Kobe Steel Spons ADR (KBSTY) 6.3550 $KBSTY
Searchlight Minerals Corp. Completes $3.27 Million in Equity Financings and Receives Results of Bench Scale Tests From Midrex Technologies, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Kobe Steel
Marketwired - Wed Aug 19, 5:00AM CDT
Searchlight Minerals Corp. (OTCQB: SRCH) ("Searchlight" or the "Company"
today announced that it has raised $3.27 million across three rounds of financings within the last five months (collectively, the "Offering" for working capital purposes. The Company has also received results of certain bench scale tests conducted by Midrex Technologies, Inc. ("Midrex" , a wholly owned subsidiary of Kobe Steel, Ltd., to examine the efficacy of its technology as a potentially more cost effective pretreatment method to extract iron from the Company's slag material in Clarkdale, AZ.
From bananas to phones: How cheaper yuan could reverberate
By KELVIN CHAN - AP - Fri Aug 14, 5:30PM CDT
HONG KONG (AP) — China's unexpected move this week to lower the value of its tightly-leashed currency, the yuan, sent shockwaves through global financial markets. The impact on consumers around the world and China's neighbors will take longer to play out but possible winners and losers are already emerging.
Global and Chinese Aluminum Alloy Automotive Sheet Industry Report, 2014-2017
M2 - Fri Aug 07, 3:20AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hcqp7x/global_and) has announced the addition of the "Global and Chinese Aluminum Alloy Automotive Sheet Industry Report, 2014-2017" report to their offering. China's Growth in the Demand for Aluminum Alloy Automotive Sheet Is Forecast to Stand at Over 20% in 2015-2020 In recent years, driven by energy conservation and emissions reduction and improvement of fuel efficiency, auto industry has been required to develop towards an increasingly lightweight trend. A great upsurge in substitution of aluminum alloy automotive sheet for the traditional sheet materials like steel products has been gradually on the rise. At present, automotive covering parts including engine hood and luggage-boot lid mostly adopt aluminum sheets. Meanwhile, more and more auto markers developed all-aluminum car bodies and applied then in, say, Audi A2 / A8 R8, Range Rover, BMW Z8, Jaguar XJ/XK/XE, Tesla Model S, Ford F-150, Honda NSX, etc. To meet the increasing market demand, some international aluminum giants such as Novelis, Kobe Steel, Constellium, Aleris, and ALCOA have expanded the production of aluminum alloy automotive sheet and are involved in auto markers' development of aluminum alloy car body. By contrast, restricted by high threshold in technological development, China has presented a gap in production of aluminum alloy automotive sheet, especially that for car body. At the end of 2009, however, Southwest Aluminum constructed the first car body aluminum alloy sheet production line in China, and achieved small-batch trial production. Nevertheless, no domestic company can systematically grasp the technologies for mass producing aluminum alloy automotive sheet, let alone the application in car body with the independent brands. China, though the world's largest car producer, has a substantial gap with international markets in aluminum alloy automotive sheet, a situation that reflects that the country has a great market potential. In addition, China required that by 2020 the average fuel consumption will fall to 5.0 liters / 100 km, which will further stimulate the growth of its aluminum alloy automotive sheet market. Key Topics Covered - Overview of Aluminum Alloy Automotive Sheet - Development of Global Aluminum Alloy Automotive Sheet Industry - Development of China Aluminum Alloy Automotive Sheet Industry - Major Global Aluminum Alloy Automotive Sheet Manufacturers - Key Chinese Aluminum Alloy Automotive Sheet Manufacturers - Summary and Forecast Companies Mentioned - ALCOA - Aleris - China Zhongwang - Constellium - Jiangsu Alcha Aluminum - Jiangsu CAIFA Aluminum - Kobe Steel - Mingtai Aluminum Industry - Norsk Hydro - Northeast Light Alloy - Novelis - Southwest Aluminum (Group) - UACJ - Weifang Sanyuan Aluminum For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hcqp7x/global_and
Global vehicle lightweighting - Updated technology, trends and the future
M2 - Thu Aug 06, 10:03AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x5ztqr/global_vehicle) has announced the addition of the "Global vehicle lightweighting - technology, trends and the future" report to their offering. This latest just-auto report edition offers a global review of the vehicle lightweighting megatrend, its suppliers, top markets, technologies and market forecasts. This global market study offers: - A comprehensive overview of lightweight developments for each of the following areas: - Body and exterior - body-in-white; doors; front-end modules; glazing - Chassis - suspension and braking components - Interior - cockpits and seating - Powertrain - engines - Driveline and fuel systems - Exclusive interviews with OE suppliers (news and interviews only available in QUBE) - Updated profiles of the major automotive companies active in providing lightweight solutions - PESTER analysis - political, economic, social, technological, environmental and regulatory motivators for this megatrend You can use this report to: - Understand the scope and scale of the major markets - Get an overview of the global automotive electric and electronic distribution systems sector - Identify opportunities and threats - Prepare demand and supply forecasts - Review the latest technological drivers - Know the key trends within the sector and what's driving them - Get up to speed with latest company activities and prospects - Hear direct from major companies on strategies and plans - Carry out competitive analysis Key Topics Covered: 1. Introduction 2. PESTER analysis 3. Material development 4. Body & exterior 5. Chassis 6. Interior 7. Powertrain 8. Fuel systems 9. Other 10. Recycling initiatives 11. Future developments 12. Companies - Aluminium - Accuride Corporation - Alcoa Inc - Aleris - Bodine Aluminum - Constellium - Martinrea International - Novelis - Shiloh Industries Inc - Showa Denko - Stadco - Tenedora Nemak - Plastics and composites - 3M - Asahi Kasei Plastics - Autoneum - BASF - Bayer MaterialScience - Biomer - CIE Automotive SA - ContiTech - Cooper-Standard Automotive - Dow Automotive Systems - DuPont - Evonik - Faurecia - Freudenberg - Henkel - Honeywell - Key Plastics - LG Chem - Lanxess - Magna International - Minda Corporation - Oerlikon Balzers - PPG Industries - PT Astra Otoparts - Ricardo - Saint-Gobain - Samvardhana Motherson Group - Solvay - Toray Industries - Toyo Tire & Rubber - Toyoda Gosei - Trelleborg AB - Woodbridge Group - ZF - Steel - Aichi Steel - Benteler Automotive - Gestamp Automocion - JFE Steel - Kobe Steel - NanoSteel Company - Posco - Sumitomo Corporation - Tata Steel - ThyssenKrupp 13. Material trend forecasts For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x5...bal_vehicl
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Research and Markets: Global Air Compressor Market: Forecast and Statistical Analysis 2015-2019 With Accudyne Industries, Atlas Copco, Ingersoll Rand and Kobe Steel Dominating
Business Wire - Fri Jul 31, 10:49AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ptgzhg/global_air) has announced the addition of the "Global Air Compressor Market: Forecast and Statistical Analysis 2015-2019" report to their offering.
Global Air Compressor Market: Forecast and Statistical Analysis 2015-2019 With Accudyne Industries, Atlas Copco, Ingersoll Rand and Kobe Steel Dominating
M2 - Fri Jul 31, 10:15AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/glsrf2/global_air) has announced the addition of the "Global Air Compressor Market: Forecast and Statistical Analysis 2015-2019" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the global air compressors market to grow at a CAGR of 6.18% over the period 2015-2019. The report, Global Air Compressors Market 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. The rise of APAC as the major market for air compressors will affect the vendors in EMEA and the Americas. The demand for air compressors in APAC has increased because of the presence of many manufacturing facilities. The advantage of continuous availability of raw materials, a huge labor pool, favorable demographic situation, high demand, and the low costs associated with manufacturing have led the major discrete and process industries to set up manufacturing facilities in countries like China, Japan, India, and Korea. The demand for compressors from these industries in these countries is huge, and this has forced many vendors in the Americas and EMEA to look to set up manufacturing facilities in APAC. According to the report, developing countries, regional government bodies, predominantly in Europe and North America, are taking steps to ensure that various types of industrial equipment, such as motors, compressors, pumps, and fans, conform to the respective regional regulations. There is a growing need to conform to energy efficiency standards and reduce the emissions in industries. One of the main objectives of energy efficiency is to reduce carbon emissions and become more eco-friendly. Further, the report states that vendors are facing increasing pressure because of the high costs associated with compressors. 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 Vendors - Accudyne Industries - Atlas Copco - Ingersoll Rand - Kobe Steel Other Prominent Vendors - BOGE - Doosan - Dresser-Rand - Ebara - ELGI - Fusheng - Gardner Denver - GE - Hanbell - Hitachi - Hongwuhuan - KAESER - Kaishan - Kirloskar - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - Shanghai Feihe Industrial Group - Shanghai Screw Compressor - Siemens - Sulzer - VMAC - Wuxi Compressor - YUJIN Machinery For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/glsrf2/global_air
Midrex and Synthesis Energy Systems Expand Global Strategic Alliance for Optimizing MXCOL(R) DRI Facilities
GlobeNewswire - Tue Jul 21, 8:05AM CDT
Midrex Technologies, Inc. (Midrex), a subsidiary of Kobe Steel, Ltd. (ADR-OTC:KBSTY), and Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. (SES) (Nasdaq:SYMX) announced the signing of a Project Alliance Agreement that expands their exclusive relationship for integration and optimization of direct reduction ironmaking (DRI) technology using coal gasification. Midrex will take the lead in marketing, sales, proposal development, and project execution for coal gasification DRI projects as part of the new project alliance. Midrex may also lead the construction of the fully integrated solution for customers who desire such an execution strategy. SES will provide the SES Gasification Technology for each project including engineering, key equipment, and technical services. The fully integrated state-of-the-art gasification-based DRI facility will have total plant guarantees. The agreement includes finalization of an engineering package for the optimized coal gasification DRI solution.
SYMX: 0.99 (+0.03)
Global Gas Compressors Market 2015-2019 - PD Air Compressors and Centrifugal Air Compressors Breakdown
M2 - Fri Jul 17, 3:35AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5p4bj5/global_gas) has announced the addition of the "Global Gas Compressors Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. The global gas compressors market to grow at a CAGR of 6.82% over the period 2014-2019. The report, Global Gas Compressors Market 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, APAC, and EMEA; it also covers the market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. Various government regulations that are to be proposed will define the course of the gas compressors market in the future. Regulators worldwide are releasing white papers and are in consultation with various stakeholders in the compressor industry to derive a comprehensive regulatory framework regarding certification, energy efficiency, and environmental protection. The US EPA and DOE are formulating various guidelines relating to industrial equipment energy efficiency requirements that include compressors. The EU has also enacted many regulations regarding compressor and vacuum pump safety to make compressor operations safer and to reduce harmful emissions. The future will see many new regulations coming up that will be the minimum requirement the vendors have to adhere to. According to the report, the process and discrete industries worldwide are increasingly going for the concept of smart factories where the entire plant operations are automated, leading to reduced human interference and advanced control. This modernization will help to replace the old compressors with the installation of new advanced gas compressors that can be remotely monitored and operated. Further, the report states that the government scrutiny regarding the flouting of rules could increase during the forecast period, putting a strain on the vendors. The global gas compressors market can be segmented into two major segments: PD air compressors and centrifugal air compressors. Key Vendors - Atlas Copco - GE - Ingersoll Rand - Siemens Other Prominent Vendors - Accudyne Industries - BOGE - Doosan - Dresser-Rand - Ebara - ELGI - Fusheng - Gardner Denver - Hanbell - Hitachi - Hongwuhuan - Kaeser Compressors - Kaishan - Kirloskar - Kobe Steel - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - Shanghai Feihe Industrial Group - Shanghai Screw Compressor - Sulzer - VMAC - Wuxi Compressor - Yujin Machinery For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5p4bj5/global_gas
Analyzing Japan's Steel Industry: 2015 Edition
M2 - Tue Jul 07, 3:53AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/79gjjw/analyzing_japans) has announced the addition of the "Analyzing Japan's Steel Industry" report to their offering. Japan's domestic steel demand from manufacturers continued at a high level in 2014, led by such industries as motor vehicles, shipbuilding and industrial machinery. In addition, demand from the construction sector remained firm, other than demand for products for use in public works. Meanwhile, exports increased after the previous year's drop, reflecting improvement in the supply-demand situation in Southeast Asian markets. The research focuses on this highly lucrative industry, bringing you - Analyzing Japan's Steel Industry. The report is a complete guide to all the recent developments going on in the industry, along with an in-depth analysis on market statistics, market structure, competition in the industry, where the Japanese Steel Industry stands on a global scenario, and much more. An analysis of the global steel industry, the leading players in the global industry such as Corus, Arcelor Mittal, and Severstal, is also included in the report, along with in-depth profiles of the leading Japanese steel players. Numerous market figures further add to the comprehensiveness of this research report. Key Topics Covered: A. Executive Summary B. Market Introduction C. Globalization in the Steel Industry D. Leading Global Steel Players E. Looking at Japan's Steel Industry F. Understanding the Industry through Market Statistics G. Looking at Market Figures H. Environmental Concerns I. Japan Steel Industry: Future Perspective J. Major Players - Aichi Steel - JFE Holdings, Inc. - Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd. - Daido Steel - Kobe Steel - Nippon Steel Corporation - Arcelor Mittal - Corus - Posco - Severstal For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/79...ing_japans
PKX: 39.90 (+0.28)
The Global Construction Equipment Market Expected to Reach $240.97 Billion by 2020, Registering a CAGR of 8.9% during 2015-2020
M2 - Wed Jun 17, 9:38AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h9zq4n/global) has announced the addition of the "Global Construction Equipment Market - Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 - 2020" report to their offering. Among the different types of construction equipment, loader and cranes would continue to remain the most preferred type, due to their numerous applications in construction, mining and public works. Loader segment would drive the market significantly by 2020, contributing more than 44% of the total market revenue, due to increased application in earth moving operations. The construction equipment find maximum usage in earth moving and lifting & material handling applications. The two applications collectively accounted for around 50% of the total market in 2014. Between the two, earth moving application would grow at a faster rate during the forecast period, due to the upsurge in construction for commercial and residential infrastructure setup. Market is further segmented into solution type, comprising of product and services. Key findings of the study: - Lifting & material handling application would grow at a relatively faster CAGR of 12.4% during 2015-2020, in comparison to all the other applications - Excavation & mining application involving the use of construction equipment would grow notably at a CAGR of 9.5% during 2015-2020 - The market in Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.2% during 2015-2020 Companies Mentioned: - Atlas Copco - CNH Industrial - Caterpillar Inc. - Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction - Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. - J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited (JCB) - Kobe Steel Ltd. (Kobelco) - Komatsu Ltd. - Liebherr Group - Volvo Construction Equipment For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h9zq4n/global About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
CAT: 71.30 (-0.54)
Global Aerospace Materials (Aluminum Alloys, Steel Alloys, Titanium Alloys, Super Alloys, Composites) Market 2015 - Trends and Forecast to 2019
M2 - Tue May 26, 3:35AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rd273m/aerospace) has announced the addition of the "Aerospace Materials Market by Type, by Aircraft Type - Global Trends and Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. Global aerospace materials market is projected to register a CAGR of more than 6.6% between 2014 and 2019 to reach $18.5 billion in terms of value. Aerospace materials are used for building various parts of the aircrafts. Various materials such as aluminum alloys, steel alloys, titanium alloy, super alloys and composite materials are used for building aircrafts. Aluminum alloys accounts for nearly 50.0% of the market in terms of the volume, however it represents only around 25.0% of the market in terms of the value. Demand for aluminum alloys is expected to remain flat between 2014 and 2019, but increasing usage of the composite materials and titanium alloys in the new generation of the aircrafts is expected to surge the demand for these materials in the near future. Major advantage of using composite materials and titanium alloys is the light weight of these materials and comparative strength of these materials to the traditionally used metals such as aluminum and steel alloys. Composites enable aerospace manufacturers to produce structural components to substitute conventional metal solutions. Shorter cycles for the manufacture of components, corrosion resistance and superior performance at elevated temperatures are some of the major advantages offered by these new aerospace materials. In aerospace materials market, large numbers of the raw material suppliers are active in the market. The degree of forward integration is also low. However, presence of patented technology with some major suppliers required in specific aerospace application boosts ups the bargaining power of supplier. Asia-Pacific is projected to witness high growth rate during the forecast period (2014-2019). The aerospace materials market in Europe and North America is consolidated, whereas the market in Asia-Pacific has a fragmented structure, where China and Japan alone has around number of aerospace material suppliers, these numbers are expected to increase due to the large number of mergers and acquisition and expansion by some major players taking place in the region, rivalry in the aerospace industry is expected to reduce during the forecast period. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Trends 7 Aerospace Materials Market, By Type 8 Aerospace Materials Market By Aircraft Type 9 Regional Analysis 10 Competitive Landscape 11 Company Profiles - AMG N.V. - ATI Metals - Alcoa Inc. - Aleris International, Inc - Constellium N.V. - Cytec Industries Inc. - E. I. Du Pont De Nemours - Kobe Steel Limited - Teijin Limited - Toray Industries For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rd273m/aerospace
AA: 10.26 (-0.75), CYT: 74.02 (+0.09)
ITOCHU Announces Conclusion of Contract with Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers for Italian brand MARIO VALENTINO as Official Suits Supplier
M2 - Thu May 14, 2:37AM CDT
ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Masahiro Okafuji, President & CEO; hereinafter "ITOCHU" announced today that it has concluded a contract for Italian fashion brand MARIO VALENTINO, in which ITOCHU holds master license rights in Japan, with Japan Rugby Top League team Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers (hereinafter "Kobelco Steelers" as the official suits supplier for the 2015-16 season.
Global Light Vehicle Materials Market Report 2015 - Forecasts to 2029
M2 - Mon Apr 20, 10:03AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d5qhtm/global_light) has announced the addition of the "Global light vehicle materials market- forecasts to 2029" report to their offering. This report offers a global review of the OE material trends sector, its suppliers, top markets, technologies and market forecasts. This global market study offers: - Automotive OE material trends market size estimates - Latest technologies and trends - Market share data tables - Exclusive interviews with major companies - Profiles of the major players including their strategies and prospects - Market size forecasts Key Topics Covered: 1. Introduction 2. PESTER analysis 3. Companies 4. Materials 5. Forecasts 6. Archive Companies Mentioned - 30 of the 50 companies featured - 3M - Accuride Corporation - Aichi Steel - Alcoa, Inc - Aleris - Asahi Kasei Plastics - Autoneum - BASF SE - Bayer MaterialScience - DuPont (E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company) - Evonik - Faurecia - Freudenberg & Co. KG - Gestamp Automocion - Henkel - Key Plastics - Kobe Steel - Toyo Tire & Rubber - Magna International Inc. - Martinrea International Inc. - Minda Corporation - NanoSteel Company - Novelis - Oerlikon Balzers - Stadco - Sumitomo Corporation - Tata Steel - Trelleborg AB - Woodbridge Group - ZF For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d5...obal_light
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Mechel OAO (MTL) Extends Raiffeisenbank Credit Lines - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Apr 06, 9:50AM CDT
Russian mining company, Mechel OAO (MTL) announced that its subsidiary, Yakutugol Holding Company OAO, has inked a deal with Raiffeisenbank AO to extend the maturity of active credit lines amounting to $30 million till Feb 2016.
FSTR: 15.76 (-0.21), MTL: 0.95 (+0.01)
U.S. Steel to Idle Minntac Iron Ore Plant, Shares Down - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 01, 1:50PM CDT
U.S. Steel (X) will temporarily idle a part of its Minnesota Ore Operations at the Minntac plant to adjust production.
FSTR: 15.76 (-0.21), X: 12.38 (-0.24)
Allegheny Upgraded to Hold on Business Expansion Plans - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Mar 27, 9:30AM CDT
On Mar 26, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Allegheny Technologies Inc. (ATI) to a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) from a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
ATI: 18.57 (+0.30), FSTR: 15.76 (-0.21)
U.S. Steel Plans to Consolidate Flat-Rolled Operations - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Mar 26, 11:20AM CDT
U. S. Steel Corporation (X) announced that it will consolidate its North American flat-rolled operations and temporarily halt its operations at Granite City, IL, due to challenging market conditions.
FSTR: 15.76 (-0.21), X: 12.38 (-0.24)
Global and China Aluminum Heat Transfer Composites Industry Report 2015
M2 - Tue Mar 24, 7:56AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2ncjcw/global_and_china) has announced the addition of the "Global and China Aluminum Heat Transfer Composites Industry Report, 2014-2017" report to their offering. Aluminum heat transfer composites (aluminum sheet, strip, and foil, etc.) are mainly used in heat exchange systems of automobiles, home appliances, and machinery and equipment as well as air-cooling systems of thermal power stations. Fuelled by the downstream sectors, the global output of aluminum heat transfer compositespresented an AAGR of 6.1% during 2006-2014, and reached 1.38 million tons in 2014, up 4.5% year on year, a drop of 1.1 percentage points from 2013. As one of the world's major consumers of aluminum heat transfer composites, China had a demand of approximately 591.9 kt in 2014, which was mainly attributed to the growth in demand from industries like automotive lightweightas well as machinery and equipment. It is predicated that by 2017 China's demand for aluminum heat transfer composites will reach 850 kt. At present, aluminum heat transfer composites manufacturers in China are mainly the foreign-funded companies or joint-ventures, which contributed more than 60% of the total capacity in China. By contrast, the Chinese enterprises, restricted by some factors like technology, have a small scale, thereby making them less competitive. Granges, Orkla's wholly-owned subsidiary that specializes in aluminum heat transfer composites business, now has achieved the capacity of 210 kt/a aluminum heat transfer composites. Granges Aluminum Heat Transfer (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a production base of Granges in China, has the annual capacity of 120kt; in future, the company will plan to construct its second factory in China. Novelis is a majoraluminum heat transfer composites manufacturer in the United States. In October 2014, the company's first automotive aluminum heat treatmentmanufactory in China was completed and put into operation, with its capacity of 120 kt/a. Huafon Nikkei, a Sino-Japanese joint venture, is so far the largest aluminum heat transfer composites manufacturer by capacity in China. In late 2014, the company's 50 kt/a civilair-conditioning aluminum alloy composites project (phase II) went into operation, which helped raise its total capacity of aluminum heat transfer composites to 130 kt/a. As the largest aluminum-based multi-metal composites manufacturer in China, Yinbang boasts the capacity of 20 kt/a aluminum-based multi-metal composites. The company's 200 kt/a aluminum-based laminated metal composites expansion project will be put into production in September 2015, when its aluminum-based multi-metal composites capacity will amount to 50 kt/a. Key Topics Covered: 1 Overview of Aluminum Heat Transfer Composites 2 Status Quo of Global Aluminum Heat Transfer Composites Industry 3 Status Quo of China's Aluminum Heat Transfer Composites Industry 4 Major Downstream Demand for Aluminum Heat Transfer Composites in China 5 Global Aluminum Heat Transfer Composites Manufacturers 6 Aluminum Heat Transfer Composites Manufacturers in China 7 Conclusion and Forecast Companies Mentioned - ALCOA - Wickeder - Granges (Sapa Heat Transfer) - Granges Aluminum Heat Transfer (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. - Norsk Hydro - Aleris - Novelis - Kobe Steel - Yinbang Clad Material - Jiangsu ALCHA Aluminium Co., Ltd. - Northeast Light Alloy Co., Ltd. - Southwest Aluminum (Group) Co., Ltd. - Huafon Nikkei Aluminium Corporation - Nantong Hua Te Aluminum Heat Transfer Co., Ltd. - Jiangsu Caifa Aluminum Co., Ltd. - Weifang Sanyuan Aluminum Co., Ltd. - Nantong Hengxiu Aluminum Heat Transfer Material Co., Ltd. - Harbin Song Run Metal Products Co., Ltd. - Changsha Zhongxing New Material Co., Ltd. - Shanghai Saxin Automotive Heat Transfer Material Co., Ltd. - Wuxi Guanyun Aluminum Co., Ltd. - Zhenjiang Yuanlong Aluminum Co., Ltd. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2n..._and_china
U.S. Steel (X) Invests in 2 Alabama Projects - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 23, 3:58PM CDT
United States Steel Corporation (X) announced that it has invested in two capital projects worth $277.5 million.
NUE: 41.47 (+0.21), X: 12.38 (-0.24)
Nucor (NUE) Shares Decline 6.4% after Q1 Guidance Cut - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 23, 1:20PM CDT
Nucor (NUE) slashed its first quarter 2015 guidance owing to higher levels of imports and challenging energy markets.
SID: 1.40 (+0.10), NUE: 41.47 (+0.21)
Searchlight Minerals Corp. Completes $3.27 Million in Equity Financings and Receives Results of Bench Scale Tests From Midrex Technologies, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Kobe Steel
Marketwired - Wed Aug 19, 5:00AM CDT
Searchlight Minerals Corp. (OTCQB: SRCH) ("Searchlight" or the "Company"
today announced that it has raised $3.27 million across three rounds of financings within the last five months (collectively, the "Offering" for working capital purposes. The Company has also received results of certain bench scale tests conducted by Midrex Technologies, Inc. ("Midrex" , a wholly owned subsidiary of Kobe Steel, Ltd., to examine the efficacy of its technology as a potentially more cost effective pretreatment method to extract iron from the Company's slag material in Clarkdale, AZ. From bananas to phones: How cheaper yuan could reverberate
By KELVIN CHAN - AP - Fri Aug 14, 5:30PM CDT
HONG KONG (AP) — China's unexpected move this week to lower the value of its tightly-leashed currency, the yuan, sent shockwaves through global financial markets. The impact on consumers around the world and China's neighbors will take longer to play out but possible winners and losers are already emerging.
Global and Chinese Aluminum Alloy Automotive Sheet Industry Report, 2014-2017
M2 - Fri Aug 07, 3:20AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hcqp7x/global_and) has announced the addition of the "Global and Chinese Aluminum Alloy Automotive Sheet Industry Report, 2014-2017" report to their offering. China's Growth in the Demand for Aluminum Alloy Automotive Sheet Is Forecast to Stand at Over 20% in 2015-2020 In recent years, driven by energy conservation and emissions reduction and improvement of fuel efficiency, auto industry has been required to develop towards an increasingly lightweight trend. A great upsurge in substitution of aluminum alloy automotive sheet for the traditional sheet materials like steel products has been gradually on the rise. At present, automotive covering parts including engine hood and luggage-boot lid mostly adopt aluminum sheets. Meanwhile, more and more auto markers developed all-aluminum car bodies and applied then in, say, Audi A2 / A8 R8, Range Rover, BMW Z8, Jaguar XJ/XK/XE, Tesla Model S, Ford F-150, Honda NSX, etc. To meet the increasing market demand, some international aluminum giants such as Novelis, Kobe Steel, Constellium, Aleris, and ALCOA have expanded the production of aluminum alloy automotive sheet and are involved in auto markers' development of aluminum alloy car body. By contrast, restricted by high threshold in technological development, China has presented a gap in production of aluminum alloy automotive sheet, especially that for car body. At the end of 2009, however, Southwest Aluminum constructed the first car body aluminum alloy sheet production line in China, and achieved small-batch trial production. Nevertheless, no domestic company can systematically grasp the technologies for mass producing aluminum alloy automotive sheet, let alone the application in car body with the independent brands. China, though the world's largest car producer, has a substantial gap with international markets in aluminum alloy automotive sheet, a situation that reflects that the country has a great market potential. In addition, China required that by 2020 the average fuel consumption will fall to 5.0 liters / 100 km, which will further stimulate the growth of its aluminum alloy automotive sheet market. Key Topics Covered - Overview of Aluminum Alloy Automotive Sheet - Development of Global Aluminum Alloy Automotive Sheet Industry - Development of China Aluminum Alloy Automotive Sheet Industry - Major Global Aluminum Alloy Automotive Sheet Manufacturers - Key Chinese Aluminum Alloy Automotive Sheet Manufacturers - Summary and Forecast Companies Mentioned - ALCOA - Aleris - China Zhongwang - Constellium - Jiangsu Alcha Aluminum - Jiangsu CAIFA Aluminum - Kobe Steel - Mingtai Aluminum Industry - Norsk Hydro - Northeast Light Alloy - Novelis - Southwest Aluminum (Group) - UACJ - Weifang Sanyuan Aluminum For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hcqp7x/global_and
Global vehicle lightweighting - Updated technology, trends and the future
M2 - Thu Aug 06, 10:03AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x5ztqr/global_vehicle) has announced the addition of the "Global vehicle lightweighting - technology, trends and the future" report to their offering. This latest just-auto report edition offers a global review of the vehicle lightweighting megatrend, its suppliers, top markets, technologies and market forecasts. This global market study offers: - A comprehensive overview of lightweight developments for each of the following areas: - Body and exterior - body-in-white; doors; front-end modules; glazing - Chassis - suspension and braking components - Interior - cockpits and seating - Powertrain - engines - Driveline and fuel systems - Exclusive interviews with OE suppliers (news and interviews only available in QUBE) - Updated profiles of the major automotive companies active in providing lightweight solutions - PESTER analysis - political, economic, social, technological, environmental and regulatory motivators for this megatrend You can use this report to: - Understand the scope and scale of the major markets - Get an overview of the global automotive electric and electronic distribution systems sector - Identify opportunities and threats - Prepare demand and supply forecasts - Review the latest technological drivers - Know the key trends within the sector and what's driving them - Get up to speed with latest company activities and prospects - Hear direct from major companies on strategies and plans - Carry out competitive analysis Key Topics Covered: 1. Introduction 2. PESTER analysis 3. Material development 4. Body & exterior 5. Chassis 6. Interior 7. Powertrain 8. Fuel systems 9. Other 10. Recycling initiatives 11. Future developments 12. Companies - Aluminium - Accuride Corporation - Alcoa Inc - Aleris - Bodine Aluminum - Constellium - Martinrea International - Novelis - Shiloh Industries Inc - Showa Denko - Stadco - Tenedora Nemak - Plastics and composites - 3M - Asahi Kasei Plastics - Autoneum - BASF - Bayer MaterialScience - Biomer - CIE Automotive SA - ContiTech - Cooper-Standard Automotive - Dow Automotive Systems - DuPont - Evonik - Faurecia - Freudenberg - Henkel - Honeywell - Key Plastics - LG Chem - Lanxess - Magna International - Minda Corporation - Oerlikon Balzers - PPG Industries - PT Astra Otoparts - Ricardo - Saint-Gobain - Samvardhana Motherson Group - Solvay - Toray Industries - Toyo Tire & Rubber - Toyoda Gosei - Trelleborg AB - Woodbridge Group - ZF - Steel - Aichi Steel - Benteler Automotive - Gestamp Automocion - JFE Steel - Kobe Steel - NanoSteel Company - Posco - Sumitomo Corporation - Tata Steel - ThyssenKrupp 13. Material trend forecasts For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x5...bal_vehicl
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Research and Markets: Global Air Compressor Market: Forecast and Statistical Analysis 2015-2019 With Accudyne Industries, Atlas Copco, Ingersoll Rand and Kobe Steel Dominating
Business Wire - Fri Jul 31, 10:49AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ptgzhg/global_air) has announced the addition of the "Global Air Compressor Market: Forecast and Statistical Analysis 2015-2019" report to their offering.
Global Air Compressor Market: Forecast and Statistical Analysis 2015-2019 With Accudyne Industries, Atlas Copco, Ingersoll Rand and Kobe Steel Dominating
M2 - Fri Jul 31, 10:15AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/glsrf2/global_air) has announced the addition of the "Global Air Compressor Market: Forecast and Statistical Analysis 2015-2019" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the global air compressors market to grow at a CAGR of 6.18% over the period 2015-2019. The report, Global Air Compressors Market 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. The rise of APAC as the major market for air compressors will affect the vendors in EMEA and the Americas. The demand for air compressors in APAC has increased because of the presence of many manufacturing facilities. The advantage of continuous availability of raw materials, a huge labor pool, favorable demographic situation, high demand, and the low costs associated with manufacturing have led the major discrete and process industries to set up manufacturing facilities in countries like China, Japan, India, and Korea. The demand for compressors from these industries in these countries is huge, and this has forced many vendors in the Americas and EMEA to look to set up manufacturing facilities in APAC. According to the report, developing countries, regional government bodies, predominantly in Europe and North America, are taking steps to ensure that various types of industrial equipment, such as motors, compressors, pumps, and fans, conform to the respective regional regulations. There is a growing need to conform to energy efficiency standards and reduce the emissions in industries. One of the main objectives of energy efficiency is to reduce carbon emissions and become more eco-friendly. Further, the report states that vendors are facing increasing pressure because of the high costs associated with compressors. 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 Vendors - Accudyne Industries - Atlas Copco - Ingersoll Rand - Kobe Steel Other Prominent Vendors - BOGE - Doosan - Dresser-Rand - Ebara - ELGI - Fusheng - Gardner Denver - GE - Hanbell - Hitachi - Hongwuhuan - KAESER - Kaishan - Kirloskar - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - Shanghai Feihe Industrial Group - Shanghai Screw Compressor - Siemens - Sulzer - VMAC - Wuxi Compressor - YUJIN Machinery For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/glsrf2/global_air
Midrex and Synthesis Energy Systems Expand Global Strategic Alliance for Optimizing MXCOL(R) DRI Facilities
GlobeNewswire - Tue Jul 21, 8:05AM CDT
Midrex Technologies, Inc. (Midrex), a subsidiary of Kobe Steel, Ltd. (ADR-OTC:KBSTY), and Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. (SES) (Nasdaq:SYMX) announced the signing of a Project Alliance Agreement that expands their exclusive relationship for integration and optimization of direct reduction ironmaking (DRI) technology using coal gasification. Midrex will take the lead in marketing, sales, proposal development, and project execution for coal gasification DRI projects as part of the new project alliance. Midrex may also lead the construction of the fully integrated solution for customers who desire such an execution strategy. SES will provide the SES Gasification Technology for each project including engineering, key equipment, and technical services. The fully integrated state-of-the-art gasification-based DRI facility will have total plant guarantees. The agreement includes finalization of an engineering package for the optimized coal gasification DRI solution.
SYMX: 0.99 (+0.03)
Global Gas Compressors Market 2015-2019 - PD Air Compressors and Centrifugal Air Compressors Breakdown
M2 - Fri Jul 17, 3:35AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5p4bj5/global_gas) has announced the addition of the "Global Gas Compressors Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. The global gas compressors market to grow at a CAGR of 6.82% over the period 2014-2019. The report, Global Gas Compressors Market 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, APAC, and EMEA; it also covers the market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. Various government regulations that are to be proposed will define the course of the gas compressors market in the future. Regulators worldwide are releasing white papers and are in consultation with various stakeholders in the compressor industry to derive a comprehensive regulatory framework regarding certification, energy efficiency, and environmental protection. The US EPA and DOE are formulating various guidelines relating to industrial equipment energy efficiency requirements that include compressors. The EU has also enacted many regulations regarding compressor and vacuum pump safety to make compressor operations safer and to reduce harmful emissions. The future will see many new regulations coming up that will be the minimum requirement the vendors have to adhere to. According to the report, the process and discrete industries worldwide are increasingly going for the concept of smart factories where the entire plant operations are automated, leading to reduced human interference and advanced control. This modernization will help to replace the old compressors with the installation of new advanced gas compressors that can be remotely monitored and operated. Further, the report states that the government scrutiny regarding the flouting of rules could increase during the forecast period, putting a strain on the vendors. The global gas compressors market can be segmented into two major segments: PD air compressors and centrifugal air compressors. Key Vendors - Atlas Copco - GE - Ingersoll Rand - Siemens Other Prominent Vendors - Accudyne Industries - BOGE - Doosan - Dresser-Rand - Ebara - ELGI - Fusheng - Gardner Denver - Hanbell - Hitachi - Hongwuhuan - Kaeser Compressors - Kaishan - Kirloskar - Kobe Steel - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - Shanghai Feihe Industrial Group - Shanghai Screw Compressor - Sulzer - VMAC - Wuxi Compressor - Yujin Machinery For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5p4bj5/global_gas
Analyzing Japan's Steel Industry: 2015 Edition
M2 - Tue Jul 07, 3:53AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/79gjjw/analyzing_japans) has announced the addition of the "Analyzing Japan's Steel Industry" report to their offering. Japan's domestic steel demand from manufacturers continued at a high level in 2014, led by such industries as motor vehicles, shipbuilding and industrial machinery. In addition, demand from the construction sector remained firm, other than demand for products for use in public works. Meanwhile, exports increased after the previous year's drop, reflecting improvement in the supply-demand situation in Southeast Asian markets. The research focuses on this highly lucrative industry, bringing you - Analyzing Japan's Steel Industry. The report is a complete guide to all the recent developments going on in the industry, along with an in-depth analysis on market statistics, market structure, competition in the industry, where the Japanese Steel Industry stands on a global scenario, and much more. An analysis of the global steel industry, the leading players in the global industry such as Corus, Arcelor Mittal, and Severstal, is also included in the report, along with in-depth profiles of the leading Japanese steel players. Numerous market figures further add to the comprehensiveness of this research report. Key Topics Covered: A. Executive Summary B. Market Introduction C. Globalization in the Steel Industry D. Leading Global Steel Players E. Looking at Japan's Steel Industry F. Understanding the Industry through Market Statistics G. Looking at Market Figures H. Environmental Concerns I. Japan Steel Industry: Future Perspective J. Major Players - Aichi Steel - JFE Holdings, Inc. - Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd. - Daido Steel - Kobe Steel - Nippon Steel Corporation - Arcelor Mittal - Corus - Posco - Severstal For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/79...ing_japans
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The Global Construction Equipment Market Expected to Reach $240.97 Billion by 2020, Registering a CAGR of 8.9% during 2015-2020
M2 - Wed Jun 17, 9:38AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h9zq4n/global) has announced the addition of the "Global Construction Equipment Market - Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 - 2020" report to their offering. Among the different types of construction equipment, loader and cranes would continue to remain the most preferred type, due to their numerous applications in construction, mining and public works. Loader segment would drive the market significantly by 2020, contributing more than 44% of the total market revenue, due to increased application in earth moving operations. The construction equipment find maximum usage in earth moving and lifting & material handling applications. The two applications collectively accounted for around 50% of the total market in 2014. Between the two, earth moving application would grow at a faster rate during the forecast period, due to the upsurge in construction for commercial and residential infrastructure setup. Market is further segmented into solution type, comprising of product and services. Key findings of the study: - Lifting & material handling application would grow at a relatively faster CAGR of 12.4% during 2015-2020, in comparison to all the other applications - Excavation & mining application involving the use of construction equipment would grow notably at a CAGR of 9.5% during 2015-2020 - The market in Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.2% during 2015-2020 Companies Mentioned: - Atlas Copco - CNH Industrial - Caterpillar Inc. - Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction - Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. - J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited (JCB) - Kobe Steel Ltd. (Kobelco) - Komatsu Ltd. - Liebherr Group - Volvo Construction Equipment For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h9zq4n/global About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
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Global Aerospace Materials (Aluminum Alloys, Steel Alloys, Titanium Alloys, Super Alloys, Composites) Market 2015 - Trends and Forecast to 2019
M2 - Tue May 26, 3:35AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rd273m/aerospace) has announced the addition of the "Aerospace Materials Market by Type, by Aircraft Type - Global Trends and Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. Global aerospace materials market is projected to register a CAGR of more than 6.6% between 2014 and 2019 to reach $18.5 billion in terms of value. Aerospace materials are used for building various parts of the aircrafts. Various materials such as aluminum alloys, steel alloys, titanium alloy, super alloys and composite materials are used for building aircrafts. Aluminum alloys accounts for nearly 50.0% of the market in terms of the volume, however it represents only around 25.0% of the market in terms of the value. Demand for aluminum alloys is expected to remain flat between 2014 and 2019, but increasing usage of the composite materials and titanium alloys in the new generation of the aircrafts is expected to surge the demand for these materials in the near future. Major advantage of using composite materials and titanium alloys is the light weight of these materials and comparative strength of these materials to the traditionally used metals such as aluminum and steel alloys. Composites enable aerospace manufacturers to produce structural components to substitute conventional metal solutions. Shorter cycles for the manufacture of components, corrosion resistance and superior performance at elevated temperatures are some of the major advantages offered by these new aerospace materials. In aerospace materials market, large numbers of the raw material suppliers are active in the market. The degree of forward integration is also low. However, presence of patented technology with some major suppliers required in specific aerospace application boosts ups the bargaining power of supplier. Asia-Pacific is projected to witness high growth rate during the forecast period (2014-2019). The aerospace materials market in Europe and North America is consolidated, whereas the market in Asia-Pacific has a fragmented structure, where China and Japan alone has around number of aerospace material suppliers, these numbers are expected to increase due to the large number of mergers and acquisition and expansion by some major players taking place in the region, rivalry in the aerospace industry is expected to reduce during the forecast period. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Trends 7 Aerospace Materials Market, By Type 8 Aerospace Materials Market By Aircraft Type 9 Regional Analysis 10 Competitive Landscape 11 Company Profiles - AMG N.V. - ATI Metals - Alcoa Inc. - Aleris International, Inc - Constellium N.V. - Cytec Industries Inc. - E. I. Du Pont De Nemours - Kobe Steel Limited - Teijin Limited - Toray Industries For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rd273m/aerospace
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ITOCHU Announces Conclusion of Contract with Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers for Italian brand MARIO VALENTINO as Official Suits Supplier
M2 - Thu May 14, 2:37AM CDT
ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Masahiro Okafuji, President & CEO; hereinafter "ITOCHU"
announced today that it has concluded a contract for Italian fashion brand MARIO VALENTINO, in which ITOCHU holds master license rights in Japan, with Japan Rugby Top League team Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers (hereinafter "Kobelco Steelers" as the official suits supplier for the 2015-16 season. Global Light Vehicle Materials Market Report 2015 - Forecasts to 2029
M2 - Mon Apr 20, 10:03AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d5qhtm/global_light) has announced the addition of the "Global light vehicle materials market- forecasts to 2029" report to their offering. This report offers a global review of the OE material trends sector, its suppliers, top markets, technologies and market forecasts. This global market study offers: - Automotive OE material trends market size estimates - Latest technologies and trends - Market share data tables - Exclusive interviews with major companies - Profiles of the major players including their strategies and prospects - Market size forecasts Key Topics Covered: 1. Introduction 2. PESTER analysis 3. Companies 4. Materials 5. Forecasts 6. Archive Companies Mentioned - 30 of the 50 companies featured - 3M - Accuride Corporation - Aichi Steel - Alcoa, Inc - Aleris - Asahi Kasei Plastics - Autoneum - BASF SE - Bayer MaterialScience - DuPont (E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company) - Evonik - Faurecia - Freudenberg & Co. KG - Gestamp Automocion - Henkel - Key Plastics - Kobe Steel - Toyo Tire & Rubber - Magna International Inc. - Martinrea International Inc. - Minda Corporation - NanoSteel Company - Novelis - Oerlikon Balzers - Stadco - Sumitomo Corporation - Tata Steel - Trelleborg AB - Woodbridge Group - ZF For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d5...obal_light
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Mechel OAO (MTL) Extends Raiffeisenbank Credit Lines - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Apr 06, 9:50AM CDT
Russian mining company, Mechel OAO (MTL) announced that its subsidiary, Yakutugol Holding Company OAO, has inked a deal with Raiffeisenbank AO to extend the maturity of active credit lines amounting to $30 million till Feb 2016.
FSTR: 15.76 (-0.21), MTL: 0.95 (+0.01)
U.S. Steel to Idle Minntac Iron Ore Plant, Shares Down - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 01, 1:50PM CDT
U.S. Steel (X) will temporarily idle a part of its Minnesota Ore Operations at the Minntac plant to adjust production.
FSTR: 15.76 (-0.21), X: 12.38 (-0.24)
Allegheny Upgraded to Hold on Business Expansion Plans - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Mar 27, 9:30AM CDT
On Mar 26, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Allegheny Technologies Inc. (ATI) to a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) from a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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U.S. Steel Plans to Consolidate Flat-Rolled Operations - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Mar 26, 11:20AM CDT
U. S. Steel Corporation (X) announced that it will consolidate its North American flat-rolled operations and temporarily halt its operations at Granite City, IL, due to challenging market conditions.
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Global and China Aluminum Heat Transfer Composites Industry Report 2015
M2 - Tue Mar 24, 7:56AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2ncjcw/global_and_china) has announced the addition of the "Global and China Aluminum Heat Transfer Composites Industry Report, 2014-2017" report to their offering. Aluminum heat transfer composites (aluminum sheet, strip, and foil, etc.) are mainly used in heat exchange systems of automobiles, home appliances, and machinery and equipment as well as air-cooling systems of thermal power stations. Fuelled by the downstream sectors, the global output of aluminum heat transfer compositespresented an AAGR of 6.1% during 2006-2014, and reached 1.38 million tons in 2014, up 4.5% year on year, a drop of 1.1 percentage points from 2013. As one of the world's major consumers of aluminum heat transfer composites, China had a demand of approximately 591.9 kt in 2014, which was mainly attributed to the growth in demand from industries like automotive lightweightas well as machinery and equipment. It is predicated that by 2017 China's demand for aluminum heat transfer composites will reach 850 kt. At present, aluminum heat transfer composites manufacturers in China are mainly the foreign-funded companies or joint-ventures, which contributed more than 60% of the total capacity in China. By contrast, the Chinese enterprises, restricted by some factors like technology, have a small scale, thereby making them less competitive. Granges, Orkla's wholly-owned subsidiary that specializes in aluminum heat transfer composites business, now has achieved the capacity of 210 kt/a aluminum heat transfer composites. Granges Aluminum Heat Transfer (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a production base of Granges in China, has the annual capacity of 120kt; in future, the company will plan to construct its second factory in China. Novelis is a majoraluminum heat transfer composites manufacturer in the United States. In October 2014, the company's first automotive aluminum heat treatmentmanufactory in China was completed and put into operation, with its capacity of 120 kt/a. Huafon Nikkei, a Sino-Japanese joint venture, is so far the largest aluminum heat transfer composites manufacturer by capacity in China. In late 2014, the company's 50 kt/a civilair-conditioning aluminum alloy composites project (phase II) went into operation, which helped raise its total capacity of aluminum heat transfer composites to 130 kt/a. As the largest aluminum-based multi-metal composites manufacturer in China, Yinbang boasts the capacity of 20 kt/a aluminum-based multi-metal composites. The company's 200 kt/a aluminum-based laminated metal composites expansion project will be put into production in September 2015, when its aluminum-based multi-metal composites capacity will amount to 50 kt/a. Key Topics Covered: 1 Overview of Aluminum Heat Transfer Composites 2 Status Quo of Global Aluminum Heat Transfer Composites Industry 3 Status Quo of China's Aluminum Heat Transfer Composites Industry 4 Major Downstream Demand for Aluminum Heat Transfer Composites in China 5 Global Aluminum Heat Transfer Composites Manufacturers 6 Aluminum Heat Transfer Composites Manufacturers in China 7 Conclusion and Forecast Companies Mentioned - ALCOA - Wickeder - Granges (Sapa Heat Transfer) - Granges Aluminum Heat Transfer (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. - Norsk Hydro - Aleris - Novelis - Kobe Steel - Yinbang Clad Material - Jiangsu ALCHA Aluminium Co., Ltd. - Northeast Light Alloy Co., Ltd. - Southwest Aluminum (Group) Co., Ltd. - Huafon Nikkei Aluminium Corporation - Nantong Hua Te Aluminum Heat Transfer Co., Ltd. - Jiangsu Caifa Aluminum Co., Ltd. - Weifang Sanyuan Aluminum Co., Ltd. - Nantong Hengxiu Aluminum Heat Transfer Material Co., Ltd. - Harbin Song Run Metal Products Co., Ltd. - Changsha Zhongxing New Material Co., Ltd. - Shanghai Saxin Automotive Heat Transfer Material Co., Ltd. - Wuxi Guanyun Aluminum Co., Ltd. - Zhenjiang Yuanlong Aluminum Co., Ltd. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2n..._and_china
U.S. Steel (X) Invests in 2 Alabama Projects - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 23, 3:58PM CDT
United States Steel Corporation (X) announced that it has invested in two capital projects worth $277.5 million.
NUE: 41.47 (+0.21), X: 12.38 (-0.24)
Nucor (NUE) Shares Decline 6.4% after Q1 Guidance Cut - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 23, 1:20PM CDT
Nucor (NUE) slashed its first quarter 2015 guidance owing to higher levels of imports and challenging energy markets.
SID: 1.40 (+0.10), NUE: 41.47 (+0.21)
