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Nippon Steel finalizes $15B takeover of US Steel after sealing national security agreement
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel said they have finalized their “historic partnership,” a deal that gives the U.S. government a say in some matters.
US to have control in Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal, Trump and McCormick say
A deal would allow Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel will guarantee an American CEO and a majority of board members from the U.S.
Sparrows Point Steel emergence comes amid manufacturing hiring challenges
The announcement of a new steel fabrication facility coming to Sparrows Point to create parts for a wind farm off the coast of Maryland comes amid a time of turbulence and change for Maryland’s manufacturing industry.
Md. wind projects promise renewable energy progress, thousands of jobs
The development of offshore wind in Maryland was propelled forward on Tuesday, as the company responsible for a wind farm project off the coast of Ocean City announced both an […]
Md. can company bemoans U.S. move on steel tariffs
A Maryland manufacturer faces business and job losses in the wake of the Trump administration’s announcement Thursday it would impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imported from the European Union, Canada and […]
Md. company in crosshairs of steel tariffs
Independent Can’s dilemma: It can’t find domestic steel for its products and is worried that tariffs could lead to job cuts – or worse.
Judge holds hearing in RG Steel bankruptcy
DOVER, Del. — Bankrupt steelmaker RG Steel is working with creditors to resolve issues surrounding the sales of its steel mill facilities. Attorneys for various creditors told a Delaware bankruptcy […]
Steelmaking at The Point: What went wrong
Barring a last-minute infusion of cash by bankers or owner Ira Rennert – or an improbable sale to a new company – RG Steel LLC and its flagship plant, Sparrows […]
RG Steel’s bankruptcy plan wins court OK
WILMINGTON, Del. — RG Steel LLC won preliminary approval of a bankruptcy financing plan on Friday as the troubled steelmaker works to find a buyer in the next two months […]
RG Steel eyeing asset sales, spokeswoman confirms
A spokeswoman for RG Steel says the company is considering selling steel mills in three states, including the Sparrows Point plant outside Baltimore. RG Steel spokeswoman Bette Kovach on Monday […]
Factory orders fell in March by most in 3 years
WASHINGTON — Demand for U.S. factory goods dropped in March by the most in three years, driven lower by a sharp fall in volatile orders for commercial aircraft. Still, more […]
Steel from twin towers makes Hagerstown memorial
HAGERSTOWN — A piece of the World Trade Center is becoming the centerpiece of a Sept. 11 memorial in Hagerstown. City and Washington County officials plan a dedication ceremony Tuesday […]
