Category: Industry News

July 25, 2017

Nucor CEO says the US is losing a ‘trade war’ in steel to ‘predatory countries like China’

Nucor CEO says the US is losing a ‘trade war’ in steel to ‘predatory countries like China’

As Washington lawmakers wrestle over health care, Nucor CEO John Ferriola sees a much more pressing issue at hand that affects more than just his steel-producing company. "There's no doubt we're in a trade war. We are losing that trade war. It is time to take action to support the American industry and the American people. AndRead More

July 10, 2017

The steel industry is in crisis, and it’s a national security problem

The steel industry is in crisis, and it’s a national security problem

by John Adams | Jul 9, 2017, 12:01 AM    Since retiring as a brigadier general after a 30-year career in the U.S. Army, I have continued to work to find ways to strengthen America's national security. To that end, I recently prepared a report that studied supply chokepoints in the American defense industrial base. One of its conclusions:Read More

June 8, 2017

U.S. Employers Expect More Hiring, Higher Recruiting Budgets and More Perks

U.S. Employers Expect More Hiring, Higher Recruiting Budgets and More Perks

NEW YORK, June 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- A record number of hiring managers in the U.S. anticipate more hiring in the next six months, according to the semi-annual hiring survey from DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX), a leading online career resource and talent acquisition platform for technology professionals and other select professional communities. The expected riseRead More

May 24, 2017

US steelmakers seeing light at end of tunnel: Nucor CEO

US steelmakers seeing light at end of tunnel: Nucor CEO

Washington (Platts)--23 May 2017 540 pm EDT/2140 GMT As steel has taken on a more prominent role in Washington in 2017, it's leading to a more positive outlook for US steel producers, according to Nucor CEO John Ferriola. "We can actually see a light at the end of the tunnel, and this time it's notRead More

March 2, 2017

Great Story about the modern American Steel Industry

Great Story about the modern American Steel Industry

Evanoff: Donald Trump, meet John Correnti — he took a risk on jobs Ted Evanoff , USA TODAY NETWORK – TennesseePublished 3:44 p.m. CT March 1, 2017 | Updated 4 hours ago Buy Photo (Photo: Mark Weber/The Commercial Appeal) 1CONNECTTWEET 1LINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE You heard President Donald Trump on Tuesday night tell Congress — tell the world,Read More
Fed: Economic Growth Continues at Start of 2017; Brisk Business for Staffing Firms

Fed: Economic Growth Continues at Start of 2017; Brisk Business for Staffing Firms

Reports from the 12 Federal Reserve districts indicated that the economy expanded at a modest to moderate pace from early January through mid-February, according to the Federal Reserve Board’s latest report on regional economies (known as the “beige book”). Manufacturing activity accelerated somewhat, with most districts characterizing the pace of growth as moderate. Employment grewRead More