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Advanced High-Strength Steel Use, Growth and Repair
07/24/2008- David Anderson, director, Long Products, American Iron and Steel Institute, discusses the design drivers and current AHSS vehicle application, anticipated growth of AHSS in future vehicles and the repair of these AHSS at the 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting.

Forged Steel Steering Knuckle Superior in Life Cycle Analysis Study
07/23/2008- Forged steel steering knuckle have significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions than either the cast aluminum or cast iron steering knuckle over their respective life cycles, which were divided into the manufacturing, use and end-of-life phases.

May Steel Shipments Down 0.8 Percent From Last Year
07/21/2008- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that for the month of May 2008, U.S. steel mills shipped 9,008,000 net tons, a 0.8 percent decrease from the 9,087,000 net tons shipped in May 2007 and a 4.2 percent decrease from the 9,403,000 net tons shipped in the previous month, April 2008.

New Steel Campaign Continues To Change Perceptions
07/17/2008- Washington, D.C. – With two national awards in hand and June 2008 research results indicating increases in awareness and favorability among policymakers, the American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) New Steel Campaign continues to make progress in re-branding American steel as a hi-tech, sustainable industry of the future.

AISI Appoints Gibson President and CEO
07/10/2008- Washington, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) today announced the selection of Thomas J. Gibson as the association’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Currently Senior Vice President of Advocacy for the American Chemistry Council (ACC), Gibson will assume his new responsibilities on September 1.

Steel Import Permit Applications Remain at Level of Prior Month
07/02/2008- Washington, D.C. - Based on the Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that steel import permit applications for the month of June totaled 2,533,000 net tons (NT).

AISI Joins American Scrap Coalition
07/02/2008- Washington, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) announced today that it has joined the American Scrap Coalition (ASC), which is urging strong, immediate government action to eliminate the taxes and other market access barriers that numerous offshore governments maintain on their exports of steel scrap.

U.S. Steel Industry Critical To Keeping Us Free
06/30/2008- WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As we reflect on our country’s independence this Fourth of July, we should pause to recognize those who fought for our freedom more than 230 years ago. But we should also recognize those who continue to keep our country free today: the men and women in uniform who offer their noble service in order to preserve America’s national security.

ArcelorMittal Invests In Own Ore, Coke Supplies
07/24/2008- The world's biggest steelmaker, Arcelor Mittal, will continue to invest heavily to ensure its own supplies of raw materials, but will not use its advantage to launch a price war, a press report said today.

Russia Plans To Raise Steel Scrap Export Tariffs
07/23/2008- MOSCOW - Russia plans to raise export tariffs on steel scrap to 120-130 euros ($191-207) per tonne to prevent a potential deficit as steel makers build more plants to run on scrap, a high-level government source said on Wednesday. Russia currently applies an tax of 15 percent, or no less than 15 euros ($23.60) per tonne, on exports of scrap used to make steel.

ArcelorMittal Plans To Build Steel Factories In Indonesia
07/23/2008- JAKARTA - World largest steel producer ArcelorMittal would invest in the steel industry in Indonesia from down to up stream sectors with investment of more than 5 billion U.S. dollars, Indonesian industrial ministry said here.

MEDIA ADVISORY: American Scrap Coalition to Announce List of
07/22/2008- Washington, DC— The American Scrap Coalition (ASC) will host, via teleconference, a 30-minute media briefing on Thursday, July 24 at 11:00 am EST, during which it will release a newly compiled list of foreign trade barriers to steel scrap.

Nucor's DiMicco Appointed to DOC Manufacturing Council
07/22/2008- Secretary Gutierrez Appoints New Members to Manufacturing Council WASHINGTON - U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez announced the new membership of the U.S. Manufacturing Council, including a new chairman and vice-chair.

Steel Imports Slide At Cleveland Port, But Shipments From Canada Rise
07/22/2008- The import of foreign steel has hit a 15-year low at Cleveland's port. At the same time, the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority is handling unprecedented levels of steel barged from Canada.

Trade Talks To Resume; Few Expect Success
07/21/2008- Officials from 35 nations will converge Monday in Switzerland to try to revive the on-again, off-again Doha round of trade negotiations.

W.T.O. Rules Against China For Its Tariffs On Auto Parts
07/21/2008- China violates global trade rules by requiring automakers operating there to buy components from local suppliers or face penalties, the World Trade Organization ruled on Friday.

Timken Raises Earnings Forecast On Global Demand
07/21/2008- Timken Co, a maker of industrial bearings and specialty steel, on Monday issued a second quarter and full-year earnings estimate that was higher than Wall Street expectations, as strong global demand offsets weakness in U.S. auto markets.