Archive for July 4th, 2005
Auto Industry comment on Steel Prices
Steel makers quantify effects of price increases
4th July 2005
Following last week’s announcements from Corus and rival Arcelor of the end of multiple-year steel supply contracts with vehicle manufacturers, Automotive News Europe has noted that world steel prices rose last year from around €290 per tonne to almost double that amount.
The typical family car, says ANE’s [...]
Posted: July 4th, 2005 under Steel.
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High strength low alloy steels
Whilst discussing an enquiry with a customer recently, I was asked about High strength low alloy steels. The customer was quoting for a new component and it was the first time they had come across one of these grades. So for the benefit of anyone unfamilar with them, following is a brief explanation of what [...]
Posted: July 4th, 2005 under Steel.
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