Company Announcements
August 25, 2026
Written by David Schollaert
SSAB Americas plans to increase plate prices by at least $40 per short ton (st), according to a letter sent to customers on Monday.
The steelmaker said the increase would apply to all new spot orders confirmed to ship on or after Oct. 4.
Maynards Group of Companies has acquired the operations of Netherlands-based Hilco Industrial Acquisitions (HIA). Livonia, Mich.-based Maynards said on Tuesday the deal expands its capabilities in heavy-industrial asset acquisition, valuation, project management, and monetization. The deal will take effect on Oct. 30.
SSAB Americas delivered slightly lower shipments and operating results in the third quarter of 2026 due to a planned maintenance outage. Still, the company saw strong demand in key US end markets, specifically in heavy industrial segments. The Swedish steelmaker’s Americas division shipped 446,000 metric tons (mt) in Q3’26, down from 473,000 mt in the previous quarter but up from 440,000 mt in Q3’25, according to its 2026 third quarter report. SSAB President and CEO Johnny Sjöström described stable shipments vs. year-ago results. On an earnings conference call, he highlighted strong underlying demand and higher prices, “up higher than we guided for, by roughly 8%.” Results came in despite maintenance-related volume fluctuations related to a planned outage at the company’s mill in Montpelier, Iowa, during the quarter.
Nucor said on Monday, Oct. 26, that its consumer spot price (CSP) for hot-rolled (HR) coil will be $1,270 per short ton (st) this week, up $15/st from the prior week. The CSP for HR coil from California Steel Industries (CSI) on the West Coast will be $1,340/st, up $20/st from last week. Nucor continues to offer lead times of three to five weeks, according to its letter to customers. You can track mill price announcements on our website. Steel Market Update (SMU) published a weekly price assessment on Tuesday, Oct. 20, showing HR coil prices averaging $1,290/st, up $10/st from the previous week. We will update our prices on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Wheeling-Nippon Steel has appointed Matt Caprarese as vice president of manufacturing. His appointment was effective Oct. 14, the company said in a LinkedIn post. Caprarese most recently served as VP of engineering, HSSE, sustainability, and plant services at JSW Steel, overseeing operations in Mingo Junction, Ohio, and Baytown, Texas. He previously held positions at ArcelorMittal and United States Steel. “With a strong background in Maintenance, Environmental and plant services/utilities, Matt brings valuable industry knowledge and leadership experience to his new role,” the company said. “We look forward to Matt's leadership in strengthening our manufacturing operations, supporting operational excellence, and contributing to the continued success of Wheeling-Nippon Steel.”
BlueScope has announced interim leadership for its US operations with the impending departure of Kristie Keast. BlueScope has announced interim leadership for its North American operations ahead of the departure of Kristie Keast. Keast will leave the company at the end of October after serving as chief executive of North America since February 2023, the company said. "Kristie has made a significant contribution to BlueScope during her 25-year tenure,” said BlueScope’s managing director and CEO Tania Archibald. “On behalf of the Board and Executive Leadership Team, I thank her for her leadership and commitment to the Company and wish her every success for the future."