NADCA report
According to the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA), US metals die casters, although facing challenges during tough economic times are seeing some business return from overseas. Canada: Keystone Expansion
WorleyParsons Ltd has been awarded the detailed engineering, commissioning and construction support for the facilities of the Keystone Pipeline System expansion for TransCanada Keystone Pipeline LP. Duplex stainless in North America
Rolled Alloys has announced ZERON100 super duplex stainless steel to their North American inventory. Harsco Metals wins renewal contract
Harsco Metals group has been awarded a 5-year contract renewal valued at up to USD 50 million over its duration from North America's largest and most advanced low cost stainless steel production facility. Detla designs stainless columns
Australia’s first grain-to-ethanol refinery has begun production in Queensland, Australia with an expected output of more than 80 million ltr/ yr. 
RathGibson has appointed Jon Smith as CFO. In his 30-year career, he has worked as senior director of finance at Magna Powertrain, CFO at Teksid Aluminum, and held senior positions at TRW and Textron. 
First Nickel has decided to restore the Canadian Lockerby nickel mine within two years. 
Loos & Co. Inc., headquartered in Pomfret, Connecticut, has announced that it has developed a gauge to measure the tension set on steel cables that are used in the construction of architectural stainless steel cable railings. 
Corrosion Materials has completed a 40,000sq/ft warehouse expansion bringing the total area dedicated to nickel alloys to 112,000sq/ft. 
US Steel Canada, formerly known as Stelco, is temporarily shutting down its Hamilton mill and most of its nearby Lake Erie operations.