SMS group and Lamina y Placa Comercial S.A de C.V, part of the Villacero Group, successfully completed the hot commissioning of the revamped galvanizing line in Apodaca, Mexico. For the…

European steelmakers continue to raise their prices for new transactions on almost a daily basis. Buyers complain of offers being made by suppliers and withdrawn soon afterwards. Mills are maintaining…

U.S. steel producer Big River Steel has successfully commissioned the second construction stage of its steel plant in Osceola, Arkansas, supplied by SMS group. Also for the mill expansion, which…

Since late 2019, the European Commission has been considering the introduction of a CO2 border tax, covering all industrial sectors. At first glance, this has the appearance of another protectionist…

EAF Quantum is designed to produce two million metric tons of liquid steel per year and may be operated with a mixture of scrap of varying composition and HBI Low…

As we head into the final few weeks of 2020 the European stainless steel market is turning its attention to what the new year will bring. The second round of…

The short-term outlook for the US stainless steel sector is cautiously optimistic. Many market participants reported a flurry of activity ahead of the Thanksgiving holidays. Demand from the automotive and…

US buyers are taking a break from the current dizzying surge in steel prices, but as they tuck into their Thanksgiving meals, many will be wondering what awaits them on…

The economic recovery in Poland continues to stutter. The IHS Markit Poland Manufacturing PMI remained unchanged for October, indicating that growth is lacking momentum. There is no doubt that consumer…

Stark contrasts are currently being witnessed between the markets for steel plate and coil. While the former is grappling with weak consumption and overcapacity, the latter is flourishing amid brisk…