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March Abi Score Was 51.9, Down From a Mark of 54.9 in February,But Remains Positive

Apr 26, 2013

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported Wednesday that the March ABI score was 51.9, down from a mark of 54.9 in February. This score reflects an increase in demand for design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase ...

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German Construction Industry's Turnover up 2.8% in Feb

Apr 26, 2013

As reported by the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the total price-adjusted value of orders received by building construction and civil and underground engineering enterprises in Germany decreased by 1.8 percent in February ...

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Latin American Crude Steel Output Decreased by 11% in Q1

Apr 26, 2013

According to a report by Latin American steel association Alacero, crude steel production in Latin America totaled 14.7 million metric tons during the first quarter of 2013, decreasing 11 percent compared to the same quarter last year. In ...

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Output of Italian Long Steel Decresed by 8.7% in February

Apr 26, 2013

Italy's long steel output amounted to 1.003 million mt in February this year, down 8.7 percent year on year, after two months in a row of increase on year-on-year basis, according to the Italian steel producers association Federacciai. In ...

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EC May oblige Aperam to Sell Assets in Terni Plant Acquisition Bid

Apr 26, 2013

The European Commission (EC) may oblige Luxembourg-headquartered steelmaker Aperam, which is bidding to buy Outokumpu's Italian stainless steel plant in Terni, to sell other steel assets if it succeeds in the acquisition bid, a commission ...

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Timken Company's Sale Declined in The First Quarter

Apr 26, 2013

Canton, Ohio-based The Timken Company reported Wednesday sales of $1.1 billion for Q1 2013, down 23 percent year-on-year. The decline reflects lower demand across most of the company's end markets led by oil and gas, industrial distribution ...

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Bengang Steel Plates' Net Profit Uo 16.76% in The First Quarter

Apr 26, 2013

On April 24, Liaoning Province-based Chinese steelmaker Bengang Steel Plates Co., a subsidiary of Benxi Iron and Steel (Group) Co., issued its financial results for the first quarter of the current year and its revised results for 2012. ...

Tags: Steel Plates, Metallurgy, Mineral, Energy

The Current Price on HRC in Vietnam Remains Unchanged From Last Week

Apr 26, 2013

Reportedly, the current price on HRC SS400 3.0mm*1,250mm*C in Vietnam is at US$650~US$660/ton (VAT included), remaining unchanged from last week. However, trading volume remains low as the demand is still weak. Figures showed on April 18 ...

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USA Cycling Athletes Can Now Add Information From Their Strava Account

Apr 26, 2013

USA Cycling athletes can now add information from their Strava account to their member page on the USA Cycling website. Athlete pages on the USAC site already list race results, but now members can add a Strava "widget" that will show their ...

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Mavic Parent Amer Sports Reported a 2 Percent Increase in Sales for The First Quarter

Apr 26, 2013

Mavic parent Amer Sports reported a 2 percent increase in sales for the first quarter on Thursday, and said it expected full-year sales to rise by at least 5 percent. For Amer's Mavic cycling brand, sales rose slightly to $47.6 million ...

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Shagang Released Its Financial Result for Q1 of This Year and Its Revised Result for 2012

Apr 26, 2013

It's reported that the Chinese steelmaker Shagang released its financial result for the first quarter of this year and its revised result for 2012. In the first quarter of this year, Shagang realized operating revenues of RMB2.366 billion, ...

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ATZ Produced 18,280 Tons of Steel Pipes in March

Apr 26, 2013

It's reported that Almetyevsk Pipe Plant (ATZ), a subsidiary of United Metallurgical Company (OMK) produced 18,280 tons of steel pipes in March. Meanwhile, ATZ shipped 18,036 tons of steel pipes in March. In the first three months of this ...

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Taiwan's Export Prices of Large-Diameter Wire Rods Rebounded in March

Apr 26, 2013

It's reported that Taiwan's export prices of large-diameter wire rods with diameters larger or equivalent to 14mm rebounded in March. According to statistics, Taiwan exported 7,454 tons of large-diameter wire rods in March, rising by 44% ...

Tags: Wire Rods, Metallurgy, Mineral, Energy, taiwan

Japan's Exports of Iron and Steel Products in February,Increasing by 12.25% M-O-M

Apr 26, 2013

Japan's exports of iron and steel products totaled 4 million tons in February, increasing by 12.25% from a month ago and rising by 4.8% year on year, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance. Meanwhile, the country's export ...

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CSC Leaves Its List Prices for EF Al-Killed Wire Rods Unchanged for May

Apr 26, 2013

China Steel Corp. (CSC), the largest carbon steelmaker in Taiwan announced to leave its list prices for electric furnace (EF) Al-killed wire rods unchanged for May. After the announcement, the company's list prices for EF Al-killed wire ...

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