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United Steelworkers watching former Sumitomo plant developments closely
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (385+ words) One of the country's largest labor unions, the United Steelworkers, is keeping a close eye on developments at the former Sumitomo Rubber plant in Tonawanda. This after Taiwan-based Hwa Fong Rubber purchased the century-old manufacturing site along Sheridan and River…...
Soft Bank Group to Issue US Dollar-, Euro-Denominated Bonds Totalling 566. 8 Billion Yen
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (68+ words) marketscreener. com Soft Bank Group to Issue US Dollar-, Euro-Denominated Bonds Totalling 566. 8 Billion Yen Published on 04/15/2026 at 08: 10 pm EDT Latest news about Soft Bank Group Corp. Chart Soft Bank Group Corp. Income Statement and Estimates Softbank Weighs Data Center Group…...
U. S. crude steel production increased by 9. 4% in the week ending April 11
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (298+ words) Steel Radar Iron and Steel Markets U. S. crude steel production increased by 9. 4% in the week ending April 11 U. S. crude steel production recorded a 9. 4% year-on-year increase in the week ending April 11, 2026. According to data from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), the…...
POSCO Chairman Highlights Decarbonization Cooperation at World Steel Meeting
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (180+ words) Jang In-hwa, chairman of POSCO Group, emphasized the need for global cooperation to accelerate the steel industry's transition to decarbonization at a World Steel Association meeting. POSCO Group said on April 15 that Jang attended the World Steel Association executive committee…...
New EU climate law deals "instant" blow to Ukraine"s steel exports, industry says
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (702+ words) Steel is one of Ukraine's top sources of export revenue but is being hurt by carbon tariffs imposed by Europe, manufacturers claim. BRUSSELS "Ukrainian steelmakers say the EU's new carbon border tax is prompting European customers to cancel orders, threatening…...
Hundreds of students participate in FORGE welding Competition in Rochester
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (311+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) " The annual FORGE Welding Competition took place at Local 6 Plumbers & Pipefitters Training Center on Wednesday with about 500 students participating. According to Training Coordinator Jeremy Thompson, the competition is a hands-on event that works to connect students with…...
EU steel industry unites behind downstream protections
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (342+ words) Supported by over 330 signatories across the EU's steel value chain, steel distribution association EUROMETAL issued a "call-to-action" to safeguard Europe's steel and metals value chain at a press conference on 14 April during the Tube & Wire trade fair in D'sseldorf. Titled…...
Barratt cautions over rising build costs as Iran war sends energy prices soaring
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (387+ words) Barratt Redrow has warned over rising build costs and the potential for interest rates to stay higher for longer due to the Iran war as soaring energy costs send material prices higher. The UK's biggest housebuilder said while build costs…...
The EU has reached a preliminary agreement on new measures to protect the steel industry - "
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (308+ words) The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached a preliminary agreement on new measures aimed at protecting the EU steel industry from global overcapacity and growing import pressures. The agreement aims to address the effects of…...
Steel exports remain muted through February
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (463+ words) Written by Brett Linton US steel exports held steady from January to February and remain near historical lows, according to recently released US Department of Commerce data. Exports have trended lower for over a year now, recently dipping to a…...