Tag «International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF)»

Outokumpu CEO Mika Seitovirta elected the Chairman of ISSF

  The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) elected Mika Seitovirta, Outokumpu CEO, as new chairman in the organization’s 19th Annual Conference in Hong Kong, China. His position and duties as the Outokumpu CEO continue. The term of the ISSF chairman is two years. Says Mika Seitovirta: “Long-lasting, durable and 100% recyclable, stainless steel is the …

Stainless steel production reaches 20.9 million metric tons in the First Half Year of 2014

Brussels 18 September 2014 – The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) has released figures for HY1 2014 showing that stainless steel melt shop production increased by 10.6% year–on–year to 20.9 million metric tons (mmt). Production increased in all regions except for Central and Eastern Europe. Stainless and heat-resisting melt shop steel production [000 metric tons] …

Stainless Steel Production Reaches 38.1 Million Metric Tons In 2013

Brussels March 18th, 2014 – The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) has released preliminary figures for 2013 showing that stainless steel melt shop production increased by 7.8% to 38.1 million metric tons (mmt). With the exception of Western Europe and Africa, all regions achieved positive growth.   Asia excluding China recorded a production of 8.8 …