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Armco Restructures Western Steel Division Into Three Groups
Armco recently restructured its Western Steel Division into three operating divisions — Southwestern Steel, Midwestern Steel, and Manufactured Products. The reorganization is a further step in Armco's strategy to establish autonomous business units.
Santa Fe Names Three To Top Management Posts
Edfred L. Shannon Jr., president of Santa Fe International Corporation, Orange, Calif., for the past 17 years, has been elected chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer. Assuming the newly created office of president and chief operating officer is Gordon M.
Union Mechling Corp. Elects Smail President —Mechling Chairman
F.A. Mechling has been elected chairman of the board of directors of Union Mechling Corporation, barge transportation subsidiary of Dravo Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pa. Richard F. Smail was elected to succeed Mr. Mechling as president and chief executive officer of Union Mechling.
International Paint Names Robert Hartley
Robert A. Hartley has been named senior vice president, Technical, North America, by the International Paint Company, Inc. (USA) and International Paints (Canada) Limited. Mr. Hartley will head up the North American Group Laboratories soon to be completed at the Union, N.
1980 LNG Conference Set For Kyoto, Japan
The Sixth International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG-6) will be held April 6 through April 11, 1980, at the International Conference Hall in Kyoto, Japan. Sponsored by the International Gas Union, London, England, the Institute of Gas Technology, Chicago, 111.
Union Mechling Corp. Appoints David Gladwell
David M. Gladwell was named manager, customer services for Union Mechling Corporation, the subsidiary barge line of Dravo Corporation. He is succeeded as assistant to the vice president, sales, by Michael R. Marlier. Mr. Gladwell j o i n e d Union Mechling Corporation in 1976.
MarAd OKs APL Section 804(a) Waiver Request
MarAd has agreed to a request filed by American President Lines (APL) for a section 804(a) waiver of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended, to permit APL to use space on vessels operated by Transportation Maritima Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. (TMM) for transpacific carriage of cargoes in U.
Central Gulf Promotes Smith And Ferguson
The president of Central Gulf Lines, New Orleans, La., has announced the promotion of two company executives. Erik J. Johnsen said that Louis O. Smith has assumed the position of assistant vice president for personnel and administrative functions, and Gary L.
Chemical Carriers Association Elects N e w Officers
At its recent annual meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the Chemical Carriers Association (CCA) elected its leadership for the new term. The CCA is the international association of operators of chemical tankers in U.S. trade, with full members
National Cargo Bureau Reports On '76 Activities
The 26th Annual Meetings of Members and Directors of the National Cargo Bureau, Inc., were held recently at the Board Room of the American Institute of Marine Underwriters, 99 John Street, New York City. John R. Walbridge, vice president of the Insurance Company of North America,