Mechel's Rails Pass Lab Tests at Railway Research Institute - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 29, 11:50AM CDT
Mechel OAO (MTL) announced that rails produced at Chelyabinsk Metallurgical Plant confirmed their high quality and met the requirements of Russian Railway Research Institute OAO, during independent lab tests.
Casting and Forging Market in Europe 2014-2018: Key Vendors are Mahindra Forgings Europe, Siempelkamp and ThyssenKrupp
M2 - Fri Aug 29, 4:08AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zknp9k/casting_and) has announced the addition of the "Casting and Forging Market in Europe 2014-2018" report to their offering. Casting is a manufacturing process in which molten or liquid metal is poured into a mold made of sand, metal, or ceramic, which contains a hollow cavity of the desired shape, to form geometrically complex parts. All major metals can be made into castings and the most common ones are iron, aluminum, magnesium, zinc, steel, and copper-based alloys. Metal castings find application in cars, trucks, planes, trains, mining and construction equipment, oil wells, pipes, toys, space shuttles, wind turbines, nuclear plants, and more. Forging is the process of shaping the metals using compressive forces, which are then further processed to obtain a finished part. There are various types of forging methods such as closed die forging, cold forging, and open die forging. The analysts forecast the Casting and Forging market in Europe will grow at a CAGR of 4.84 percent over the period 2013-2018. The report, the Casting and Forging market in Europe 2013-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Casting and Forging market in Europe landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. One of the emerging trends in this market is the growth in renewable energy casting. Metal castings will play a key role in the growth of all renewable energy sources such as biomass, geothermal heat pumps, hydropower, solar photovoltaic cells, and wind. According to the report, the Casting and Forging Market in Europe is driven by several factors, one of them being increased demand for casting and forging from the automotive industry. Components such as cylinder heads, transmission housings, crankcases, engine blocks, pumps, bearings, suspension and bodywork parts, and wheels are produced using casting methods. Further, the report states that one of the key challenges that the market faces is increased competition from Asian countries and some Eastern European countries such as Poland and Czech Republic. The presence of vendors that manufacture high-quality casting in these countries has created stiff competition for German and Italian vendors. The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. Key Topics Covered: 01. Executive Summary 02. List of Abbreviations 03. Scope of the Report 04. Market Research Methodology 05. Introduction 06. Market Landscape 07. Market Segmentation by Product 08. Market Segmentation by End-users 09. Geographical Segmentation 10. Buying Criteria 11. Market Growth Drivers 12. Drivers and their Impact 13. Market Challenges 14. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 15. Market Trends 16. Trends and their Impact 17. Vendor Landscape 18. Key Vendor Analysis 19. Other Reports in this Series 20. Other Reports in this Series Companies Mentioned: - Mahindra Forgings Europe AG - Siempelkamp Group - ThyssenKrupp AG - Aichi Steel - Alcoa - Allegheny Technologies - Bharat Forged - KITZ - Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal - Schuler Group and SNT For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zk...asting_and
ArcelorMittal Provides New Continuous Casting Line Format - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 20, 12:00PM CDT
ArcelorMittal (MT) has made several investments for years and has switched to a new symmetrical format for continuous casting line two, offering customers in the automotive supply sector high-quality steel ingots for producing forgings.
Mechel Receives Permission to Operate Elga Deposit Railway - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 18, 4:40PM CDT
Russian miner, Mechel OAO (MTL) has obtained permission from the Federal Railway Transport Agency to run wagons along the non-public railway track leading to the Elga coal deposit, which is undergoing construction.
Mechel Invests In Technical Revamping of Mining Facilities - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 15, 12:00PM CDT
Russian miner, Mechel OAO (MTL) announced that it is investing a total of RUB2.9 billion (roughly $80 million) in the technical revamping program for Mechel Mining OAO's facilities.
AK Steel Holding (AKS) Touches New 52-Week High at $9.89 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 12, 12:10PM CDT
Shares of AK Steel Holding (AKS) reached a new 52-week high of $9.89 on Aug 11.
Mechel Installs New Coal Washing Technology at Elga Complex - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 11, 5:00PM CDT
Russian miner Mechel OAO (MTL) announced that it has installed new coal washing and dewatering technology at Elga Coal Complex's seasonal washing plant.
ArcelorMittal (MT) Provides Update on Liberia Operations - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 11, 1:50PM CDT
Steel giant ArcelorMittal (MT) has provided a statement on its operations in Liberia.
High Performance Alloys Market 2014-2020: Aerospace, Industrial Gas Turbines, Industrial, Automotives, Oil & Gas, Electronic & Electrical and Other Applications
M2 - Mon Aug 11, 4:19AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xnsm37/high_performance) has announced the addition of the "High Performance Alloys Market for Aerospace, Industrial Gas Turbines, Industrial, Automotives, Oil & Gas, Electronic & Electrical and Other Applications" report to their offering. This report provides a detailed description of the high performance alloys market in terms of volume share (Kilo Tons) and revenue (USD Million) for the period from 2014 to 2020. It highlights the factors contributing to the growth of the market, and restraints that the market faces. Detailed forecast has been provided for the high performance alloys market from 2014 to 2020 for better understanding of the individual market scenario. The high performance alloys market is described with respect to various segments along with opportunities expected in the next six years. In terms of geography, the market has been segmented into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and Rest of the World (RoW). The market has been segmented on the basis of product types (non-ferrous alloys, platinum group metals, refractory metals and superalloys) and application types (aerospace, industrial gas turbines, industrial, automotives, oil & gas, electronics & electrical and others). The study segments the market in terms of products and applications and provides forecast and estimates for each application segment in terms of revenue and volume during the forecast period from 2014 to 2020. Profiles of certain leading companies have been covered in this report along with a detailed analysis of their market share. The study profiles companies such as Allegheny Technologies Inc, Carpenter Technologies, VSMPO, ThyssenKrupp, Haynes International Inc and Aperam. The company profiles include attributes such as company overview, financial overview, SWOT analysis, business strategies and recent developments. A detailed description of the company overview, financial overview and SWOT analysis in addition to recent developments provides a thorough idea about the competitive positioning of players in the market. The report segments the global high performance alloys market as: High Performance Alloys Market - Product Segment Analysis - Non-ferrous alloys - Platinum group metals - Refractory metals - Superalloys High Performance Alloys Market - Application Analysis - Aerospace - Industrial gas turbines - Industrial - Automotives - Oil & gas - Electronics & electrical - Others (Medical, chemical etc) Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Executive Summary Chapter 3 High Performance Alloys - Industry Analysis Chapter 4 High Performance Alloys Market - Product Analysis Chapter 5 High Performance Alloys Market - Application Analysis Chapter 6 High Performance Alloys Market - Regional Analysis Chapter 7 Company Profiles - Allegheny Technologies Limited - Aperam S.A. - Carpenter Technology Corporation - Haynes International, Inc. - Outokumpu Oyj - RTI International Metals Inc - ThyssenKrupp AG - Verkhnesaldinskoye Metallurgicheskoe Proizvodstvennoe Obyedinenie For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xn...erformance
Mechel's (MTL) Elga Deposit Mines Million Tons of Coal - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 08, 4:56PM CDT
Mechel OAO (MTL) announced that it has mined the millionth ton of coal at its Elga coal deposit since it started operations.
Mechel OAO's (MTL) Coal and Steel Output Rises Q/Q in Q2 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 06, 1:44PM CDT
Russian miner Mechel OAO (MTL) has released its operational results for the second quarter of 2014.
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional Q2 Earnings and Revenue Fall - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 05, 10:30AM CDT
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (SID) reported net income of R$19.0 million (US$8.5 million) in second-quarter 2014, down significantly from R$501.9 million (US$243.6 million) earned in the year-ago quarter. Earnings were R$0.01 per share or approximately $0.01 per ADR.
U.S. Steel (X) Touches 52-Week High on Strong Q2 Results - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 04, 12:35PM CDT
Shares of United States Steel Corp. (X) touched a new 52-week high of $34.73 on Aug 1 following its strong second-quarter 2014 results. Its shares however ended the day lower at $33.44.
L.B. Foster (FSTR) Beats on Earnings, Misses Revenues in Q2 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 04, 12:14PM CDT
L.B. Foster (FSTR) beats the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings while missing the same for revenues in the second quarter of 2014.
ArcelorMittal (MT) Posts Strong Q2 Earnings, Narrows View - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 04, 12:00PM CDT
Steel giant ArcelorMittal (MT) reported net income of $52 million or 3 cents per share in the second quarter of 2014, contrary to a net loss of $0.8 billion or 44 cents a year ago.
AK Steel's (AKS) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 31, 8:30AM CDT
AK Steel (AKS) posted narrower loss in the second quarter and its earnings beat expectations.
U.S. Steel (X) Huge Q2 Earnings Beat - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 30, 7:27AM CDT
U.S. Steel's (X) losses narrowed in the second quarter and its adjusted earnings outstripped expectations.
ArcelorMittal Opens New Electrical Power Unit at Bottrop - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 29, 7:40AM CDT
ArcelorMittal's (MT) Bottrop coking plant has invested in a new electrical power unit which will help it to reduce its energy usage.
Vale's Q2 Production Volumes Drop Y/Y, Up Q/Q - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 25, 3:40PM CDT
Vale's (VALE) second-quarter production decreased year over year for most of its commodities.
POSCO Reports Solid Q2 Earnings, Raises Revenue Outlook - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 25, 10:30AM CDT
POSCO's (PKX) second-quarter 2014 net income more than doubled to KRW 487 billion (US$473.8 million) while shooting up 770% sequentially. Earnings per share came in at KRW 5,581.7 per share (or US$1.36 per ADR).