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September 2, 2010 - Parking lot will improve road transport safety
Today the new U. S. Steel Kosice truck terminal opening ceremony was held beside Gate #4. The creation of this new truck parking lot and terminal located away from the main road between Saca and Haniska will improve road...
June 21, 2010 - Financial help for villages affected by flooding
Many people have been affected by the extensive flooding which struck Eastern Slovakia in late May this year. Representatives of leading companies in the region...
May 18, 2010 - Over 400 volunteers help in Kosice
Friday and Saturday of last week, May 14th and 15th 2010, saw the holding of the corporate volunteer event named U. S. STEEL FOR KOSICE, during which the employees of the largest company in Eastern Slovakia helped eight Kosice...
February 4, 2010 - U. S. Steel names Robert J. Beltz Vice President-Commercial, Europe
United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) announced today that Robert J. Beltz has been named vice president-commercial, Europe. Beltz succeeds Peter J. Alvarado, who has concluded his assignment in Europe and is returning ...
December 4, 2009 - Steelers' philanthropy culminates at Christmas time
Tomorrow the official Kosice Christmas Opening will be taking place on the Main Street in Kosice next to the Immaculata statue. U. S. Steel Kosice has prepared this St. Nicolas event with a rich program for younger and older inhabitants...
June 23, 2009 - Volkswagen awards its best global suppliers
United States Steel Corporation was the only steel company among18 global suppliers receiving an award under Volkswagen's "Group Award 2009". The ceremony was held this weekend at the Phaeno Science Center...
May 18, 2009 - Over 400 volunteers help in Kosice
Last weekend, May 15th and 16th 2009, saw the holding of the latest corporate volunteer event named U. S. Steel FOR KOSICE, during which the employees of the largest company in Eastern Slovakia helped eight Kosice organizations...
March 20, 2009 - Announcement of the results of the 6th year of the grant program for elementary schools in the Kosice Region WHERE AND HOW WE WILL LIVE 2009
Today we found out the winners of the environmental competition Where and How We Will Live, which was announced by U. S. Steel Kosice, s.r.o. in cooperation with the Sosna civic organization, with the aim of supporting...
February 23, 2009 - U. S. Steel announces management changes at U. S. Steel Kosice
United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) today announced two management changes at its U. S. Steel Kosice subsidiary in the Slovak Republic. Patrick J. Mullarkey has been named vice president-operations.
December 12, 2008 - Steelmakers care about others
The Christmas charity concert of U. S. Steel Kosice took place today at the State Theatre in Kosice. This concert was devoted to the children in foster homes in Secovce, Slovenske Nove Mesto and Dobsina...
August 20, 2008 - Time for Metal Inspirations again
Twenty three artists, students and teachers from six colleges today begin the international workshop Metal Inspirations 2008 with a tour of U. S. Steel Kosice operations.
June 24, 2008 - Companies are interested in qualified Roma
More Roma working through personnel leasing for U. S. Steel Kosice have increased their qualifications in courses for Flame-cutters and Conveyor belt operators. Additional special knowledge and skills have enabled.
May 27, 2008 - New playgrounds opened
A new playground was opened today at the village of Haniska pri Kosiciach, which the local children had wanted for a long time. "Considering the size of the village, we were able to build two areas thanks...
May 12, 2008 - U. S. Steel Europe announces Korad radiators price increase
Effective May 15th, 2008, U. S. Steel Europe increases the price of its "KORAD" Radiators by 10%. This price adjustment is necessary to partially offset the impact of the recent significant raw material increases.
April 30, 2008 - U. S. Steel Europe announces flat rolled products price increase
U. S. Steel Europe will increase prices of Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled and Coated products effective with orders placed for delivery in June 2008 by EUR 80/ton.
April 3, 2008 - U. S. Steel Europe announces tin products price increase
Effective May 1 st, 2008, U. S. Steel Europe will increase the price of Tin Mill products by a minimum of EUR 100/metric ton. This price adjustment is necessary...
February 20, 2008 - Safety links company and school
Today, at the Secondary Vocational School for Metallurgy in Kosice-Saca (SOUH), a special Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) training room was put into use, which will serve as the center of first contact...
February 20, 2008 - U. S. Steel EUROPE announces flat rolled products price increase
U. S. Steel EUROPE will increase prices of Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled and Coated products effective with orders placed for delivery in April 2008 by EUR 100/ton.
December 13, 2007 - Qualifications increase chances for Roma
Other Roma participating in the Special Employment Project have had the chance to increase their qualifications in flame-cutting training. The training started on November 7th in cooperation with the Secondary Vocational School...
December 7, 2007 - Steelmakers fulfill children's wishes
The steelmaking company's charitable activities culminated in the Wishing Tree Christmas Concert, which took place on Friday, December 7th 2007 in the Kosice State Theater.
November 2, 2007 - Matthew B. Perkins named vice president-operations, U. S. Steel Kosice
United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) today announced that Matthew B. Perkins has been named vice president-operations at its U. S. Steel Kosice subsidiary.
August 20, 2007 - Designers work with metal
Fourteen students from six colleges are visiting U. S. Steel Kosice operations today as part of the 6th edition of the annual international workshop named Metal Inspirations 2007.
June 11, 2007 - Steelmakers volunteer to help
More than 160 steelworks employees, managers and their family members joined in voluntary activities last Friday and Saturday, declared as U. S. Steel Kosice Volunteer Days.
May 31, 2007 - Dance party at the ZOO
This coming Saturday Košice ZOO will be changing into a place full of music, dancing and fun. U. S. Steel Košice is inviting all children to a Dance Party at the ZOO on the occasion of International Children's Day.
May 18, 2007 - Students´ projects were awarded
Today, company U. S. Steel Kosice presented the winners of safety and ecological competitions announced at the beginning of academic year. More than 120 elementary and secondary schools from Eastern Slovakia...
April 23, 2007 - Children and adults learn at Lunik IX
Representatives of the company U. S. Steel Kosice and the city Kosice opened a new classroom intended for pupils of the elementary school L. Podjavorinska at the housing project Lunik IX.
April 19, 2007 - More safely at schools
Today the final evaluation of the grant program "More Safely at Schools" was done at U. S. Steel Kosice. The evaluation committee consisting of professionals from schools, occupational safety and health,...
March 30, 2007 - Chuk and Gek are welcomed to the ZOO
On Sunday at the ZOO in Kosice there is a ceremonial welcoming for two young seals. The twins Chuk and Gek are to be greeted is their new residence by visitors to the ZOO, city representatives and the company U. S. Steel Kosice.
February 22, 2007 - U. S. Steel Europe announces flat rolled products price increase
U. S. Steel Europe will increase prices of Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled and Coated products effective with orders placed for delivery April 1st 2007 and later by a minimum of EUR 30/ton.
January 9, 2007 - U.S. Steel Names Anton Lukac General Manager of Mon Valley Works
United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) today announced that Anton Lukac has been named general manager of Mon Valley Works, effective immediately.
December 11, 2006 - Christmas concert Wishing trees
Eighteen huge boxes with more than a thousand presents are to be given out tomorrow to children living in the orphanages of Remetske Hamre, Hostovice, Sarisske Michalany and Podolinec by the wife of the president of U. S. Steel Kosice...
December 1, 2006 - U. S. Steel to open a stand in town
Christmas in Kosice this year will be exceptional for U. S. Steel. For the first time the company will be sharing in the atmosphere of the coming holidays with their own booth in the center of town on Hlavna street.
November 27, 2006 - U. S. Steel Europe announces flat rolled products price increase
U. S. Steel EUROPE will increase the price of Hot Dipped Galvanized product effective with orders placed for delivery January 1, 2007 and later by a minimum of EUR 40/ton.
November 9, 2006 - Yesterday and Today
Yesterday and Today is the name of the exhibition through which artist Zlata Reistetterova shall present her work at the U. S. Steel Kosice Gallery. At the exhibition the artist will present her graphic creations, watercolors...
November 6, 2006 - The best films to be shown in Kosice
Tomorrow starts a three-day marathon of professional technical films EKTOPFILM 2006, which arrives in eastern Slovakia from the capital city. The thirty-third edition of this annual film festival has been focused...
November 2, 2006 - Press Release
U. S. Steel Kosice, s.r.o. announces that effective November 1st, 2006 it has sold its daughter company FINOW Verwaltungs- und Service GmbH in Regensburg, Germany, which is the parent and sole shareholder of...
August 24, 2006 - Artists set the world in motion
For the fifth time, metal refuse from the U. S. Steel Kosice operations will be put to good use in the hands of young designers from Slovakia, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. Fourteen students from five high schools and universities...
July 31, 2006 - U. S. Steel Talent Night 2006 finale
U. S. Steel Talent Night is approaching its finale. The festive conclusion to the sixth annual competition, which is focused on seeking out and supporting the young talent of Eastern Slovakia, will be the historic first..
July 28, 2006 - U. S. Steel Europe announces flat rolled products price increase
U. S. Steel Europe will increase prices of Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled and Coated products effective with orders placed for delivery October 1st 2006 and later by a minimum of EUR 30/ton. This announcement applies to orders...
June 6, 2006 - A collection of the work of Anna Hausova
The Gallery of U. S. Steel Kosice will please lovers of art with another interesting exposition at the end of the week. The nineteenth exhibition shall be the work of academic painter from Presov Anna Hausova...
May 29, 2006 - Your chance to play
U. S. Steel Kosice will give a great chance to young ice-hockey players in the next couple of weeks. The fact that there is a lot of them is proved by the number of Slovak boys wearing hockey jerseys of different foreign clubs in the NHL.
May 24, 2006 - Hollywood Carnival in a ZOO
Like in Hollywood will feel those kids, who will accept an invitation to the Kosice ZOO on Sunday, May 28, 2006, where the U. S. Steel Kosice Company prepared for them plenty of attractions within the International Children's Day.
May 17, 2006 - Where and how we will live 2006
This week we will finally know winners of the ecological competitions organized by U. S. Steel Kosice with intention to promote a positive attitude of young people to environment.
May 3, 2006 - Firemen celebrate their 45th anniversary
83 eliminated fires, 2738 rescue operations to save life and property, and a property amounting to more than 44 million crowns saved - this is the score of U. S. Steel Košice Company fire squad for the latest five years.
April 12, 2006 - Young students of Lunik IX work safely in workshop
Today the President of U. S. Steel Kosice, s.r.o. David H. Lohr and new elected Kosice mayor Frantisek Knapik officially opened a workshop for manual training classes at the Podjavorinska...
April 5, 2006 - AnnMarie Adonyi exhibits in the Gallery
Works of students and a safety topics in the U. S. Steel Kosice Gallery will be replaced this week by paintings. "Cassovian Impressions" is a set of artistic paintings of a painter AnnMarie Adonyi, who was inspired by Kosice...
March 24, 2006 - U. S. Steel EUROPE announces flat rolled products price increase
U. S. Steel EUROPE will increase prices of Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled and Coated products effective with orders placed for delivery May 29th and later by a minimum of EUR 30/ton.
February 22, 2006 - How to get to the Steel Arena
Two days have remained to the ceremonial opening of the Steel Arena. The new ice hockey stadium will open its gates on Friday, February 24, 2006. Almost 7,000 visitors will attend to the opening ceremony, which means a demanding task...
February 21, 2006 - Trade Unions and USSK sign Collective Labor Agreement Amendment
The management of U. S. Steel Kosice, s.r.o. and representatives of METALURG U. S. Steel Kosice Trades Union Council, KOVO U. S. Steel Kosice Trades Union Organization and the Independent Christian Trades Unions of Slovakia...
February 15, 2006 - Students address metallurgists
The 17th upcoming exhibition in the U. S. Steel Kosice Gallery will be a demonstration of how young people perceive safety. Safety, which is a priority for the company U. S. Steel Kosice...
December 13, 2005 - The cooperation project with Veĺka Ida, Saca and Lunik IX evaluated
U. S. Steel Kosice, s.r.o. within the framework of the project for disadvantaged groups has been providing work to 130 inhabitants of Velka Ida, municipal parts Saca a Lunik IX in form of personal leasing.
December 13, 2005 - Environmental Quality Management, Inc. is creating fifty jobs in the east
The American company Environmental Quality Management, Inc. based in Cincinnati (Ohio) is coming to Slovakia. The Economic Development Center U. S. Steel Kosice, taking large credit for establishment further foreign firm in Kosice...
December 7, 2005 - Christmas concert Generous Snowflakes
The concerts on the occasion of the most beautiful holidays of the year, organized by U. S. Steel Kosice, have already become a several year tradition. The Christmas concert with the characteristic title...
November 24, 2005 - 5th Anniversary of U. S. Steel Kosice
Today it is five years since John H. Goodish, the first president of U. S. Steel Kosice, started the new history of the Kosice steelworks. At the press conference and meetings...
November 18, 2005 - U. S. Steel Europe announces flat rolled products price increase
U. S. Steel Europe announced today that it will raise prices of all flat rolled products by EUR 20/Metric ton effective with orders for delivery January 1st, 2006 and later.
November 9, 2005 - U. S. Steel Kosice leadership has appreciated a fireman 's heroic deed
U. S. Steel Kosice President David H. Lohr together with Director Plant Security and Fire Protection Richard Douglas have festively appreciated a fire brigade member of the plant Ferrohas today. The fireman Benjamin Brandis was worthy...
November 9, 2005 - European Commision´s latest CO2 National Allocation Plan reduction
Recent media reports have referenced demands by the European Commission that Slovakia further reduce its National Allocation Plan (NAP) for CO2 emissions by another 1.5 million tons.
November 7, 2005 - XXXII International specialized movie festival Ekotopfilm 2005
The International specialized movie festival EKOTOPFILM 2005 is moving to the capital of the East. After participants of 32 festival year watched motion pictures by leading world documentarists and producers in Bratislava...
October 31, 2005 - Employees are going to exhibit again in the Gallery
Five years ago the American corporation U. S. Steel had entered Kosice ironworks. It has established successfully and quickly ranked among the most important companies of the country.
October 4, 2005 - U. S. Steel Europe announces tin price increase
U. S. Steel Europe announced today that it will raise prices of Tin products by a minimum of 10% effective with orders for delivery January 1st, 2006 and later.
September 27, 2005 - Martin Racko is going to exhibit in the Gallery
The fifteenth exhibition of U. S. Steel Kosice Gallery is going to be the authorial picture exhibition of academic sculptor Martin Racko. The title of the exhibition - Further meeting - isn't accidental.
September 13, 2005 - U. S. Steel Kosice starts project for students "Professionals work safely"
Safety, the first and most important of U. S. Steel Kosice's six business drivers, has been the company's priority since starting its operation in Slovakia.
August 31, 2005 - U. S. Steel announces management changes in commercial organization
United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) today announced that J. James Kutka has been appointed senior vice president-commercial, effective September 1.
August 31, 2005 - U. S. Steel Talent Night 2005 final on Friday
Three singers, three music groups and a trio of dancing groupings are the result of June's selection rounds of 5th year of U. S. Steel Talent Night 2005 and at the same time are nine finalists fighting for the championship...
August 26, 2005 - Metal Inspirations
Metal has already inspired artistic work in many authors, and we find it in the modern world of design more and more often. University students have found inspiration in this cold material already for the fourth time within...
August 15, 2005 - U. S. Steel Europe announces price increase
U. S. Steel Europe announced today that it will raise prices of all flat rolled products by a minimum of EUR 40/ton for all new orders received August 16th and later.
August 10, 2005 - Diabetic children at the summer camp in Kosicka Bela
U. S. Steel Kosice in cooperation with the civic association Diador and Johnson & Johnson Company organize the summer recovery camps for diabetic children of Slovakia already for the second time.
July 27, 2005 - At U. S. Steel Kosice Gallery - photos again
Starting tomorrow, photos exhibition will be a part of U. S. Steel Kosice Gallery. People, Slovakia and Sport are the categories for the fourth edition of the annual photographic...
June 23, 2005 - U. S. Steel Kosice begins construction of automotive grade hot dip galvanizing line
U. S. Steel Kosice (USSK) held a ceremonial groundbreaking today for its new automotive grade hot dip galvanizing line. Prime Minister Mikulas Dzurinda attended the ceremony along...
June 13, 2005 - 5th year of U. S. Steel Talent Night started
Today, the 5th year of U. S. Steel Talent Night - competition in own creation focused upon looking up and support of talented young people started. Within the first selection round...
June 8, 2005 - Employees are exhibiting at the U. S. Steel Kosice Gallery
The twelfths exhibition of the U. S. Steel Kosice Gallery belongs to ironworkers. Following the genre-varied exhibitions of many artists, employees of the iron- and steelworks have been...
June 1, 2005 - Wandering camera by Pavol Barabas
The objective of the event organized by U. S. Steel Kosice for students of secondary schools is to stimulate an interest of young people in ecology and protection of the environment.
May 25, 2005 - Cacaomania on the Children Day
Entertainment, competitions, fire fighters, policemen, rescuers and popular faces from TV screen are waiting already this Sunday for all children from Kosice and surroundings, and U. S. Steel Kosice have prepared a wide program for them.
May 16, 2005 - Fenestra helps women at risk
The eleventh in the series of exhibitions at the U. S. Steel Kosice Gallery takes a unique and untraditional form. This time there will be no paintings or sculptures on display...
May 16, 2005 - Where and how are we going to live?
The announcement ceremony for the results of the ecology competition, including prize-giving, culture and sports events , will be taking place on Friday, May 20th, at 10.00 am at...
April 20, 2005 - A new name for Kosice winter sports-stadium
Kosice winter sports stadium has a new name - STEEL ARENA, Kosice L. Trojak's stadium. The new logo was presented to the public by U. S. Steel Kosice President Christopher Navetta on the occasion of the Kosice Ice-Hockey Day.
April 18, 2005 - Economic Development Center is looking for new investors for Eastern Slovakia
U. S. Steel Kosice Economic Development Center (EDC) is looking for new investors for Eastern Slovakia on their fourth Investment Roadshow in North America.
April 5, 2005 - Hanakova exhibits in U. S. Steel Kosice Gallery
Textile works of Margita Hanakova already represent the tenth exhibition of U. S. Steel Kosice Gallery. After picture, photograph or metal work exhibitions many-colored woven tapestries are thus getting space.
February 7, 2005 - Trade Unions and USSK sign Collective Labor Agreement amendment
U. S. Steel Kosice and the Unions representing the plant employees are pleased to announce agreement on wages for 2005 as part of the 4 year Collective Labor Agreement /CLA/.
January 27, 2005 - U. S. Steel Kosice standpoint
According to news reports published yesterday by press agencies, the Government of the Slovak Republic is considering the issue of quotas for CO2 emissions within Slovakia.
January 11, 2005 - CO2 National allocation plan - subject of meeting in Kosice
Companies which are seriously concerned about reduction of CO2 allowances in National allocation plan met today in Kosice. They expressed concerns that Slovak industrial...
December 1, 2004 - Film and digital print producer comes to the east
Economical Development Center U. S. Steel presents another investor in the region. Danish company Glunz & Jensen has had 40-year experience at photographic equipment...
October 27, 2004 - Presentation of another investor
Another investor established in Eastern Slovakia also thanks to cooperation with USSK EDC and Slovak Agency for Development of Investments and Trade (SARIO) is MAZAK Slovakia...
October 5, 2004 - Sports-entertainment center reopened
Sports-entertainment center at Alejova Street in Kosice has been reopened thanks to U. S. Steel Kosice, s.r.o. and the Kosice-South municipality.
October 4, 2004 - Another investor coming to Eastern Slovakia
As part of its overall strategy, in 2001 U. S. Steel Kosice has established Economic Development Center (EDC) to support influx of new foreign investors into region...
September 30, 2004 - Prize for OBAL - SERVIS, a.s.
OBAL- SERVIS, a.s., subsidiary of U. S. Steel Kosice, received prize in the prestigious "best package" competition Gold Pack 2004.
August 20, 2004 - Creativity with no limits
U. S. Steel Kosice´s long-term go is to support talented young people as part of its support to the region. Therefore the company has decided to support the talented designers...
August 16, 2004 - U. S. Steel Europe announces price increase
U. S. Steel Europe, announced today that it will raise prices of all flat rolled products by a minimum of EUR 40/ton for all shipments October 1, 2004 and later.
August 16, 2004 - Cooperative effort brings health care materials to four Kosice hospitals
A joint effort between U. S. Steel Kosice Plastipak Packaging, Inc and the U. S. Embassy in Bratislava is providing medical supplies to local area hospitals in Kosice.
June 21, 2004 - Potential investors again in Eastern Slovakia
A three-day investment conference called AUTOCEE SLOVAKIA 2004 organized by the U.S. Embassy in Slovakia, in cooperation with the company Worldwide Business Research...
June 9, 2004 - Environment represents priority to U. S. Steel Kosice
Environmental care represents one of fundamental business pillars at company U. S. Steel Kosice. Efforts made by company U. S. Steel Kosice in this area have been lately awarded...
June 8, 2004 - Vladimir Dovicak's presentation at the U. S. Steel Galery
U. S. Steel Kosice systematically cares about development of Eastern Slovak region, supporting tens of progressive projects and talented individuals from children up to...
May 18, 2004 - U. S. Steel Kosice s.r.o. and Opal Mines Foundation cooperate on roma youth project
Representatives of U. S. Steel Kosice, s.r.o. and Dubnicke Opal Mines Foundation have agreed to start a mutual project.
May 17, 2004 - U. S. Steel Kosice sponsors Investment Road Show
For the third time U. S. Steel Kosice is sponsoring an Investment Road Show in North America. The objective of this seminar is to bring foreign Direct Investment into Eastern Slovakia.
May 14, 2004 - U. S. Steel Europe announces price increase
U. S. Steel Europe announced today that it will raise prices on all flat rolled products by 100 to 130 EUR per metric ton for all shipments July 1, 2004 and later.
May 10, 2004 - Photography opens USSK galery
Expo of USSK employees photographs open within iron works premises. The gallery will be the place where talented company employees and Eastern Slovakia visual artists...
April 13, 2004 - CAPEX projects continue at U. S. Steel Kosice
U. S. Steel Kosice continues with additional CAPEX projects to increase productivity. On April 13th representatives of U. S. Steel Kosice and Messer signed a contract for the construction...
March 4, 2004 - U. S. Steel Kosice offers jobs to Romanies
After the experience with almost 70 Romanies from Velka Ida, a similar model will be used in the case of Romanies from Lunik IX.
February 25, 2004 - Information for media
We can confirm that U. S. Steel Kosice representatives, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ivan Miklos and Foreign Affairs Ministry representatives, met in Brussels...
February 4, 2004 - U. S. Steel Kosice announces price increase
U. S. Steel Kosice, s.r.o., announced today that it will raise prices of all flat rolled products by a minimum of EUR 40/ton for all shipments April 1, 2004 and later.
January 22, 2004 - Agreement achieved
U. S. Steel Kosice, s.r.o. management and Trade Union representatives have reached agreement in all areas of year 2004 collective bargaining.
November 11, 2003 - Investment Target - Eastern Slovakia
U. S. Steel Kosice ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC) personnel are in New York City today, talking to various businesses interested in investing in Eastern Slovakia.
October 21, 2003 - U. S. Steel Kosice announces price increase
U. S. Steel Kosice, s.r.o., announced today that it will raise prices of all flat rolled products by a minimum of EUR 20/ton for all shipments January 1, 2004 and later.
September 3, 2003 - Talent Night in Kosice continues
Through Talent Night, U. S. Steel Kosice, s.r.o. delivers upon its commitment to support talented young people of Eastern Slovakia.