Buyers of hot-rolled coils in Europe did not accept attempts by local suppliers to raise prices, pointing to weak real demand. At the same time,...
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European buyers are restraining the rise in prices for hot-rolled coils, import transactions remain rare
European buyers are restraining the rise in prices for hot-rolled coils, import transactions remain rare
EPP is arguing about narrower criteria for labeling "Made in Europe"
EPP is arguing about narrower criteria for labeling "Made in Europe"
The German delegation to the center-right faction of the European People's Party takes a cautious position towards the law on accelerating...
A court in Milan has upheld the suspension of blast furnaces at the former Ilva plant in Taranto.
A court in Milan has upheld the suspension of blast furnaces at the former Ilva plant in Taranto.
The Milan Court of Appeal upheld the decision to shut down blast furnaces at the former Ilva steel plant in Taranto. For Acciaierie d' Italia...
Arvedi has applied to buy automotive steel distributor AMCLN after ArcelorMittal pulled out of the deal.
Arvedi has applied to buy automotive steel distributor AMCLN after ArcelorMittal pulled out of the deal.
Acciaieria Arvedi has submitted a mandatory application for the acquisition of ArcelorMittal CLN Distribuzione Italia (AMCLN), a joint venture...
Rebar and wire rod prices in Poland hold up amid weak trade
Rebar and wire rod prices in Poland hold up amid weak trade
In Poland, prices for rolled products remained stable during the week to Friday, September 11, despite sluggish demand, limited buyer activity and...
Thick-sheet metal is becoming more expensive in Italy amid a revival in demand
Thick-sheet metal is becoming more expensive in Italy amid a revival in demand
The prices of rolled steel products in Italy are gradually increasing after the July decline caused by weak demand and low business activity....
EPP and S&D propose lowering the CBAM threshold for aluminum to 5 tons per year
EPP and S&D propose lowering the CBAM threshold for aluminum to 5 tons per year
The center-right and Social Democrats have introduced an amendment to the proposal to extend the CBAM border carbon fee mechanism. They propose to...
Merz called on the EU to strengthen protection against unfair trade
Merz called on the EU to strengthen protection against unfair trade
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, at a joint press conference with European Council President Antonio Costa on September 9, called on the European...
Europe's largest commercial carbon capture and storage project has been launched in the Netherlands
Europe's largest commercial carbon capture and storage project has been launched in the Netherlands
The European Commission has announced the launch of Europe's largest commercial carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at the Yara plant in...
Alan Lovell to head British Steel's Board of Directors
Alan Lovell to head British Steel's Board of Directors
The UK government has appointed Alan Lovell, Chairman of the Environmental Protection Agency, as the new chairman of British Steel. He will start...
EU to start registering steel mesh imports from Turkey and China
EU to start registering steel mesh imports from Turkey and China
The European Commission has decided to start registering imports of welded steel mesh produced in Turkey and China. This will allow, if necessary, to...
Assofermet called for maintaining production at the steel plant in Taranto
Assofermet called for maintaining production at the steel plant in Taranto
The Italian Assofermet association , which unites companies in the field of steel, scrap and metals, said that the reopening of the Taranto steel...
Salzgitter AG appoints Christoph Martin as new Chief Financial Officer
Salzgitter AG appoints Christoph Martin as new Chief Financial Officer
German steelmaker Salzgitter AG has announced the appointment of Christoph Martin as Chief Financial Officer effective October 1, 2026. He will...
Experts: the effect of CBAM and tariff quotas in the EU is still difficult to assess, support in the next stages is considered key
Experts: the effect of CBAM and tariff quotas in the EU is still difficult to assess, support in the next stages is considered key
The impact of the new EU trade barriers on imports is still being distorted due to inventory accumulation, but market participants remain cautiously...
In France, prices for long products generally remain stable amid weak demand
In France, prices for long products generally remain stable amid weak demand
In France, prices for long products are mostly kept at a level close to the pre-holiday level, although there is a moderate decrease in individual...
German Construction Association lowered its forecast for 2026
German Construction Association lowered its forecast for 2026
The German construction industry has worsened expectations for 2026: the association now forecasts revenue growth of only 1% instead of the previous...
There is a moderate price increase in the Italian long-range market
There is a moderate price increase in the Italian long-range market
Sentiment in Italy's domestic long-range rental market improved this week. The increase in prices for semi-finished products and finished steel...
EUROFER called on the EU to maintain the competitiveness of the steel industry during the "green" transition
EUROFER called on the EU to maintain the competitiveness of the steel industry during the "green" transition
The European Steel Producers Association EUROFER has called for measures to decarbonize the industry without losing competitiveness, production,...
Italian rebar manufacturers have suspended sales in anticipation of rising prices
Italian rebar manufacturers have suspended sales in anticipation of rising prices
Some Italian rebar manufacturers have temporarily halted sales and expect to raise prices by 20-40 euros per ton soon compared to the level before...
Assofermet demanded transparency in the Acciaierie d'Italia sale process
Assofermet demanded transparency in the Acciaierie d'Italia sale process
The Italian steel merchants Association Assofermet has called on the authorities to ensure full transparency during the Acciaierie d'Italia...
Bekaert will stop the production of the tire cord in Sardinia and transfer the site to Nuova Icom
Bekaert will stop the production of the tire cord in Sardinia and transfer the site to Nuova Icom
The Belgian wire manufacturer Bekaert has signed a preliminary agreement with the Sardinian company Nuova Icom on the reindustrialization of the...
Price stabilization in north-western European areas adopted by the market
Price stabilization in north-western European areas adopted by the market
The participants of the market of sections in North-Western Europe got acquainted with the latest announcement of the price increase on the website …...
Trasteel is considering acquisition opportunities ahead of listing on the Nasdaq stock Exchange
Trasteel is considering acquisition opportunities ahead of listing on the Nasdaq stock Exchange
The Trasteel Group of companies, engaged in steel trading and processing, is growing through selective acquisitions within the framework of…...
Reduced purchasing power affects European prices for stainless steel sheet CR
Reduced purchasing power affects European prices for stainless steel sheet CR
Transaction prices for cold rolled stainless steel sheet in Northern Europe decreased during the year…...
HRC trading in Europe has slowed as buyers resist higher offers for the mill
HRC trading in Europe has slowed as buyers resist higher offers for the mill
Trading activity in the European hot rolled steel roll (HRC) market was calm on Tuesday, September…...
Parliamentary speakers seek to tighten ’Made in the EU’ rules
Parliamentary speakers seek to tighten ’Made in the EU’ rules
According to the almost final version of the parliament's report on the Law on Accelerating Industrial Production…...
The renewed member of the European Parliament, Canfin, calls for making ETS an investment instrument’
The renewed member of the European Parliament, Canfin, calls for making ETS an investment instrument’
The reform of the EU carbon market will be considered successful if it accelerates investments in the European market.…...
IREPA short-term forecast: September 2026
IREPA short-term forecast: September 2026
Demand in the global long position market is still generally restrained, all attention is focused on geopolitical events.…...
thyssenkrupp starts partial reconstruction of the Schwelgern 2 blast furnace
thyssenkrupp starts partial reconstruction of the Schwelgern 2 blast furnace
Thyssenkrupp Steel Company has started the planned partial reconstruction of blast furnace No. 2 in Schwelgern…...
Intercom Group expands its product range with welded steel pipes and profiles
Intercom Group expands its product range with welded steel pipes and profiles
The Bulgarian company Intercom Group Ltd has announced the expansion of its range of welded steel products.…...
