The Polish Ministry of Defense has finally acquired the tableware manufacturer Huta Czestochowa and is considering the possibility of acquisition...
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Polish Ministry of Defense acquires Gut Czestochowa
Polish Ministry of Defense acquires Gut Czestochowa
German factories and automakers disagree over EU car package
German factories and automakers disagree over EU car package
The European Commission's automotive package, which expanded the production of internal combustion fuels...
German exports to the United States will decrease in January-November 2025 amid rising tariffs
German exports to the United States will decrease in January-November 2025 amid rising tariffs
The close transatlantic trade relationship is under significant strain because of the US president...
Italian steel production resumed its decline in November after four months of growth
Italian steel production resumed its decline in November after four months of growth
Italian steel production fell 2.8% year-on-year in November after four months of growth. Steel production in Italy...
BCSA urges UK government to support steel production
BCSA urges UK government to support steel production
The British Association of Metal Structures (BCSA) is calling on the UK government to take appropriate measures...
ArcelorMittal to start commissioning of new electric Belval equipment
ArcelorMittal to start commissioning of new electric Belval equipment
ArcelorMittal is expected to begin commissioning its new electric arc furnace at the plant soon...
The UK's inability to secure tax exemption in the EU creates a mountain of paperwork for the industry
The UK's inability to secure tax exemption in the EU creates a mountain of paperwork for the industry
Brussels confirms that there will be no Christmas discounts on green taxes, which will lead to a Brexit-style Brexit...
Tibnor to acquire Finnish steel distributor
Tibnor to acquire Finnish steel distributor
Swedish special steel manufacturer SSAB has announced the creation of its subsidiary distributor Tibnor...
Luxembourg buys Liberty Steel steel plant in Dudelange for 14.5 million euros
Luxembourg buys Liberty Steel steel plant in Dudelange for 14.5 million euros
The state has offered the recipient 14.5 million euros for the purchase of a section of a bankrupt steel mill in Dudelange...
Domestic prices for long products in Poland have not changed, the market is slowing down due to the holidays at the end of the year
Domestic prices for long products in Poland have not changed, the market is slowing down due to the holidays at the end of the year
Prices in Poland for domestic steel fittings and wire rod did not change a week before Friday in December...
European HRC markets are calm ahead of the holiday season
European HRC markets are calm ahead of the holiday season
On Friday, December 19th, the European domestic spot market for hot-rolled coils was quiet due to buyers...
Trasteel becomes a member of EUROMETAL
Trasteel becomes a member of EUROMETAL
Trasteel Group is a multidisciplinary industrial and trading platform with headquarters in Lugano...
Ukrainian Metinvest acquired a pipe plant in Romania
Ukrainian Metinvest acquired a pipe plant in Romania
The Ukrainian Mining and Metallurgical group Metinvest has announced the acquisition of a pipe plant...
A report on the CBAM transition period has been published, and the issue of expanding the scope of application beyond 2026 is being considered
A report on the CBAM transition period has been published, and the issue of expanding the scope of application beyond 2026 is being considered
The European Commission has proposed comprehensive measures to improve the efficiency of the EU...
EU steel quotas for many types of products are fully utilized
EU steel quotas for many types of products are fully utilized
During the EU quota period from October 1 to December 31, 2025, quotas were introduced for many categories of goods...
Long products producers in Northern Europe expect further price increases amid active trading, while the southern market remains calm.
Long products producers in Northern Europe expect further price increases amid active trading, while the southern market remains calm.
Prices for long products in Northern Europe have increased, and manufacturers have fairly complete portfolios of orders...
Steel sheet manufacturers in the EU are seeking to raise prices due to the growing CBAM pressure, but the market remains calm
Steel sheet manufacturers in the EU are seeking to raise prices due to the growing CBAM pressure, but the market remains calm
Manufacturers of rolled steel products in Europe have tried to raise prices amid the approaching crisis...
The European HRC steel market is slowing down ahead of the end-of-year weekend; some contracts for the first half of 2026 were awarded at higher prices
The European HRC steel market is slowing down ahead of the end-of-year weekend; some contracts for the first half of 2026 were awarded at higher prices
Prices for hot-rolled steel coils in Europe on the spot market remained virtually unchanged, while trading slowed down...
Romanian rebar prices are rising due to CBAM, demand is showing signs of recovery
Romanian rebar prices are rising due to CBAM, demand is showing signs of recovery
The Romanian long products market has seen another round of price increases this week, mainly due to...
Crude steel production in Italy decreased by 2.8% in November 2025
Crude steel production in Italy decreased by 2.8% in November 2025
According to the latest data published by the Italian Federation of Steel Companies Federacciai,...
The new EU steel protection regime will enter into force on July 1, 2026.
The new EU steel protection regime will enter into force on July 1, 2026.
It is planned that the new EU steel protection regime will enter into force on July 1, 2026, as well...
Volkswagen closes its first factory in Germany in its 88-year history
Volkswagen closes its first factory in Germany in its 88-year history
German car giant Volkswagen is about to make history as it prepares to close its production facility...
ArcelorMittal SSC completes modernization of Fimi cross-cutting line in Krakow
ArcelorMittal SSC completes modernization of Fimi cross-cutting line in Krakow
ArcelorMittal Steel Service Centers (SSC) in Europe, a Polish-based subsidiary of the Luxembourg-based company...
V.</p><p>V. Stahl: CBAM corrections proposed by the EU do not meet the needs of the steel industry
V.</p><p>V. Stahl: CBAM corrections proposed by the EU do not meet the needs of the steel industry
The European Commission (EC) has submitted a new package of regulatory proposals aimed at solving the problem...
European steel industry warns CBAM of risks of 'structural mismatch’ between rules and reality
European steel industry warns CBAM of risks of 'structural mismatch’ between rules and reality
The European steel industry has warned of discrepancies in EU carbon technical data...
EUROFER warns that CBAM's proposals identify key loopholes but do not provide comprehensive and structured solutions.
EUROFER warns that CBAM's proposals identify key loopholes but do not provide comprehensive and structured solutions.
The latest proposals of the European Commission on the Carbon Boundary Regulation Mechanism (CBAM)...
EU relaxes ICE ban for 2035, set to support environmentally friendly steel, biofuels and small electric vehicles
EU relaxes ICE ban for 2035, set to support environmentally friendly steel, biofuels and small electric vehicles
The European Union plans to lift the initial ban on new internal combustion engines (ICE)...
European HRC prices have dropped slightly, the market is expecting new rules
European HRC prices have dropped slightly, the market is expecting new rules
Prices for hot-rolled steel coils in Europe decreased slightly on Wednesday, December 17, while demand remained...
ArcelorMittal Belgium takes a step towards electrification
ArcelorMittal Belgium takes a step towards electrification
ArcelorMittal company in Belgium has started construction of a new high-voltage substation Baekeland...
Thyssenkrupp strip mill upgrade improves efficiency and digital readiness
Thyssenkrupp strip mill upgrade improves efficiency and digital readiness
SMS has successfully completed the modernization of automation systems in the hot winding shop...
