Titans of steel pursue the niche players: small specialty firms are ripe for takeovers amid push to expand
Article Abstract:
Mittal Steel Co. announced plans to expand into the petroleum tubular goods market, focusing on oil rig components and high value pipes, and will finish a merger with Arcelor SA later this year. Other steel firms have also announced expansion and acquisition plans.
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
Strategy & planning, Production management, Planning, Netherlands, France, Company business planning, Mittal Steel Company N.V., Arcelor S.A.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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India's Essar Global snags two steel assets in a week
Article Abstract:
Essar Global Ltd. will acquire Minnesota Steel Industries LLC and Canadian steelmaker Algoma Steel Inc., in deals totaling $1.65 bil and $1.6 bil respectively. The acquisitions will bolster the Indian steel company's access to iron ore.
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
Canada, India, Algoma Steel Inc., Essar Group
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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Subjects list: Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Steel industry
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