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Acquisition strengthens position of the Indian company in Europe.  07/01/2008 >  Mittal foresees shortage of steel

Head of world’s largest steel company blames lack of investment by world steel producers.  06/26/2008 >  Bodycote Orders Large HIP System to Compete with Producers of Large Forgings

Company will use powder metal technology to meet demand for large, long lead time components.  06/25/2008 >  Forger Places Large-Scale Order for Heat-Treating Systems

Andritz Maerz to supply Saarschmiede with 21 furnaces  06/24/2008 >  New Open-Die Press Commissioned at ThyssenKrupp VDM

SMS Meer design includes special spring/damper combo  06/23/2008 >  Mahindra Forgings Starts Up New Production Line

Indian company now had eight forging presses dedicated to production for automotive and related industries  06/19/2008 >  Kadant AES, Girard Engineering Partner on Hydraulics Systems

UNiGY PhD maximizes efficiency, performance for forging  06/17/2008 >  Executive Changes at American Axle

Two brothers, two presidents … but different companies  06/04/2008 >  New Inductoheat Website Offers News and Expertise

Relaunched site details induction-heating capabilities, contacts  06/03/2008 >  Mechel Commissions Ring Roller at Urals Stampings Plant OAO

Enables plant to roll rings with an OD of 400-4200 mm.  05/31/2008 >  AAM to Close Forge Shops, Cut Jobs

Moves follow contract ratification by UAW.  05/29/2008 >  Rotek Plans Expansion, Will Add Ring Roller

Company is investing $82 million to capture wind energy and other business requiring large rings.  05/28/2008 >  American Axle Resuming Operations

Two forging plants to close under four-year contract  05/26/2008 >  Forging Industry Elects Directors, Officers at Annual Meeting

Four new directors have been elected to Forging Industry Association's board of directors for three year terms.  05/22/2008 >  Forging Industry Orders and Shipments Break Records

Report indicates all-time levels reached for sales and bookings.  05/22/2008