Tag «Steel»

“US choses global trade confrontation” warns EUROFER as President Trump adopts Section 232 National Security trade measures on steel   

Brussels, 1 March 2018 – President Trump has decided to impose a US import tariff of 25% on steel imports.  The tariff covers all steel coming from all countries totalling 35 million tonnes representing a value of $30 billion (2017). President Trump has chosen the most disruptive option among those recommanded by his Secretary of …

HECTRONIC: Think economically, act ecologically – Kishan Khandelia

Being a global leader in intelligent fuelling management solutions, environment protection is a tradition at Hectronic. However it contributes not only ecologically but also to the financial gain of its customers through considerable savings of energy and long lasting quality products.  Hectronic solutions are a blend of german engineering and swiss precision. It offers engineering …

EU steel distribution during first 5 months of 2016

DURING FIRST 5 MONTHS OF 2016 SHIPMENTS BY EU STEEL DISTRIBUTORS NOTED SUSTAINED GROWTH. STOCKS WERE IN LINE WITH STEEL DISTRIBUTION’S BUSINESS LEVEL   EUROMETAL’s unique market monitoring system is tracking EU steel distribution shipments and stocks for its two main business segments:   –       Flat SSC distribution –       Multi-Product & Proximity Stockholding distribution EU …

Steel – the Permanent Material in the Circular Economy

The Steel Industry at the Forefront of Optimal Resource Efficiency Brussels, 8 March 2016 – The World Steel Association (worldsteel) announced today that it is taking part in Resource 2016, the event focused on the circular economy and resource efficiency, being held in London from 8 to 10 March. worldsteel is showcasing how the steel …

Index of Eight Core Industries

The summary of the Index of Eight Core Industries (base: 2004-05) is given below The Eight Core Industries comprise nearly 38 % of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).  The combined Index of Eight Core Industries stands at 180.7 in January, 2016, which was 2.9 % higher compared to …

worldsteel: August 2015 Crude Steel Production

August 2015 Crude Steel Production August 2015 crude steel production for the 65 countries reporting to worldsteel Brussels, 21 September 2015 – World crude steel production for the 65 countries reporting to the World Steel Association, worldsteel, was 132 million tonnes (Mt) in August 2015, a -3.0% decrease compared to August 2014.  China’s crude steel …

ArcelorMittal automotive focussed investor event

Steel to remain the material of choice for the automotive sector 3 June 2015 – ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company, is today hosting an investor event in London focussing on the company’s global automotive steel franchise and research and development (R&D) capabilities. Presentations, from members of ArcelorMittal’s automotive and R&D leadership teams, …

Steel is an integral part of the global circular economy

Brussels, 25 February 2015 – The World Steel Association (worldsteel) today announced the launch of a new publication ‘Steel in the circular economy – A life cycle perspective’. It examines the critical role of steel in delivering true sustainability to our society and calls for a global rethink of regulations in all market sectors across …