Metallurgy news

• Liberty Steel fires workers amid spread of coronavirus pandemic in UK Liberty Steel said its Rotherham smelter is expected to lay off 200 employees in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He has been shutting down production of liquid steel at his Rotherham plant for three weeks, starting immediately, due to falling demand caused by the COVID-19 crisis. The firm said... 13.04.2020  12:18

• Metal produced by Dneprospetsstal conquered Space The products of the Company are used for many spheres of industry, among which a special place belongs to the aviation and space industries. Due to its high technical qualities and properties, the metal of Dneprospetsstal has repeatedly conquered space. April 12, 1961 - this date can be... 13.04.2020  11:44

• Overhaul was carried out at DMK In the rolling shop of the Dnieper Steel Works, the overhaul of the section rolling mill and the heating furnace was completed. A large amount of work was carried out to repair the equipment of the mill line and the heating furnace. Motors and drives of stands, gearboxes of convertible stands,... 10.04.2020  13:44

• Malaysia launches anti-dumping investigation on imports of flat products Malaysia has launched an anti-dumping investigation against carbon steel flat products as well as coated unalloyed steel originating from or imported from China, South Korea and Vietnam, according to the country. Ministry of International Trade and Industry released on March 13th. The... 10.04.2020  13:40

• Moodys predicts significant slowdown in steel consumption growth in India The latest steel sector report released by Moody's Investors Service predicts a significant slowdown in steel consumption growth in India in 2020-21. The forecast for a decline in growth rates is largely in line with the expected slower GDP growth in the country. Domestic steel consumption in... 09.04.2020  12:29

• Chinese Steel Futures Rise After Country Cancels Quarantine Steel futures in China rose for the second session in a row on Wednesday after the completion of a two-month quarantine in the Chinese city of Wuhan, raising hopes for a surge in demand as economic activity resumes in the country. Wuhan, where the coronavirus first emerged, began allowing people... 09.04.2020  12:19

• Production of SAIL and Tata Steel decreased by 50% PTI said that, faced with reduced demand due to a lockdown in India, primary steelmakers such as Steel Authority of India Ltd and Tata Steel have cut their production by about 50 percent. Sources said: “The companies made the decision due to the decrease in market demand after the blockage, which a... 08.04.2020  12:02

• Primetals Technologies creates new steel plant in China To comply with environmental regulations and improve production, HBIS Shijiazhuang Iron & Steel Co Ltd has signed a contract with Primetals Technologies for a new steel wire rod plant in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, People's Republic of China. The plant, which is relocating from outside... 08.04.2020  11:25

• Profits of European metallurgy may decline in the second quarter amid weak demand In the second quarter of 2020, Europe's hot rolled steel production margins may decline further due to weak demand as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts global trade. HRC steel distribution by feedstock in Northwest Europe in the second quarter may decline to 231 € /t (USD 249) on the back of r... 08.04.2020  11:14

• Evraz closes Portland pipe plant Evraz Oregon Steel Mills is closing its coiled tubing plant at its Portland plant, resulting in nearly 230 permanent job cuts. Evraz said it will implement the cuts over a two-month period starting Monday. Evraz North America Director of Communications and Government Patrick Waldron said: “The oil a... 07.04.2020  13:57