AK Steel Holdings Corporation was an American steelmaking company headquartered in West Chester Township, Ohio . The company, whose name was derived from the initials of Armco, its predecessor company, and Kawasaki Steel Corporation , was acquired by Cleveland-Cliffs in 2020.
70-640: AK Steel operated eight steel plants and two tube manufacturing plants in Ashland, Kentucky ; Butler, Pennsylvania ; Coshocton, Ohio ; Dearborn, Michigan ; Mansfield, Ohio ; Middletown, Ohio ; Rockport, Indiana ;, and Zanesville, Ohio . The company had manufacturing operations in the United States , Canada , and Mexico , and facilities in Western Europe. AK Steel produced flat-rolled carbon, stainless and electrical steel products, primarily for
140-457: A "minimum base force guarantee". The agreement also authorized AK Steel to suspend the minimum number. On January 13, 2004, AK Steel informed the AEIF that it was suspending the minimum. The union then filed a grievance contesting the suspension. An arbitrator upheld the decision by AK Steel on July 1, 2004, subject to certain limitations, through at least May 10, 2005. The union sought and was granted
210-488: A 1.42-mile walking trail around a lake. The Miami University Voice of America Learning Center was opened in 2009. The township is home to several parks in addition to Voice of America MetroPark, including Keehner Park . The township is also home to the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati, which is one of the largest mosques in the area. In 2006 ground was broken for The Square at Union Centre which serves as
280-621: A 47-acre (190,000 m ) Central Park. In July 1976, a new10-acre (40,000 m ) park at the former Clyffeside Park was envisioned. Named after Commissioner Johnny Oliverio, it features several baseball diamonds, and is located along Winchester Avenue near 39th Street. In 2004, the AK Steel Sports Park was constructed along Blackburn Avenue in South Ashland. The sports-oriented park features several baseball diamonds, soccer fields and an incomplete skate park. Ashland
350-452: A 5,600 ft (1,700 m). runway with a 3,000 ft (910 m). clearance. Tri-State Airport , located in nearby Huntington, West Virginia , provides commercial aviation services for the city. Amtrak serves Ashland with the three-days-a-week Cardinal , connecting New York City , Washington , Charlottesville, VA , Cincinnati , Indianapolis , and Chicago . Westbound trains are scheduled to stop Sunday, Wednesday, Friday in
420-566: A homestead along the Ohio River and named it Poage's Landing. Also called Poage Settlement, the community that developed around it remained an extended-family affair until the mid-19th century. In 1854, the city name was changed to Ashland, after Henry Clay 's Lexington estate and to reflect the city's growing industrial base. The city's early industrial growth was a result of the Ohio Valley's pig iron industry and, particularly,
490-480: A loan to buy the company from Armco. In 1978, Armco Steel was renamed Armco, Inc. It moved its headquarters to New Jersey in 1985. In 1982, a recession threatened the U.S. steel industry. Several of the nation's steel companies reported losses for the first half of the year, while other companies, like Armco, were barely breaking even. In 1989, it entered into a limited partnership with Kawasaki Steel Corporation , which contributed several of its production facilities to
560-631: A new hearing, and on July 1, 2005, the arbitrator issued a comprise total workforce. As part of the agreement the arbitrator allowed AK Steel to set aside financial payments to a fund, in lieu of hiring to the minimum, the amount of which was set by the arbitrator on October 7, 2005. On September 29, 2005, the AEIF filed a lawsuit against AK Steel in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio ( AEIF v. AK Steel Corp. ; Case No. 1:05-CV-639), in which
630-644: A production facility. George Matthew Verity (1865–1942) was a founder and its first president. In 1914, the company began publishing the monthly ARMCO bulletin "to facilitate an interchange of thought and suggestion, and to create a better understanding of the activities and problems of the Operating Department employees." In 1922, it opened a second production facility, Ashland Works in Ashland, Kentucky . In 1971, Armco Steel purchased Kansas City -based engineering firm Burns & McDonnell ; however, in 1985, employees of Burns & McDonnell secured
700-476: A secure domestic violence shelter and advocacy center. West Chester Township, Butler County, Ohio West Chester Township is one of the thirteen townships of Butler County , Ohio , United States, located in the southeastern corner of the county. It is the most populous township in Ohio, with a population of 65,242 at the 2020 census . Situated between Sharonville and Liberty Township , West Chester
770-456: A three-member board of trustees, Mark Welch, Lee Wong, and Ann Becker, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1. Two are elected in the year after the presidential election and one is elected in the year before it. There is also an elected township fiscal officer, who serves a four-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after
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#1732801904821840-714: A total of $ 1.2 million. In 2006, AK Steel reached a settlement to compensate for polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination in Middletown, Ohio . The settlement included cleanup work estimated to cost $ 12–13 million. AK Steel was listed #1 on the Mother Jones Top 20 polluters of 2010; dumping over 12,000 tons of toxic chemicals into Ohio waterways. Based on 2014 data, the Political Economy Research Institute ranked AK Steel 53rd among corporations emitting airborne pollutants in
910-490: Is "hyper-local," meaning it is exclusively dedicated to covering the community. Highlights include, but are not limited to, local events, sports results, outdoor recreation and personal interest articles and columns penned by freelance Ashland-area journalists and quasi-celebrities. Ashland residents receive their network television primarily from stations in Huntington and Charleston, West Virginia . In addition, WKYT ,
980-546: Is about 18 miles (29 km) north of Cincinnati and is included in the Cincinnati metropolitan area . Exits 19, 21 and 22 off Interstate 75 serve West Chester. The thirteenth and last in order of creation, it was erected from Liberty Township by the Butler County Commissioners on June 2, 1823, upon petitions from residents of the township. No boundaries were given in the resolution passed by
1050-531: Is affiliated with Holy Family Catholic Church and currently offers K–12 education. Rose Hill is affiliated with the Rose Hill Baptist Church and also offers K–12. Post-secondary educational opportunities include Ashland Community and Technical College , which has multiple campuses within the city. Morehead State University also has a satellite campus located in Ashland. The main branch of
1120-470: Is elected for a four-year term and is not term-limited. The mayor presides over City Commission meetings, is a voting member of the City Commission and represents the city at major functions. The current mayor is Matt Perkins. Ashland's current City Commission members are Mayor Matt Perkins and Commissioners Josh Blanton, Amanda Clark, Marty Gute and Cheryl Wooten Spriggs. In 1925, a new city hall
1190-467: Is entirely in Ohio’s 8th congressional district . Three times voters have rejected the incorporation of the township as a city. On February 2, 1988, the vote was 4,097 to 3,956 against incorporation; 5,816 to 4,972 against on August 8, 1989, and 5,054 to 4,679 against on August 3, 1993. Formed in 1967, the township police department employs approximately 100 individuals. Led by Police Chief Joel Herzog, it
1260-533: Is governed by a City Manager form of government. The government switched from a council-manager to a city commissioner-manager form of government in 1950. The City Manager is the chief administrative officer for the city who reports to a Board of Commissioners. Department heads ranging from the Police to Public Works report to the City Manager. The City Manager is currently Michael Graese. The Mayor of Ashland
1330-413: Is located on Winchester Avenue. The converted theater serves as an important venue for the arts in eastern Kentucky and the neighboring sections of Ohio and West Virginia . It is well noted for its Festival of Trees event during the winter season. The Paramount is also devoted to teaching children the importance of the arts. Summer classes are offered for school-age children. Also along Winchester Avenue
1400-401: Is often called "The Independent" or the "Ashland Daily Independent" by locals, as these were its former names. One of the paper's claims to fame is the first printings of a supposed image of Jesus in the clouds of Korea in 1951. Ashland's other newspaper is The Greater Ashland Beacon . It is a free weekly circular published in full color every Tuesday. "The Beacon", as it is known by locals,
1470-770: Is organized into three distinct bureaus: the Patrol Bureau, the Support Bureau, and the Administration Bureau. The township was home to the Voice of America 's Bethany Relay Station , a facility covering 625 acres (2.5 km ) in the northeast corner of the township that broadcast American propaganda overseas from 1943 to 1994. The property owned by the Voice of America Station has now been converted into Voice of America MetroPark. This park consists of
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#17328019048211540-606: Is the Highlands Museum and Discovery Center . Among its numerous exhibits, one about Country Music Heritage pays tribute to the music artists from along U.S. Route 23 in Kentucky. Two locals, The Judds from Ashland, and Billy Ray Cyrus from nearby Flatwoods , are included. The Pendleton Art Center, formed in 2005, is located within the downtown. The works produced include paintings, stained glass, carved gourds, and wood carvings by local artists. They are displayed at
1610-605: The Ashland Transportation Center , along with the Ashland Bus System that provides five local bus routes. Mor'Trans, Licking Valley Community Action, Sandy Valley Transportation Services and Northeast Kentucky Community Action Agency provide connections to Ashland from surrounding counties. Ashland is served by US 23 and US 60 , several state routes, and is in close proximity to US 52 and Interstate 64 . The state routes include: In
1680-675: The CBS affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky , is shown on cable TV in Ashland when its programming is different from Charleston's CBS affiliate WOWK . There are also two television stations licensed to Ashland itself. Those are: Located just northwest of the city in Worthington is the Ashland Regional Airport . This airport is used for general aviation. The then-named Ashland-Boyd County Airport opened in 1953 and featured
1750-564: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ih 1996 as well. In 1999, the company acquired Armco Inc., its former parent company, for $ 1.3 billion. There was a lock-out at the Mansfield, Ohio plant after a disagreement on a three-year labor contract with 620 USWA employees. In 2003, the bitter labor dispute in Mansfield ended, the union workers returning to work alongside those who'd replaced them. In 2006, there
1820-660: The Paramount Arts Center and the Ashland Bank Building, which serves as a reminder of what Ashland leaders hoped the city would become. Ashland is in the humid subtropical climate zone, and distinctly experiences all four seasons, with vivid fall foliage and occasional snow in winter. The average high is 88 °F in July, the warmest month, with the average lows of 19 °F occurring in January,
1890-627: The ecoregion of the Western Allegheny Plateau . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 10.8 square miles (27.9 km ), of which 10.7 square miles (27.8 km ) is land and 0.039 square miles (0.1 km ), or 0.30%, is water. Ashland's central business district extends from 12th Street to 18th Street, and from Carter Avenue to Greenup Avenue. It includes many historically preserved and notable buildings, such as
1960-690: The 1854 charter of the Kentucky Iron, Coal, and Manufacturing Company by the Kentucky General Assembly . The city was formally incorporated by the General Assembly two years later in 1856. Major industrial employers in the first half of the 20th century included Armco , Ashland Oil and Refining Company , the C&;O Railroad , Allied Chemical & Dye Company 's Semet Solvay, and Mansbach Steel . Ashland lies within
2030-540: The 1970s in favor of a downsized depot in nearby Catlettsburg . The rail lines to the building have since been removed. Today the building itself serves as the downtown branch of PNC Bank . Passenger rail service was moved from Catlettsburg to the Ashland Transportation Center in March 1998. Greyhound Lines is the main provider of intercity bus transportation out of Ashland. It operates out of
2100-490: The AEIF affiliated with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers . In late October, AK offered a so-called final contract, which was rejected by the union by a vote of 2 to 1. One year after the lockout started, on February 28, 2007, AK Steel reached an agreement with the labor union. The union members ratified the proposed contract on March 14, 2007. As part of the agreement,
2170-565: The AEIF and AK Steel reached a joint settlement of their 5 counter lawsuits, with AK Steel paying $ 7,702,301. A third of the amount was for profit sharing, a third for an assistance fund for employee benefits of employees not recalled to work, and a third an escrow account to settle employee disputes and claims as a result of the lockout. The Employment Security Plan and the Trade and Craft Quota and Service/Support Group Quota (the "minimum base force guarantees") were completely terminated. This lockout
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2240-493: The AEIF sought to vacate that portion of the July 1, 2005 Award. AK Steel answered the complaint and filed counterclaims ( AK Steel Corp. v. AEIF , Case No. 1:05-CV-531) on November 2, 2005. On March 1, 2006, AK Steel began a lockout of about 2,700 workers at the Middletown Works plant in Middletown, Ohio . By the next day, the mill was operated by 1,800 salaried and temporary replacement workers. On July 27, 2006,
2310-867: The Ashland Soccer Complex at the high school. The school's marching band competes in the AAA class of the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA). The marching band is commonly called "The Pride of Blazer" for its excellent performance in many KMEA marching band competitions. Westwood , an unincorporated community just outside the Ashland city limits, is served by the Fairview Independent School District. The district operates Fairview High School, grades 6–12, and Fairview Elementary School, grades K-5. The Boyd County Public Schools serves
2380-571: The Ashland Tuberculosis Hospital, was located on a hill above U.S. Route 60 in the Western Hills section of the city and opened in 1950. It featured 100 beds and served 18 eastern Kentucky counties. It has long since been closed due to the discovery of antibiotics that successfully treat tuberculosis, eliminating its necessity. The facility has since been used as a state office building and is now owned by Safe Harbor,
2450-512: The Boyd County Public Library is located in Ashland. Ashland is home to two newspapers: The Independent and The Greater Ashland Beacon . The Daily Independent is a five-day morning daily newspaper which covers the city and the surrounding metropolitan area. In addition, it offers national, state and regional news/sports coverage via reprints of Associated Press and CNHI wire reports and columns. The newspaper
2520-1001: The Carl D. Perkins United States Courthouse & Federal Building in downtown Ashland. All public schools within city limits are operated by the Ashland Independent School District . Public schools outside of city limits are operated by the Boyd County School District and the Fairview Independent School District. Some portions of the city limits are in the Boyd and Fairview school districts. Ashland has five public elementary schools, Hager Elementary, Oakview Elementary, Crabbe Elementary School, Poage Elementary and Charles Russell Elementary. Hatcher Elementary closed its doors in Spring 2010. Its students and much of its resources were consolidated with
2590-587: The EPA's Annual Toxics Release Inventory, of the 23 million pounds of chemicals discharged into the river in 2013, more than 70 percent came from AK Steel. According to their own report, AK Steel had an air and water compliance rate of over 99.99% in 2018. Armco and the Armco Employees Independent Federation (AEIF), a labor union , had a collective bargaining agreement in place in 2004 that required AK Steel to employ 3,114 workers,
2660-415: The March 9 primary election. Many census and government records, including the 2000 census, refer to Union Township. Today, it is the only West Chester Township statewide. West Chester became the most populous township in Ohio at the 2010 census . Located in the southeastern corner of the county, it borders the following townships and cities: The southeastern corner of the township has been annexed by
2730-548: The Pendleton the first Friday and Saturday of every month and at other times by appointment. The Jesse Stuart Foundation, an organization dedicated to the preservation of the literary legacy of Jesse Stuart and other Appalachian writers, was at one time located within an earshot of the Pendleton Arts Center. Jesse Stuart, a well-known 20th-century author, was from nearby Greenup, Kentucky . Ashland boasts
2800-730: The Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act to AK Steel's Butler Works in Butler, Pennsylvania concerning the nitrate/nitrite compounds being released into the Connoquenessing Creek , an occasional water source for the Borough of Zelienople, alleging that AK Steel had failed to properly dispose of hexavalent chromium . The issue was settled in 2004, with AK Steel agreeing to pay
2870-465: The United States. The ranking is based on the quantity (343,000 pounds) and toxicity of the emissions. At the same time, it scored well in terms of environmental justice , affecting smaller percentages of the poor and minorities than their respective percentages of the total population. In early 2015, the EPA listed the Ohio River as the most contaminated body of water in the U.S. According to
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2940-421: The age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.82. In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under
3010-412: The age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 45,414. Males had a median income of $ 35,362 versus $ 23,994 for females. The per capita income for
3080-424: The automotive, infrastructure and manufacturing sectors, including electrical power, and distributors and converters markets. The company also provided carbon and stainless steel tubing products, die design and tooling, and hot- and cold-stamped components. Of AK Steel's 2018 sales, 63% went to the automotive industry, 15% to infrastructure and manufacturing industry and 22% to distributors and converters. The company
3150-574: The city of Ashland: Paul G. Blazer High School , named after philanthropist and founder of Ashland Inc. , Paul G. Blazer . The high school is home to the Ashland Tomcats and Kittens athletic teams. The Ashland Tomcats football program has achieved 11 state championships. The Ashland Tomcats (boys') basketball program has accomplished 1 national championship, 4 state championships, 32 regional championships, and 55 district championships. The Ashland Tomcats and Kittens (girls') soccer teams play at
3220-413: The city of Sharonville and a small portion in the west has been annexed by Fairfield. The unincorporated communities of Maud , Port Union , Pisgah , and Tylersville are located in central, western, southwestern, and western West Chester Township respectively. According to West Chester's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the township are: The township is governed by
3290-526: The city was $ 26,101. About 23% of the population were below the poverty line , including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over. American Rolling Mill Co. (ARMCO) opened its steel mill, Ashland Works, in 1922. The facility grew to cover 700 acres (280 ha) along the Ohio River. It set world records in production, and eventually employed about 7,000 people. Local scrap drives were held during World War II to support production at
3360-405: The commissioners, but it originally contained 35 square miles (91 km ), just short of a full survey township . The new township was given the name "Union." Because Union Township was familiarly known as West Chester, plus the abundance of other townships in Ohio called Union , the name was changed to West Chester Township effective June 28, 2000, after being ratified by the township's voters at
3430-572: The company acquired Precision Partners Holding Company for $ 360 million. On March 13, 2020, the company was acquired by Cleveland-Cliffs for $ 1.1 billion. In 2008, the company was added to the S&;P 500 . In 2011, it was removed from the S&;P 500 and added to the S&P 600 . The 2016 bestselling book, Hillbilly Elegy , written by J.D. Vance , who later became Senator of Ohio , focuses on life in Middletown, Ohio and makes many references to
3500-743: The company sold the Kansas City Bolt and Nut Company plant to Bain Capital to avoid its shutdown. In March 1994, the company became a public company via an initial public offering , using the proceeds to pay down its unmanageable debt load. In 1995, the company moved its headquarters back to Middletown. In 1996, Graham made the decision to spend $ 1.1 billion to construct a new steel production facility in Rockport, Indiana. Rifts with its unions and its safety record, including 10 fatalities at its plants in 4 years, resulted in fines and scrutiny from
3570-520: The company. While the company achieved over $ 1 billion in annual sales in the early 1990s, it was not profitable. The company then hired the 65 year old Tom Graham and Richard M. Wardrop, Jr. to improve its finances. These executives divested unprofitable operations and replaced most of the company's executives and managers. In 1993, the company moved its headquarters to Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania and renamed itself AK Steel Holdings reflecting its Armco roots and sizable investment by Kawasaki. The same year,
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#17328019048213640-402: The coolest month. The highest recorded temperature was 105 °F in July 1954. The lowest recorded temperature was −25 °F in January 1994 . Average annual precipitation is 42.8 inches (1,090 mm), with the wettest month being July, averaging 4.7 inches (120 mm). As of 2021, there were 21,476 people, 8,859 households, and 6,192 families residing in the city. The population density
3710-553: The election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election. Vacancies in the fiscal officership or on the board of trustees are filled by the remaining trustees. Historically, West Chester Township has leaned toward the Republican Party but in recent years that advantage has narrowed. Barack Obama only won 35.2% of the vote against John McCain 's 63.5% in 2008, but in 2020 Joe Biden claimed 44% against Donald Trump 's 54.5%. West Chester Township
3780-492: The late 19th century, what is now the Ashland Police Department was organized when the town was still known as Poage's Landing. The first executive officer was a town marshal , who was soon replaced by a professional police department. The city of Ashland currently has 49 sworn officers, three civilian employees who function as administrative support and six parapolice who handle tasks that do not require
3850-578: The late evening. Eastbound the stops are early morning Wednesday, Friday, Sunday. The Amtrak station is located at the Ashland Transportation Center , formerly the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway freight depot, located on 15th Street near the Ohio River . It does not have an Amtrak ticket counter or QuikTrak ticket machine, but E-tickets can be obtained from either Amtrak's website or mobile app . The former C&O passenger depot, at 11th Street and Carter Avenue, had been completed in 1925 but abandoned in
3920-599: The other elementary schools in Fall 2010. The former Hatcher Elementary building now serves as the Ashland Independent Schools Central Office. There is one public middle school, Ashland Middle School, formerly known as George M. Verity Middle School and Putnam Junior High School. The campus is home to Putnam Stadium which serves as the home field for Ashland Tomcats high school and middle school football. One public high school serves
3990-502: The plant. ARMCO Steel partnered with Kawasaki Steel Corporation in 1994. AK Steel eventually purchased Armco Steel Inc. At one time, Armco employed over 4,000 people at its West Works, Foundry, and Coke Plant. AK Steel employed under 1,000 after the closing of the Foundry and Coke Plant and the downsizing of its West Works. AK shut down completely in 2019. The Paramount Arts Center , an Art Deco style movie theater built in 1930,
4060-567: The rural part of Ashland and the remainder of Boyd County. It has four elementary schools, those being Ponderosa Elementary, Cannonsburg Elementary, Catlettsburg Elementary and Summit Elementary. Boyd County Middle School serves grades 6–8, while Boyd County High School serves grades 9–12. The two private schools serving the Ashland area are the Holy Family School and the Rose Hill Christian School. Holy Family
4130-601: The services of a sworn officer. UK King's Daughters , formerly known as King's Daughters Medical Center, is the fourth largest hospital in Kentucky The 465-bed facility, which was purchased by the University of Kentucky in December 2022, is the city's largest employer at over 4,000 employees. It offers numerous inpatient and outpatient services for the region. In addition to UK King's Daughters, another hospital,
4200-663: The town square for West Chester hosting events surrounded by class A office space and restaurants. The West Chester library is part of the square and a bell-tower constructed by the famous and historic Verdin Bell Company of Cincinnati serves as the centerpiece to the square. Some of the township is in the West Chester post office (45069) and the southeastern corner is served by the Sharonville office (45241). Fairfield (45014) and Hamilton (45011 or 45015) also serve
4270-636: The town's dependence on AK Steel's Middletown Works facility. Working , by Studs Terkel, includes an interview with millworker Grace Clements, who worked at ARMCO making luggage components. Her story was the basis for the James Taylor song "Millwork" in the Broadway musical of the same name. On June 27, 2000, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an Emergency Order pursuant to
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#17328019048214340-476: The township. Most of the township is in the Lakota Local School District , but portions are also in the Princeton City School District and a tiny part on the eastern border is in the Mason City School District . The Township's two high school main campuses, Lakota East and Lakota West, are identical buildings that were built in 1997. The Lakota West High School Main Campus has about 2,000 students and 145 staff members. The principal at Lakota West High School
4410-427: The use of these carriers. 39°19′38″N 84°26′18″W / 39.32722°N 84.43833°W / 39.32722; -84.43833 Ashland, Kentucky Ashland is a home rule-class city in Boyd County, Kentucky , United States. The most populous city in Boyd County, Ashland is located upon a southern bank of the Ohio River at the state border with Ohio and near West Virginia . The population
4480-459: Was 1,984.4 inhabitants per square mile (766.2/km ). There were 10,763 housing units at an average density of 971.7 per square mile (375.2/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 91.3% White , 1.6% African American , 0.6% Asian , 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 3.7% from two or more races. The most common ancestries were American 25.2%, English 12.2%, Irish 8.2%, and German 1.2%. There were 9,675 households, out of which 26.8% had children under
4550-413: Was 21,625 at the 2020 census . Ashland is a principal city of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area , referred to locally as the "Tri-State area", home to 376,155 residents as of 2020. Ashland serves as an important economic and medical center for northeastern Kentucky . Ashland dates back to the migration of the Poage family from the Shenandoah Valley via the Cumberland Gap in 1786. They erected
4620-417: Was another lockout of 2,700 workers in Middletown, Ohio about another contract renewal. In 2007, the company moved its headquarters to West Chester Township, Butler County, Ohio . In 2014, the company acquired steel-making assets, including a coke-making facility and interests in 3 joint ventures that process flat-rolled steel products in Dearborn, Michigan , from Severstal for $ 700 million. In August 2017,
4690-489: Was being replaced by Ryder as of January 18, 2017. At the time, AK Steel constituted 32% of the PLS' revenue base, according to court filings. PLS battled both Ryder and AK Steel in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio , arguing that Ryder should not be able to use the list of trucking companies that PLS had used while servicing AK. However, U.S. District Court Judge Michael R. Barrett rejected PLS's contention and cleared Ryder and AK to proceed with
4760-472: Was criticized for its record regarding pollution and worker safety . In 2019, AK Steel was named GM Supplier of the Year for Non Fabricated Steel by General Motors for the second consecutive year. AK Steel was also presented with a Smart Pillar Award from Ford, as a top-performing global supplier at the 21st annual Ford World Excellence Awards. The company was founded in 1899 as The American Rolling Mill Company (ARMCO) in Middletown, Ohio , where it operated
4830-475: Was erected at the corner of 17th Street and Greenup Avenue. The Federal Bureau of Prisons operates the Federal Correctional Institution, Ashland in Summit , unincorporated Boyd County , 5 miles (8.0 km) southwest of central Ashland. The United States Postal Service operates the Ashland Post Office and the Unity Contract Station. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky maintains courtroom and office facilities in
4900-456: Was the longest labor stalemate in the 105-year history of the Middletown Works. The previous longest stalemate had been a six-day company lockout in 1986. Prior to that lockout, Armco's Middletown works never lost one minute of production due to a labor issue. In late 2016, AK Steel notified Pittsburgh Logistics Systems, Inc. (D/b/a PLS Logistics ), a company which had been managing all of AK's truck dispatch and rail operations since 1995, that it
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