Ohio-based AK Steel, a leading producer of flat-rolled stainless, carbon and electrical steel products, and carbon and stainless tubular products, recently announced that Roger K. Newport, AK Steel Chief Executive Officer (CEO), was named 2017 Steelmaker of the Year by the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). The award is presented annually to recognize notable leaders for their impact on the steel industry.
AIST said that Newport is being recognized for his strategic and dynamic leadership at AK Steel, engaging and empowering employees to drive innovation, quality, safety, environmental stewardship and productivity. The award will be presented May 9th, 2017 at AISTech 2017, the Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition.