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ThyssenKrupp sees flat carbon steel demand rising in Q4
ThyssenKrupp AG expects demand for flat carbon steel to improve from around end-September this year compared with the July-September period this year, a company spokesman said.He said ThyssenKrupp has slightly cut the prices of its flat carbon steel for deliveries in the July to September quarter this [...]

It must be my lucky day! I have been informed that I have won a prize in a Canadian lottery, that I cannot even remember entering. I am supposed to keep it secret, so please do not tell anyone. I might not even bother claiming it because the next email advised me that the only [...]

For a number of years now there have effectively been two completely separate pricing schedules for steel. It is a subject that I and others have touched upon in the past. The large volume OEM’s and particularly automotive manufacturers have used their purchasing power to negotiate favourable prices fixed forward for long periods of time. [...]

What are we to make of the forward situation regarding steel prices?
The situation during 2005 is far removed from the optimism of last year, where prices increased significantly and a sellers market dominated. It is difficult to fully understand the phenomena, which nevertheless lead to overstocking and high inventory levels at end user and service [...]

We are an independent steel service centre supplying the automotive, electrical, Fasteners and general pressing industries.
Our extensive range of raw material stock is the base that enables us to compete in a demanding market place.
Our cold rolling and slitting facilities enable us to respond quickly to customer requirements, often within hours.
Our product range covers hot [...]

It’s been a couple of weeks since I last posted as I have had to endure two weeks of sunshine and relaxing by the pool in Turkey. It’s a hard life (
Not had much time to get back to speed, so just a few lines today.
Chatting to colleagues in the steel trade, nothing much has [...]