Metallurgy news

• Salzgitter expands presence in the defense sector with the acquisition of Thyrolf & Uhle German steel manufacturer Salzgitter AG has announced the strategic acquisition of Thyrolf & Uhle GmbH, a mid-sized steel processing specialist based in Dessau-Rosslau, Germany, as part of its efforts to expand its presence in the defense sector.Thyrolf & Uhle operates a facility capable of... 12.02.2026  15:00

• Export orders for new vessels in Japan decreased by 69.8 percent in January 2026 compared to December According to data released by the Japan Ship Exporters Association (JSEA), Japanese new ship export orders in January this year decreased by 69.8 percent in tonnage compared to the previous month, decreasing to eight bulk carriers and one oil tanker compared to 27 vessels registered in December,... 12.02.2026  15:00

• European Commission provides €390 million to save Acciaierie d'Italia According to a recent statement by the European Commission, it has provided Italian steelmaker Acciaierie d'Italia (formerly Ilva) with a €390 million loan to cover its operating costs until a new operator is selected.The decision follows a proposed revision to the 2014 Rescue and Restructuring G... 12.02.2026  14:00

• Voestalpine achieved a higher net profit for the 3rd quarter of fiscal year 2025-26 The Austrian steel company Voestalpine AG has announced financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025-26 fiscal year.The company's net profit for the third quarter amounted to € 259 million, an increase of 25.1% year-on-year. In the specified period, the company's revenue amounted ... 12.02.2026  14:00

• Von der Leyen: EU ETS proves that decarbonization and competitiveness can develop together European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen defended the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), saying it demonstrates how decarbonization and industrial competitiveness can develop in parallel.Speaking at the European Industry Summit in Antwerp on 11 February 2026, she said emissions from... 12.02.2026  13:00

• Ukraine reports a decrease in pig iron production by 7.6% in January 2026 In January of this year, pig iron production in Ukraine amounted to 550,000 tons, which is 21.0% less month-on-month and 7.6% less year-on-year, according to data published by the Ukrainian Steel Association Ukrmetallurgprom.In this month, the country's steel production fell by 14.4% compared to... 12.02.2026  13:00

• Danieli announces successful launch of Roofings Rolling Mills in Uganda The Italian Danieli plant has announced the successful launch of a new cold mill complex supplied to Ugandan steel manufacturer Roofings Rolling Mills Ltd. According to Danieli, the complex has achieved stable operation and ensures consistent quality of flat products.Background and Project... 12.02.2026  12:00

• The European Parliament has agreed on the terms of a trade deal between the EU and the United States. According to media reports, the European Parliament has reached a compromise on the terms of the implementation of the EU-US trade agreement, originally concluded in July 2025, unblocking legislative progress after earlier delays.According to the terms agreed by the political groups in the... 12.02.2026  12:00

• Indian company Kalyani Ispat orders high-speed bars and wire rods from SMS Group for Rajnandgaon plant Indian steelmaker Kalyani Ispat Ltd, a subsidiary of Rungta Sons Ltd, has appointed German manufacturer SMS Group to supply high-speed rod and wire rod for its Rajnandgaon plant in Chhattisgarh, India. Commissioning of the facility is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.According to Kalyani... 12.02.2026  11:00

• EUROFER supports the Antwerp industry's call for urgent action on electricity prices The European Steel Producers Association (EUROFER) has endorsed a joint industry call to action adopted in Antwerp, calling on the EU to take immediate action to reduce electricity prices as a precondition for Europe's industrial competitiveness and economic sustainability. In a statement issued in ... 12.02.2026  11:00