Ron Ashburn, head of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology, voiced support for Europe’s trade measures and said reviving industry in the...
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Europe Needs Partial Deglobalization to Rebuild Industry — AIST
SSAB expects steel prices to rise as conditions improve in Europe
SSAB sees signs of an improving supply-demand balance in the European steel market. Prices rose in the third quarter, partly thanks to new EU trade...
ArcelorMittal trials show potential for carbon capture to reduce steel emissions
ArcelorMittal, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, BHP and Mitsubishi Development have completed the first phase of trials of carbon capture technology at a...
Steel sales at German distributors rose in September as inventories declined
Steel sales in Germany reached 879,820 units in September, up 2.9% year on year and 20.9% from August. Inventories fell 2.8% over the month, the BDS...
UK steelmakers expect prices to rise in 2027 despite weak demand
The industry expects steel prices to rise in 2027, although demand is forecast to remain sluggish. Market participants are also concerned that...
French government backs Marcegaglia project in Fos-sur-Mer
French authorities support Marcegaglia Group’s purchase of the former Ascometal plant in Fos-sur-Mer and its investment plans for the site, the...
tk accelis valued at €1.77 billion after stock market debut
On Wednesday, thyssenkrupp listed shares in tk accelis on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The company, formerly known as tk Materials Services, had a...
Commercial vehicle registrations in Europe rose 1.6% in January–September 2026
Europe’s commercial vehicle market showed mixed trends in the first three quarters of 2026 amid rising energy prices....
Italian rebar prices rise as costs climb amid weak demand
In the week to Wednesday, October 28, rebar prices in Italy rose as producers sought increases to offset higher energy, fuel and transportation...
European Steel Forum: Competitiveness and Innovation Will Shape the Industry’s Future
The second day of the European Steel Forum, hosted by AIST and Danieli in Udine on October 27–28, opened with a discussion among industry leaders....
Andreas Beil Appointed Managing Director of Stahlo
Stahlo Stahlservice GmbH & Co. KG has announced the appointment of Andreas Beil as managing director, effective September 15. Until the end of...
European importers are getting used to rising tariffs
Tighter European trade defense measures are increasing the risk of additional duties for importers of stainless steel long products, but are unlikely...
European hot-rolled coil prices move in opposite directions amid limited supply and weak demand
Hot-rolled coil prices in Northern Europe rose on Wednesday, October 28, amid limited supply through the end of the year. In Italy, prices edged down...
European Commission cuts duties on cold-rolled steel from Turkey
The European Commission has lowered its anti-dumping duties on cold-rolled steel from Turkey, which are due to take effect in November. Market...
Major Players Skip Euroblech
Last week’s Euroblech exhibition in Hanover was probably the sparsest-attended European sheet metal show of the 21st century....
WSD expects steel demand in 2026 to be weaker than forecast
World Steel Dynamics expects global steel demand in 2026 to come in well below the World Steel Association’s forecast. The main reason is a...
European Steel Forum: Decarbonization Puts Competitiveness in the Spotlight
Decarbonization remains a key challenge for Europe’s steel industry. The pace of the transition will depend on the availability of affordable clean...
Alleima to Supply Pipes for the Sizewell C Nuclear Power Plant in the UK
Swedish company Alleima has received an order to supply pipes for the Sizewell C nuclear power plant under construction in Suffolk....
Salzgitter strengthens power grid for low-carbon steel production
Grid operator TenneT Germany has commissioned a new industrial power line in Salzgitter. It will provide electricity for German steelmaker Salzgitter...
BMK puts Rolling Mill 150 back into operation after major overhaul
Beloretsk Metallurgical Plant has completed a major overhaul of Rolling Mill 150 and put it back into operation....
Swiss Steel plans to receive up to 1 million tonnes of low-carbon steel a year from Canada starting in 2030
Swiss Steel Group and Canada Nickel Company have signed an agreement on a potential long-term partnership to supply low-carbon steel semi-finished...
Solines Joins EUROMETAL in the Steel Stockholders Category
EUROMETAL has welcomed Solines B.V. and Solines GmbH as new members in the steel stockholders category....
The Future of European Steelmaking Depends on Energy and Innovation — AIST Forum
High energy costs and a shortage of renewable sources are slowing European steelmakers’ transition to low-carbon production. Participants at the AIST...
World Steel Association: Gap Between Capacity and Demand Is Widening
At Steel Networking Summit 2026, Worldsteel CEO Henrik Adam said global steelmaking capacity is growing faster than demand. Capacity utilization is...
EUROMETAL: Carbon Costs Undermine the Competitiveness of European Producers in Export Markets
EUROMETAL President Alexander M. Julius said at the Steel Networking Summit 2026 that differences in trading conditions for steel and finished goods...
India’s Tata Takes Control of Iveco
Tata Motors has gained control of Iveco: its €3.4 billion takeover offer exceeded the revised minimum acceptance threshold....
MEPS to Host Steel Market Discussions at UK Metals Expo
At UK Metals Expo, MEPS will host discussions on the steel market and present pricing analysis to visitors at stand B16....
Egypt’s NSF to supply 4,500 mt of structural steel for Saarstahl plant in Germany
Egypt’s National Steel Fabrication has received an order from Germany’s SMS group to manufacture and supply 4,500 mt of structural steel for the...
Attempt to sharply raise European hot-rolled coil prices amid market lull
Despite moderate demand from European steel consumers, one of the largest producers attempted to raise its hot-rolled coil offer by around €60 per...
Liberty Steel Newport enters voluntary liquidation
Liberty Steel Newport has entered voluntary liquidation after a creditor petitioned to have the company wound up. The company’s director confirmed...

