United States Steel Corp. appointed Douglas Matthews vice president-tubular operations and president of its U.S. Steel Tubular Products subsidiary effective immediately.

Eastern Industrial Supplies announced new promotions.

Flowserve Corp. named Lars Rosene chief sustainability officer and vice president public affairs.

Allied Piping Products PA (Oaks, PA) president Michael J. Jones was elected national president of the Antique Automobile Club of America for 2009.

The Hydraulic Institute recently named new appointments.

The Hydraulic Institute presented awards to the following at its 92nd annual meeting held in Marco Island, FL.

Ferguson (Newport News, VA) received the President’s Award from McElroy.

supplyForce (King of Prussia, PA) presented awards to members of its Pipe, Valves & Fittings Division at its annual meeting held in Phoenix in February.

Researchers at the British global metals tracking firm MEPS expressed surprise at the speed of collapse in steel demand throughout the world.

China reportedly has appealed to a World Trade Organization dispute panel protesting against U.S. curbs on imports of certain steel pipe and other products.