US imports of hot-rolled bar decreased slightly from March to April, Kallanish learns from the US Department of Commerce. Read more at US hot-rolled bar imports decrease in April.
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Nordic flat steel demand weakens as EC mulls quota cuts
Purchasing activity remained at a high level, in northern Europe, into April. However, a decline has been observed, in recent weeks. Despite production cuts, by regional steelmakers, the reduction in steel procurement is…
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Salzgitter Flachstahl places order with SMS group for upgrade of No. 1 and 2 coilers in Salzgitter hot strip mill
Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH has awarded SMS group the order to upgrade the Salzgitter hot strip mill. This revamp concerns the coiler section of the hot strip mill (HSM), which has…
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French plate prices fall in quiet market
As France came out of lockdown on 11 May, French plate prices remain stable compared to last week. However, these have lost €20/tonne ($21.6/t) this month compared to April. Read…
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Forecasting customer demand a challenge for steel coil suppliers
Forecasting steel coil demand remains a challenge with customer sentiment shifting from day-to-day, a Benelux-based steel service center source told S&P Global Platts. Read more at FORECASTING CUSTOMER DEMAND A CHALLENGE…
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EU launches AD investigation on Turkish HRC
The European Steel Association (EUROFER) has requested the European Commission (EC) to take some safeguard policies to protect the European domestic steel products. Read more at EU launches AD investigation on…
Read MoreUS keeps AD duties on hot-rolled carbon steel flat products from China
The US Department of Commerce (USDOC) kept the anti-dumping duty rates on certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products (hot-rolled steel) from China since the USDOC determined that all companies subject…
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Second copper cold rolling mill SMS group started operation at Jintian Ningbo Copper
SMS group has commissioned another new copper cold rolling mill at the Chinese copper manufacturer Jintian Ningbo Copper Co., Ltd. in the Chinese province of Jiangsu. The plant is designed…
Read MoreAD probe started on Turkish HRC: Arcelor
Luxembourg-based ArcelorMittal said the European Commission launched an anti-dumping investigation on Turkish hot-rolled coils (HRC) in April. Read more at AD PROBE STARTED ON TURKISH HRC: ARCELOR.
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NLMK La Louvière receives first major equipment for EUR 150 m hot strip mill upgrade
NLMK La Louvière, one of the leading producers of flat steel coils in Belgium and part of NLMK Group, has received the first major equipment for its 150 million euro…
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