Company News

In this section you can find updates from suppliers, manufacturers, fabricators and stockists of stainless steel material. This company news section is updated regularly with the latest company news from within the global stainless steel world community. If you wish to include your newsrelease on our website Stainless Steel World Americas and email newsletter, please feel free to contact us.

CEO of Essar Steel retires

Armando Plastino, Chief Executive Officer of Essar Steel Algoma Inc. announced his retirement after 38 years of service with the company.

Wire rod mill order reinstated

ArcelorMittal Monlevade SA Brazil’s wire rod mill order from SMS Meer has been reinstated.

Tobin new SM for Sandmeyer

Thomas J. Tobin has joined the Sandmeyer Steel Company team as District Sales Manager in their Midwest sales territory. 

Seaton new CEO of Fluor

Chief operating officer (COO) David T. Seaton will succeed Alan L. Boeckmann as chief executive officer (CEO) of Fluor Corp.

First iron ore shipment for Eldorado

Eldorado Gold Corporation completed its first iron ore shipment on 2 November 2010.

Universal Stainless chief resigns

Chief Technology officer Arthur Reardon has resigned from his position, leaving Universal Stainless & Alloy Products (Universal) on the hunt for a new officer.

Tata Steel and New Millenium JV

Tata Steel formed a joint venture with New Millennium Capital Corporation to carry out iron ore mining operations in Canada.

LyondellBasell’s new PE grades

LyondellBasell added several new low and high density polyethylene grades for cable applications to its line of products.

LE acquires Mezhgosmetiz-Mtsensk

Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. (Lincoln) acquired privately owned welding wire manufacturer, Mezhgosmetiz-Mtsensk.

ATC names new VP

American Transmission Co. named John Flynn vice president of Business Development, effective 15 November 2010.