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Media Center
The Ohio Steel Council is a public-private partnership designed to strengthen ties among the steel industry, the State of Ohio and its citizens.
In this section, we provide journalists with the latest information concerning the Ohio steel industry, including news releases, legislative newsletters, annual reports and data on Ohio steel production, shipping, employment and capital expenditures.
At your request, Council members may be made available for interviews. The Ohio Steel Council can speak to certain issues, including pending legislation, policy questions, workforce development, economic trends and energy costs. Additionally, the Council makes available key economic data gathered from members companies, the state and federal government.
The Council makes a policy of not speaking about individual companies or labor negotiations.
If you would like more information or would like to arrange an interview, please feel free to contact us or register to receive materials from us.
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News Releases
December 19, 2008 - GOV. STRICKLAND APPOINTS NEW MEMBER TO OHIO STEEL COUNCIL; THREE NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS JOIN COUNCIL
January 29, 2008 - OHIO STEEL INDUSTRY SHOWS STRENGTH WITH GAINS IN CAPITAL SPENDING AND EMPLOYMENT IN THIRD QUARTER, FIRST NINE MONTHS OF 2007
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Annual Reports
The Ohio Steel Council is required by law to produce an annual report informing the Ohio General Assembly and other state officials about developments concerning the Ohio steel industry.
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Legislating Newsletters
The Ohio Steel Council produces occasional newsletters for state legislators, informing them about the steel industry's position on important and timely issues.
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Data Reports
The Ohio Steel Council collects data from members quarterly, including shipments, production, capital expenditures and employment, and makes that data available to the public in aggregate.
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Economic Impact
Steel economic impact on Ohio's economy is $7.2 billion. Nearly 100,000 Ohio jobs are linked to steel, with labor income totaling $4.8 billion.
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Industry Links
Numerous associations, government agencies and non-profit organizations are dedicated to promoting a competitive steel industry.
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Media Contacts
Media contacts for Council members.
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