WASI adopts duplex steel in standard range
In response to market demands and changing customer needs, WASI has expanded its standard product portfolio with duplex steel (1.4462) products. The duplex grade includes corrosion and acid-resistant steels. They are characterised by a balanced dual-phase microstructure of austenite and ferrite (1:1), combining the best properties of both. Duplex steels also exhibit a high mechanical strength […]
EU steel imports fell 1.8% in 2017
The EU’s steel market is continuing to recover, according to EUROFER, the European Steel Association, with only the spectre of Section 232 from the US causing concern for the market. Production for steel-using sectors grew in terms of output, with automotive proving the exception as demand slowed. “The latest data shows that the European steel industry […]
USA hits steel imports with 25% tariff: Trump has ‘lit a match under the global trading system’
IN DEPTH: In a bid to correct “unfair trade” US President Trump has signed an order to impose heavy tariffs on steel and aluminium. While Mexico and Canada are currently excluded, the Section 232 steel tariff will hit steel imports from all other countries – including products from the EU – with a 25% tariff. This […]
EUROFER: ‘Steel demand expected to climb in 2018’
EU apparent steel consumption is forecast to increase 2.3% over whole year 2017, according to the European Steel Association’s (EUROFER) latest report, adding that steel demand is expected to continue its gradual recovery in 2018. Import pressure in Q2 2017 has signalled that foreign supply remains a critical issue for the EU steel sector, while strengthening […]
AV Dawson reveals expansion road map for Teesside automotive steel logistics hub
A North East based logistics specialist AV Dawson is investing in further expansion of its award-winning automotive steel hub as it gears up for future growth. AV Dawson owns and operates a 100 acre freight terminal in Teesside and is developing its automotive steel logistics operation as it anticipates demand starting to outgrow existing facilities. […]
Anti-dumping: European Commission agrees new methodology, to be enforced by end of year
The European Union stepped closer to new anti-dumping legislation this week, in the latest instalment of the trade defence saga. Yesterday (3 Oct 2017), European Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on the Commission’s November 2016 proposal to change the EU’s anti-dumping and anti-subsidy legislation. These changes will enable Europe’s trade defence instruments to deal with […]
Graphite electrode shortage ‘strangling’ EU steel production
Tight supply conditions for carbon graphite electrodes are threatening to stall EU steel production, according to EUROFER, the European Steel Association. The Association said the graphite rods are indispensable in Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) ‘secondary’ steelmaking and in the Ladle Furnace (LF) metallurgy stages of both the EAF and ‘primary’ Blast Furnace-Basic Oxygen Furnace (BF-BOF) […]
The future of UK’s biggest steel producer is more certain following deal
Following months of uncertainty, Tata’s UK business appears more definite following a deal this week. Tata supplies almost 50% of UK carmakers’ steel requirements as well as advanced steels for the UK construction industry which help to reduce buildings’ energy use. Earlier this year, Tata sold its Scunthorpe Rod Mill to Greybull Capital for a nominal £1 […]