EU Imposes Pipe Tariffs On China September 1, 2009 The European Union agreed to levy tariffs ranging from 17.7% to 39.2% on imports of seamless steel pipe from China, effective in October. Read More
Acquisitions and Mergers…Victaulic September 1, 2009 Victaulic announced it has purchased AquaFlex USA.Read More
Acquisitions and Mergers…Lakeside Steel September 1, 2009 Lakeside Steel, a Canadian pipe and tube manufacturer, has filed a motion with the Federal Court of Canada aiming to acquire US Steel Canada.Read More
Acquisitions and Mergers…Wilson September 1, 2009 Wilson and Wellstream International have agreed to an exclusive U.S. distributorship of the FlexSteel product in the U.S.Read More
Acquisitions and Mergers…W&O September 1, 2009 W&O, a supplier of marine PVF products, has acquired the Valco/Premier Group, which includes Premier Copper Manufacturing, Valco Piping Products and Premier Copper & Brass/Pacific. Read More
RathGibson Files Chapter 11 August 1, 2009 RathGibson Inc. announced on July 13 that it has begun reorganization proceedings under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.Read More
Energy Drilling Plummets August 1, 2009 For the second quarter in a row, drilling activity in the U.S. energy exploration and production industry fell to levels not seen since 2003-2004.Read More
Outokumpu Sees Pickup In Orders August 1, 2009 Outokumpu announced in late June that it will increase its production capability.Read More
Acquisitions and Expansions…VanAire Inc. August 1, 2009 VanAire Inc. has recently opened a new 18,000-sq.-ft. complete CNC facility in Houston, TX.Read More
Acquisitions and Expansions…Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Co. August 1, 2009 Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Co. has acquired the assets of Modumend Inc. for $2 million. Read More