Category: Mills

Martin Baker is joining Hybar as its strategic metallics manager, responsible for further developing the metallics procurement and global strategic initiatives for the Osceola, Ark.-based steelmaker.

SSAB has tapped Tom Cox to lead its Americas division. Currently GM of SSAB Iowa, he'll assume the position of Head of SSAB Americas as of Feb. 1, 2026.

The volume of raw steel produced by US mills ticked higher last week, according to the latest figures published by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI).

Chicago-based pipe and tube producer Zekelman Industries has promoted Kevin Heffernan to president of the company's electrical business.

Nucor increased its weekly hot-rolled coil spot list price by $10 per short ton (st) again on Monday, Dec. 15. This was its eighth increase in as many weeks, moving up $65/st over that span.

Steel mill lead times held relatively steady this week on both sheet and plate products, according to responses from SMU’s latest market survey.

Less than half of the steel buyers who responded to our market survey this week reported that domestic mills are willing to talk price on new spot orders

Plans are in the works to save 500 steelworker jobs at Algoma Steel and to construct two new mills – a plate mill and a beam mill, according to various local media reports.

Mike Mechley, executive vice president of procurement at Zekelman Industries, is retiring after nearly two decades with the Chicago-based company.

Nucor has announced new base prices for galvanized steel products as of Wednesday, Dec. 10.

Domestic raw steel production marginally declined last week, according to the latest data released by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI).

Nucor increased its weekly hot-rolled coil spot list price by $10 per short ton (st) on Monday, Dec. 8.

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has sided with Wheatland Tube, a Zekelman Industries company, in a landmark trade ruling that bars public agencies and contractors in the state from using Mexican-made steel conduit in state-funded projects.

U.S. Steel has begun the process of restarting the 'B' blast furnace at its Granite City Works near St. Louis. “After several months of carefully analyzing customer demand, we made the decision to restart a blast furnace,” U.S. Steel President and CEO David B. Burritt said in a statement on Thursday afternoon.

Domestic steel shipments dropped in October vs. September, but increased year over year.

Nippon Steel hopes to pare down a list of sites by next summer and make a final decision by the end of 2026 for a new U.S. Steel plant in the United States.

NLMK has revised their galvanized and galvanneal coating extras effective January 2026.

Nucor has promoted Stephen D. Laxton, currently CFO and EVP, to president and COO, effective Jan. 1.

Sources expect the recent spot market price hikes on domestically produced plate products to be accepted by the market.  

Lock Joint Tube has acquired the Tectron mechanical tube product line and associated manufacturing facility in De Pere, Wisc., from Atkore Inc.

The volume of raw steel produced by US mills eased last week, according to the latest figures released by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI).

Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) said on Monday it has completed the acquisition of the remaining 55% equity interest stake in New Process Steel. 

Canada’s Algoma Steel announced ~1,000 layoffs on Monday as a result of disruptions from the US tariff situation.

Oregon Steel Mills has joined other producers, announcing a price increase of at least $40 per short ton for steel plate.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco and Stelco are aiming to increase spot market base prices by a minimum of CA$100 per short ton (US$72/st), effective immediately.

Nucor increased its weekly hot-rolled coil spot list price by $5 per short ton (st) on Monday, Dec. 1. This was its sixth increase in as many weeks, moving up $45/st over that span.

Algoma Steel CEO Michael Garcia has been recognized by Canada’s The Globe and Mail newspaper as “CEO of the Year: Corporate Citizen.”

SMU’s latest steel buyers market survey results are now available on our website to all premium members.

Steel mill lead times extended this week on all sheet and plate products tracked, according to responses from SMU’s latest market survey.

President Donald Trump has officially invoked his “golden share” in U.S. Steel, making two related appointments.