The federal government and the domestic steel industry lashed out against a World Trade Organization (WTO) decision ruling that the US violated international trade rules with Section 232 national security tariffs on steel and aluminum. The WTO on Friday, Dec. 9, ruled in favor of Norway, which challenged the Section 232 tariffs – 25% on steel and […]
Legislation is pending in our nation’s capital that would force railroad unions to accept the national labor agreement proposed in September in order to avoid a labor strike. After being urged by President Joe Biden on Nov. 28 to enact the legislation, the bill was passed in the House of Representatives today, Nov. 30. It will now go […]
As this year winds down, many have 2023 business on their minds. Reports of waning demand have contributed to pessimism among buyers. But the domestic steel industry has reason for optimism heading into the New Year, according to the top executives at steel’s two leading trade associations. Steel Market Update spoke with Phil Bell, president of […]
A new international initiative aimed at setting a global standard for green steel has been launched and is being led by major players in the US steel industry. The founding members of the new Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC) include Nucor Corp., Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI), Commercial Metals Co. (CMC), Spain’s Celsa Group, the Steel […]
Engineered shapes producer McDonald Steel Corp. is adding plate processing capabilities to its portfolio via the acquisition of General Steel Corp. Mac Steel GSC Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of McDonald Steel, recently acquired the assets of General Steel, a Cleveland-based plate service center and processor, for an undisclosed sum. The addition of plate processing capabilities naturally […]
The US and European Commission (EC) plan to accelerate global steel discussions in the coming weeks. US Trade Representative Katherine Tai and EC Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis met last week in Washington to discuss ways to strengthen the trading and economic relationships between the two regions, Tai’s office said. Tai and Dombrovskis discussed the role […]
SSAB Americas is forging ahead to show customers, the government, and other stakeholders that it is serious about sustainability and achieving its ultimate goal of “net zero” emissions. The flat-rolled steelmaker recently released Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its steel plate and coil products that show it is well ahead not just of others in […]
A potential nationwide rail strike could wreak havoc on the steel industry, association executives warned, negatively impacting the shipment of finished and semi-finished steel products as well as steelmaking raw materials. “Our supply chains are stressed and any disruption in freight rail service will hurt our economy by adding costs and delays to a rail […]
The global steel decarbonization challenge is immense but uneven, argued Philip Bell, Steel Manufacturers Association’s (SMA) president, during a 2022 SMU Steel Summit Conference panel addressing the challenges and opportunities a new carbon frontier poses on the domestic steel industry. “One of the most important things to emphasize from a US steelmaker perspective is that […]
Here’s the Steel Summit program for Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta: 7:30 a.m. – Doors open at GICC. All-day beverages sponsored by Felux and pastries sponsored by Ratner Steel 8:30-8:45 a.m. – Opening Remarks by SMU President and CEO John Packard and Senior Editor Michael Cowden 8:30-9:30 a.m. – […]
Domestic steel groups are supportive of some portions of the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act. The bill is meant not only to make a down payment on deficit reduction to fight inflation but to also invest in domestic energy production and manufacturing. It in addition aims to reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2030, allow for […]
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) recently conducted hearings on the future of the Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as on the Section 301 tariffs on imports from China. Congress mandated the ITC investigation in response to calls for the tariffs to be reduced or eliminated to fight inflation. Unlike the […]
Strong OCTG pricing and demand is driving higher sales for global pipemaker Tenaris. The Luxembourg-based company reported $2.8 billion in sales during the second quarter—an 18% rise from the previous quarter and an 83% jump from Q2 2021. Q2 net income also rose 18% sequentially and showed growth of 118% year-on-year to reach $634 million. […]
Steel pipe producer Tenaris has joined the Steel Manufacturers Association, the US industry trade association representing electric arc furnace producers. Additionally, Luca Zanotti, president of Tenaris’ US operations, is joining the SMA’s board of directors. “Our company is committed to supporting low emissions steelmaking with an agenda rooted in sound public policy, a strong safety […]
Steel made by US electric arc furnace (EAF) producers emits 75% less carbon than steel produced by traditional blast furnace-based production. That’s according to an independent study conducted by Steel Market Update parent company CRU Group for the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA). The results of that study were released today. Washington, D.C.-based SMA represents the […]
I will briefly discuss the new app for the 2022 SMU Steel Summit Conference, which will be released later this week. I will then talk about the NexGen Leadership Award nominations, which will close on July 15, and the NEXGEN Metals Community organization that you, or members of your organization, may wish to join. SMU […]
As an industry, we should strive to recognize young talent within the industry as one of the ways to motivate and inspire our employees. Over the years, one of the things I have learned through the conversations I have with young people in manufacturing, steel distribution, steel mills, and others associated with the flat rolled […]
There are now two short months to go before we kick off the 2022 SMU Steel Summit Conference at the Georgia International Convention Center. As you prepare to join us in Atlanta on August 22-24 we want to give you more details regarding the program for Wednesday, August 24th. You can find more information about […]
The 2022 SMU Steel Summit Conference, which will be held at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta, is just 63 days away. The dates for this year’s conference are Aug. 22-24. We begin with a pre-Summit program at 9 a.m on Aug. 22. The official start of the conference will be at 1 p.m. The […]
The 2022 SMU Steel Summit Conference, which will be held at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta, is just 63 days away. The dates for this year’s conference are Aug. 22-24. We begin with a pre-Summit program at 9 a.m on Aug. 22. The official start of the conference will be at 1 p.m. The […]
By Greg Wittbecker, Advisor, CRU Group The First Movers Coalition (FMC) was launched in November 2021 at COP26 as a public-private partnership to decarbonize hard to abate sectors. At that time, the 25 founding members of FMC targeted eight sectors where innovative technology would need to be applied to effect change. The sectors of initial […]
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has changed how it supplies the automotive industry in response to chip and parts shortages that have thrown a wrench into automaker production forecasts, the company’s top executive said. “We no longer adopt their forecast as the final truth, like it was historically,” Cliffs chairman, president and CEO Lourenco Goncalves said. How did […]
Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) sees a “myriad of opportunities” on the M&A front but disagreements over valuations have prevented some of those deals from moving forward, the company’s top executive said. “It’s a matter of determining what is a great strategic fit at a reasonable value. … People’s aspirations of value are a little steep […]
Nucor Corp.’s $3 billion acquisition of CHI Overhead Doors, its largest deal ever, represents a shift away from the company’s traditional roots as a steelmaker. “We absolutely want to pivot from being just a steelmaker to a manufacturing company,” Nucor president and CEO Leon Topalian said. That’s notable because Nucor is the largest steelmaker in the […]
Mill executives said they are ready for the demand infrastructure spending would generate during AISTech 2022’s Town Hall Forum in Pittsburgh this week. “The infrastructure bill is positive for the entire industry and for downstream industries, but we need to cut red tape,” Cleveland-Cliffs chairman, president and CEO Lourenco Goncalves said. “The bill is great. […]
Strict and strictly enforced trade laws are key to backing the steel industry’s investments in decarbonization. That was the takeaway from a press conference on Tuesday, May 17, at the AISTech 2022 conference in Pittsburgh. Executives from Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI), Commercial Metals Co. (CMC), the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA), and the American Iron and […]
SMU is looking for the Next NexGen Leadership Award Winner. The NexGen Leadership Award process is now open and accepting nominations. What is the NexGen Leadership Award? The SMU NexGen Leadership Award, sponsored by the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA), is awarded to an individual working in manufacturing or fabrication companies that utilize mild carbon or automotive […]
Today we are sharing the full proposed agenda for the 2022 SMU Steel Summit Conference. As you will note there are a few programs where we are in negotiations with speakers or working on making sure the program is fresh for those who have attended our conference in the past. There are several themes we […]
Today we are sharing the full proposed agenda for the 2022 SMU Steel Summit Conference. As you will note there are a few programs where we are in negotiations with speakers or working on making sure the program is fresh for those who have attended our conference in the past. There are several themes we […]
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) both praised the White House guidance to federal agencies outlining obligations to procure materials domestically for infrastructure projects. “We appreciate the commitment of the Biden-Harris administration to ensure that all federally-funded infrastructure and public works projects use iron, steel and other products that […]