Abstract
The paper examines ArcelorMittal Steel, formed by the merger of Arcelor Steel and Mittal Steel. After giving a brief history of the two separate companies, the author examines the organizational structure of the new company and the senior executives working for the new organization. The writer also examines the introduction and expansion of IT technology within the new company both as a means of improving communication within the organization but also as a means to improve production, marketing and communications with customers. This paper contains a number of graphs and tables.

Outline.
ArcelorMittal Steel
History of Mittal Steel
Mittal Steel Growth Timeline
History of Arcelor steel
Organizational structure changes
Group management board
Board of Directors
Management committee
Role of Information Technology in Organisational Change
Reccomendations
Conclusion
Sources

From the Paper
"Arcelormittal is world's no.1 steel maker with revenue of $105.2 billion a year and with crude steel production of 116 million tones per year. That's around 10% of the world's steel produced. The company has over 310,000 employees in more than 60 countries and across 4 continents. The company is leader in all major global market for automotives, construction, household, appliances and packaging. Earlier Mittal steel was leader in steel industry in terms of volume and Arcelor steel was leader in terms of revenues before the two leaders merged to become the world leader in highly fragmented steel industry. L.N.Mittal is on buying spree it seems he is on a way to combine the steel industry. He is been successful in combining 10% of it. Steel produced by ArcelorMittal is three times more than its next competitor, which is Nippon Steel a Korean steel company."

Tags:steel, global, revenue, largest, information, technology, IT, executives

Abstract
This paper explains that the steel industry is a major determinant of economic health and is itself much affected by economic changes in both the macro- and micro-economy. The author points out that steel has a particular role in construction today; therefore, the degree of health in the construction industry, especially for commercial construction, affects the demand for steel. The paper relates that the domestic steel production attempts to meet the demand, to reduce imports of steel from other parts of the world while trying to increase its own ability to export steel.

From the Paper
"The steel industry is a major determinant of economic health and is itself much affected by economic changes in both the macro- and micro economy. Steel has a particular role in construction today, and the degree of health in the construction industry, especially for commercial construction, affects the demand for steel. Domestic steel production tries to meet the demand and often tries to reduce imports of steel from other parts of the world while trying to increase its own ability to export steel. Other countries also take a protectionist stance toward steel, with varying results. The demand for steel is only somewhat price elastic and is governed more by need, given that substitutes are few, especially for construction uses. Steel prices are affected by economic health, construction demand, automobile industry needs, market conditions, and general economic conditions. Steel is used in thousands of products as well as for big projects."

Tags:steel, industry, analysis

Abstract
This paper looks at the company's origins and former stronghold on the market and why recent times have seen this stronghold fall apart. The paper explores the explanations of a declining demand for steel and the flood of cheaper imported steel. The paper concludes that after a careful analysis of the current situation, it is clear that the massive amounts of imported goods streaming into the United States at much cheaper prices is what played the largest role in U.S. Steel's decline.

Tags:u. s. steel, imports, economics

Abstract
This writer provides a letter on behalf of his British company in response to the recent claims published in a newspaper that their plans to build a Middle East steel plant in a rural area far from population centres will have a very disruptive effect on the values and customs of the people of the entire Middle East. The writer asserts that based upon this questionable assumption by a journalist who has never conducted business there, we were accused of "cultural imperialism" and advised to forego our plans to build this important steel plant, despite the fact that this project has the full support of the government and would provide thousands of jobs in a country suffering from very high unemployment.

From the Paper
"I am writing this letter to the editor on behalf of my British company in response to the recent claims published in this newspaper that our plans to build a Middle East steel plant in a rural area far from population centres will have a very disruptive effect on the values and customs of the people of the entire Middle East. Based upon this questionable assumption by a journalist who has never conducted business there, we were accused of "cultural imperialism" and advised to forego our plans to build..."

Tags:british, steel, plant

Abstract
This paper provides a case study of Tata Steel, India's largest privately held steel company. The paper includes a company profile, environment analysis, competition, suppliers, buyers, and the threats and opportunities the company faces.

From the Paper
"Tata Steel is India's largest privately held steel company and was the first steel company in Asia. The company is part of the larger Tata Group which also owns companies in both related and unrelated industries. Until recently, the company's motto was "We also make steel"; this is because the company was identified very closely with the commitment to community service that has characterized it since its formation in the ...s. Today the company's ownership structure has changed so that..."

Tags:Tata Steel, case study, India

Abstract
This essay will explore the experiences of wage-earners in the steel worker occupational group in Canada over the past half century. In the course of this work, interviews with three steel workers will be integrated with scholarly research to explore the changing nature of work in this industrial sector in recent decades.

Tags:wage-earners, steel sector

Abstract
This is a brief analysis of price and industry changes in the U.S steel industry. The paper discusses how these changes are as a result of a decrease in demand, as well as changes in the economic situation in the United States.

From the Paper
"Changes In recent years the topic of discussion in addition to fuel costs are the decreases is consumer demand for products made out of steel or containing steel components (end uses). These end uses can be several items of which many consumers not only use daily but ones which they rely on completely (i.e. washing machines, refrigerators and automobiles). As with all commodities when the demand of a major end use product decreases so does the demand for the raw material used to aid in the production. This decrease is often, if not always, passed on to a retailer who will often in turn reduce his demand for the raw material in order to combat the decreasing consumer demand. Although the U.S. steel industry is on it way to a full recovery after its recent and almost fatal battle with steel imports flooding the U.S. market."

Tags:steel, economicfactors, changes

Abstract
This paper deals with economic factors and other global business issues effecting the steel industry in the United States.

From the Paper
"After March of 2001, when the U.S. government allowed the implementation of Section 201, the future of the steel industry in the United States was suddenly not so grim. Many steel companies and their workers took a sigh of relief as Section 201 took affect and issued higher tariffs on certain types of steel products. These products were those whose sales levels had been harmed as a result of agreeing to lower trade duties in accordance to the World Trade Organization. The benefits from the 201 actions are evident with the U.S. economy continuing to grow between $2 and $4 billion each year, since its inception ("The New Steel Industry", 2005). Future Capacities: Although the U.S. Steel Industry has made a significant recovery from is dismal past the fact remains that they could still be at risk for steel imports and competition."

Tags:steel, competition, economics

Abstract
This paper briefly describes the steel industry and the economic factors affecting it. This paper also describes the fluctuation in the market and other components like capacity, pricing and demand that the industry is forced to deal with.

From the Paper
"Since the year 2000 the steel industry in the United States has been in a recovery mode due to several factors present or lacking in the manufacturing facilities in the U.S. Several of these factors dealt with overpopulation in the workforce, older inefficient equipment, costly expensive workforce as well as Union representation. All these factors placed together acted as a deadly combination for many companies and to make matters worse, towards the end of 2000 the U.S. began to be the recipient of massive quantities of cheap under-priced steel. Due to the level of imports being pushed into the U.S. market after only a few months the U.S. steel industry was on the verge of total collapse. "

Tags:steel, us, flatrolled

Abstract
This paper presents a detailed case study and report on the technical issues that need to be considered in facade retention with internal demolition of the Edward England Potato Warehouse in Cardiff, Wales. The writer describes the site and the problems it presents to those interested in preserving or developing it. The writer also outlines the essential equipment and steps for installing a facade retention system, and for internal demolition and the erection of a new internal frame. In addition, the writer discusses alternative options such as refurbishment and total demolition. This paper contains a figure and a table.

Outline:
Introduction
Site Investigation
Desk Top Study
Walk over Survey
Geotechnical Survey
Performance Evaluation
Long Term Monitoring
Defects list
Pre Specification Survey
Facade Retention System, Restrictions and Demolition
Facade Retention: Information Required
Restrictions
Facade Retention Ideas
West Bute Avenue Elevation
East Water Front Elevation
South Park Elevation
North Herbert Street Elevation
Cleaning, Repair and Protection
Demolition
Implications of Basement and Underpinning
Underpinning
Implication and Consideration of Basement Installation
Method Statement
Conclusion
Appendix A: Ariel Photograph of site

From the Paper
"In order to provide detailed design solutions for method of facade retention for a building, essential information must be gathered and analysed first. The information needed includes: condition of the facade, bearing capacity of the soil, wind load factors, deflection limits, wall thickness of facade and impact load (for minimization). Scientific calculations will be made to determine placement, size and type of retention system and system foundation to provide ample support for facade during demolition, and avoiding facade damage and collapse. As so much technical information is required to design a solution, the following section simply discusses possible solutions and ideas to complement site conditions."

Tags:scaffold, bracing beam, debris steel soiling signage excavation subsoil vault