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AWMI Announces 2012 International Member of the Year
May 24, 2013 - The Association of Women in the Metal Industries is proud to recognize Lauren Kerekes, international treasurer and member of the Columbus Chapter, as the recipient of its 2012 International Member of the Year Award.

International Stainless Steel Forum Elects New Officers
May 24, 2013 - The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) has elected new office bearers during the organization’s 17th Annual Conference (ISSF-17) which was held in New Orleans, La., from 15–16 May.

GE and Manufacturing Institute Expand Skills Training Program for U.S. Veterans
May 23, 2013 - GE, in collaboration with the Manufacturing Institute and the National Association of Manufacturers, announced that 190 new manufacturers have joined the Get Skills to Work (GSTW) coalition. The increase of employers participating in the initiative will further expand career opportunities for U.S. veterans in advanced manufacturing.

Sandvik Materials Technology Appoints New Head of Product Area Tube
May 22, 2013 - Sandvik Materials Technology has appointed Michael Andersson as the new head of Product Area Tube.

Severstal North America Announces Executive Leadership Changes
May 20, 2013 - Severstal North America announced that effective 1 June Ronald Kostyo is appointed vice president and general manager, Severstal Dearborn; effective 10 June Madhu Ranade is appointed vice president and general manager, Severstal Columbus; and effective immediately Michael Tuomey will serve as interim chief financial officer.

Reliance's Hannah Appointed Chairman of MSCI
May 20, 2013 - The Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI) announced that David H. Hannah, chairman and chief executive officer of Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., has been elected chairman of the board for the MSCI effective 1 July.

AIST Mourns the Passing of Dr. Kent D. Peaslee
May 18, 2013 - Dr. Kent D. Peaslee, the F. Kenneth Iverson Chair of Steelmaking Technology and Curators’ Teaching Professor of Metallurgical Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, passed away unexpectedly on 17 May 2013 at age 56.

Steel Industry Names William Heenan As Recipient Of 2013 SMDI Lifetime Achievement Award
May 17, 2013 - The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) announced that William M. Heenan, Jr. is the recipient of the 2013 Steel Market Development Institute Lifetime Achievement Award.

Mike Rehwinkel Elected AISI Chariman
May 15, 2013 - The Board of Directors of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has elected Michael T. Rehwinkel, president and CEO of EVRAZ North America, to serve as chairman of the Institute until May 2014.

Emirates Steel Develops Apprenticeship Program
May 14, 2013 - Emirates Steel, the only integrated steel plant in the UAE, has developed an internationally accredited three-year apprenticeship program that will develop the skills, knowledge and professionalism of UAE nationals.

EVRAZ North America Announces New Executive Vice President for Flat Products
May 14, 2013 - EVRAZ North America announced the appointment of John Zanieski as executive vice president, Flat Products Group and Recycling.

Globe Specialty Metals Appoints New CFO
May 14, 2013 - Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. announced that Joseph Ragan has been appointed to chief financial officer effective 20 May 2013.

The Telegraph: Alton Steel, Union Sign New Contract
May 10, 2013 - The Steelworkers Local Union 3643 and Alton Steel signed a historic two-year contract extension recently, a sign of different times in the industry, The Telegraph reports.

Terry Fedor of Cliffs Natural Resources Appointed AIST President for 2013–2014
May 9, 2013 - Terry G. Fedor II, U.S. Iron Ore Operations, Cliffs Natural Resources, Bentleyville, Ohio, USA, has been appointed president of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) for 2013–2014.

Hunter Foundry Machinery Names New Manager
May 8, 2013 - Hunter Foundry Machine Corp. has named John Katsantonis to serve as its marketing communications manager.

Steel Dynamics, Inc. Announces Management Appointments
May 6, 2013 - Steel Dynamics, Inc. announced two senior level management appointments.

Russian Government Confers High Honor on Heinrich Weiss, Chairman and CEO of the SMS Group
May 6, 2013 - The government of the Russian Federation under President Putin has awarded the chairman of the SMS group, Heinrich Weiss, the "Award of Honor" in recognition of decades of outstanding services to Russian-German relations. This honor is only rarely bestowed on foreigners.

Wheeling-Nisshin Announces Organizational Change
May 2, 2013 - Nisshin Steel Co. announced that Mr. Takuya "Tuck" Hashida will return to a new assignment in Japan in late June 2013. Mr. Hashida will be replaced by Mr. Tetsuhiko "Tanner" Okano. Mr. Okano will assume the role of executive vice president of manufacturing.

O'Neal Steel Names New Director of Human Resources
May 2, 2013 - O’Neal Steel, Inc. announced the appointment of Jay Morrow as director of human resources. He will oversee all human resource activities for O’Neal Steel, O’Neal Manufacturing Services and CHRG Metals - a specialty division of O'Neal Steel.

Konecranes Listed as One of the Best Companies for Leaders
May 1, 2013 - For the second consecutive year, Konecranes has been named to Chief Executive’s list of 40 Best Companies for Leaders.

Cliffs Natural Resources Announces Planned Departure of Chief Strategy Officer
Apr. 30, 2013 - Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. announced that Steven Raguz, executive vice president, corporate strategy and communications & chief strategy officer, will leave the company effective 1 May 2013.

Edgen Group Names Senior Vice President, Americas for Edgen Murray
Apr. 29, 2013 - Edgen Group Inc., a global distributor of specialty steel products and services for the energy and infrastructure markets, has named Dan Keaton senior vice president, Americas for its Edgen Murray brand.

USW, ArcelorMittal Resolve Burns Harbor Safety Dispute
Apr. 26, 2013 - A safety dispute that idled blast furnaces and some other operations at ArcelorMittal's Burns Harbor mill has been resolved after two days of intense negotiations between union officials and management, the Northwest Indiana Times reports.

General Steel Appoints Industry Veteran as Vice President of Strategy & Operations
Apr. 26, 2013 - General Steel Holdings, Inc., a non-state-owned steel producer in China, announced the appointment of Mr. Yanqi Liu, a senior executive with over 45 years of extensive experience in the steel industry, as the company's vice president of strategy and operations.

Ruukki to Grow Its Special Steels Business and Reorganize Its Construction Business
Apr. 25, 2013 - Rautaruukki is accelerating its change into a company specializing in steel construction and special steels and is also reorganizing its structure.

Reuters: Union Says U. S. Steel Gives Notice of Lockout at Lake Erie
Apr. 25, 2013 - U.S. Steel Corp has given workers at its Lake Erie facility in Canada notice of a lockout to start on Sunday, 28 April 2013 at 9 a.m. EDT/1300 GMT, according to a letter posted on a union website, Reuters reports.

Outokumpu Proceeds with Efficiency Measures Which Will Results in Job Reductions
Apr. 25, 2013 - As part of its intention to significantly reduce its operating expenses and return the company to profitability, Outokumpu has announced plans that are expected to result in job reductions.

Hamilton Spectator: U. S. Steel's Lake Erie Workers Reject Final Offer
Apr. 24, 2013 - U.S. Steel workers at the massive Lake Erie plant have strongly rejected a final contract offer from the company, the Hamilton Spectator reports.

Konecranes Appoints Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Apr. 24, 2013 - Timo Leskinen has been appointed senior vice president, human resources of Konecranes Plc and will be responsible for all human resources (competence development and administration) and corporate responsibility (health, safety and environment) matters.

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