Features

• Aluminum sees growth year despite sluggish construction market May 01, 2012

  All end markets—with the exception of building and construction—are expected to experience continued growth this year as transportation and energy help drive demand for aluminum products, say leaders in the industry.

• Dubal, GE Energy team up to improve energy efficiency May 01, 2012

  Aluminum producer Dubal worked with GE Energy in an effort to reduce its electricity costs and nitrogen oxide emissions.  An energy-reduction initiative focused primarily on its fleet of gas turbines has already saved enough to fully recover the cost of its service agreement.

• ISSF celebrates 100 years of Stainless Steel May 01, 2012

  The International Stainless Steel Forum is beginning the celebration of stainless steel’s centenary this year by retracing its history and highlighting its major markets and applications, its raw materials, its ability to be recycled and other advantages.

• Over down under? Australia's aluminum dilemma May 01, 2012

  Australia was once one of the biggest aluminum producers in the world, but that has changed as large companies have decided to rethink their strategies, which may lead to the end of the nation’s role as an important international player in the production arena.

• Service centers see strong demand in aluminum, steel May 01, 2012

  U.S. and Canadian service centers are experiencing strong demand, just as they had predicted. Healthy demand from customers pushed aluminum product shipments up in March, the most recent figures available, but optimism also was displayed heading into April.

• Stainless market loses confidence as volatility remains May 01, 2012

  Although 2012 started strong, the stainless sector is still worried that volatility will be the watchword this year.  Further complicating matters for domestic producers is the fact that imports remain a relatively major concern because of cheaper foreign production.

• Turkish demand keeps ferrous scrap exports healthy May 01, 2012

  Through March and heading into April, estimated volumes shipped abroad were running higher than at the start of 2011.

• AMM Awards: 2012 Steel Tube and Pipe Excellence Winners Apr 01, 2012

  Ten awards recognizing advancements rooted in technology, customer service, logistics and other practices were presented to those whose efforts stood apart from their peers in 2011.

• Domestic markets buy ferrous scrap by the numbers Apr 01, 2012

  The trend toward more obsolete ferrous scrap grades has reflected systemic changes in supply, exports and imports, melt mixes and competition, which have occurred during one of the most dramatic decades in the history of the industry.

• Galvanized steel sector gains economic strength Apr 01, 2012

  Galvanized sheet’s biggest North American market is automotive, which accounts for about 40 percent of consumption.  Construction, steel service centers, appliances and the electric industry account for the rest of the industry’s improving annual production.