Press Release: Within the G20 framework, 33 countries strengthen cooperation to address steel excess capacity
The Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity Ministerial Meeting held in Paris today within the G20 framework concluded with a consensus report agreed by 33 member countries that includes initial conclusions on the revision process that will allow for the identification and removal of subsidies and support mechanisms that contribute to excess capacity.
EPA Releases Interactive Sector Snapshots of Industry Environmental and Economic Performance
Phil Bell, president of SMA, was quoted in a recent press release citing the new Smart Sectors program. This program has created a web-based Industry Snapshots page:
Steel Facts
Steel roofs can last over 50 years,while traditional roofs last only 17 years.
In 2006, the steel industry recycled enough steel from old cars to produce nearly 13.5million new ones.
Steel parts are more dent-resistant and are up to 30 percent stronger than they were a decade ago.
The North American steelindustry has achieved a 90 percent reduction inthe discharge of air and water emissions versus 10 years ago.
95 percent of the steel taken from commercial construction demolition sites was recycled and made into new steel products in 2002.
Testimonials
“As a founding member of the SMA, Commercial Metals believes that the organization represents 21st Century Steelmakers and creates a forum where its members can exchange ideas and engage in solution focused initiatives for the North American steel industry. We are proud to be a part of this organization.”
Tracy Porter, SMA Chairman and Executive Vice President of CMC, Irving TX“The SMA is a tremendous value proposition for me and for my company. As a trade association, the SMA embraces into its day-to-day operations the EAF, Minimill culture, which is lean, cross-functional and results-oriented. SMA addresses my advocacy needs and fights for domestic steel producers, whether they are Fortune 500 companies or 100 plus year old family businesses, such as mine.”
Burke Byer, President & CEO Byer Steel, Cincinnati, OH“We value our long standing relationship with the SMA. The SMA enables us to have significant access to our customer base, interact with company personnel and promote our innovative and sustainable solutions to the steel industry.”
Mike Romano, Global VP Corporate Accounts, NALCO an Ecolab Company
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