Metallurgy news

• Metal processing leaders create unique pipe processing system Dutch supplier of automated pipe cutting lines, BeWo Cutting Systems BV, has installed a pipe making system with Hebo Maschinenfabrik GmbH, one of the world leaders in metal processing, at a plant in Germany that supplies products to the agricultural sector. The German customer will use the... 04.05.2015  12:37

• EU steel production declined slightly Steel production in the EU-28 fell slightly during March, with an annualized 0.9 percent drop, according to the latest data released by the World Steel Association. Germany recorded the highest steel output in March. The country produced 3.872 million tons during the month, down 4.4 percent from... 03.05.2015  20:02

• Scrap steel imports in India stalled due to strict regulations Scrap metal imports have stalled after revised foreign trade policy guidelines, bringing shipments of steel scrap in containers close to zero. This could significantly reduce steel production in India this year. “Secondary steel producers will face huge challenges. This is a futile government e... 02.05.2015  12:47

• China to invest $ 820 million in aluminum alloy transportation project Jilin Liyuan Precision Manufacturing Co., one of China's largest aluminum product manufacturers, is investing 5 billion yuan ($ 820 million) to build a new aluminum alloy vehicle parts facility in Xinbei, Liaoning, local media reported. ... The project aims to annually produce aluminum alloy... 30.04.2015  11:16

• World stainless steel production totaled 41.7 million tonnes in 2014 - ISSF According to the latest statistics released by the International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF), global stainless steel production grew 8.3 percent during 2014 compared to 2013. Total output was 41.70 million tonnes in 2014, up 3.180 million tonnes from 38.506 million tonnes in the previous year.... 30.04.2015  10:27

• RUSAL expects reduction of aluminum consumption in Russia in 2015 The largest aluminum producer RUSAL expects aluminum consumption in Russia to fall by 5 percent this year. The company produces 7 percent of the world's aluminum, which is used in everything from beverage cans to car bodies. RUSAL successfully restructured its $ 10 billion in debt last year and... 29.04.2015  15:27

• Steel production and demand increased in Latin America According to data published by the regional steel association ALACERO, steel output increased by 4 percent during the first months of 2015. In addition, steel consumption in the region increased by 8 percent. In March 2015, rolled steel production increased by 3 percent to 4.9 million... 29.04.2015  10:52

• Severstal now has the opportunity to sell rebar in Germany Severstal Russian Steel, one of the world's largest integrated producers of steel products, iron ore and coal, has successfully passed certification in Germany, receiving a certificate for the supply of rebar in rods with a profile diameter of 10 mm -16 mm in accordance with DIN 488. This... 29.04.2015  10:08

• Top ten global steel producers in March 2015 According to the latest statistics released by the World Steel Association, steel output in the 65 reporting countries totaled 138.045 million tonnes in March this year. These 65 countries account for approximately 98 percent of the world's total crude steel production. List of ten world leaders... 28.04.2015  10:51

• ILZSG predicts nearly 4 percent growth in global zinc demand in 2015 The latest press release from the International Lead and Zinc Research Group (ILZSG) highlights current trends in global supply and demand for refined zinc and sets outlook for 2015. Global production of zinc mines will see an increase of 3.7 percent to 13.84 million tonnes in 2015. The drop in... 28.04.2015  10:39