. ("Petersen"), an innovative manufacturer of truck-mounted grapple loader equipment for a purchase price of $166.5 million. The purchase price, which is subject to customary post-closing adjustments, will be financed with a combination of cash on hand and availability under Alamo

Monkey in the Metal, the Baltimore-based architectural metalwork specialist behind landmark projects including Ammoora Restaurant and Maryland Science Center MAKE Exhibit, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of KSI Professional, a 30-year leader in presentation furniture and professional speaker systems. The real estate and business acquisition, finalized October 16, creates the Mid-Atlantic's only full-service architectural fabrication partner capable o

Tata Steel has awarded international technology group ANDRITZ an order to supply an acid regeneration plant for its steel production facility at Port Talbot Works, Wales, UK. The new plant is designed to meet the highest environmental standards and support the planned capacity expansion of the facility’s pickling line. Commissioning is scheduled for late 2027. The order value will not be disclosed. It is included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the fourth quarter

A multi-million agreement has been made with international technology experts, Andritz AG, for the design, supply and commissioning of a state-of-the-art Acid Recovery Plant (ARP) The line will be part of the brand-new Pickle Line being built at Tata Steel’s site in Port Talbot as the company progresses with its £1.25 billion journey to low CO2 steelmaking. The new plant is designed to meet the highest environmental standards and support the planned capacity expan

Metallus a leader in high-quality specialty metals, manufactured components, and supply chain solutions, and the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1123 have reached a new tentative agreement for a four-year contract after the initial tentative agreement was not ratified by USW members on October 30, 2025. The date of the second vote will be set and announced by the union. "We are pleased to have reached a new tentative agreement that reflects our shared commitment to competitive

All Metals Fabricating is proud to announce it has been recognized on The Dallas Morning News' Top Workplaces D-FW 2025 list. This year's list drew a record-breaking number of company nominations, and All Metals was one of fewer than 50 organizations in its category to earn a spot, placing it among an elite group of Dallas-Fort Worth businesses. Top Workplaces honors are based entirely on third-party employee surveys run by the research company Energage, ensuring objectivity