Archive for March 5th, 2008
Small quantities of spring steel now
BSS Steel Strip has recognised the demand from small engineering, fabricating and laser cutting companies for small quantities of spring steel.
To serve this market we are able to offer a range of spring steels from 0.05mm (.002") to 3.25mm (0.128") in the hardened or annealed condition, suitable for blanking, drilling, laser cutting etc.
We [...]
Posted: March 5th, 2008 under Steel News.
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ArcelorMittal plans to shift some steel production from France to Poland
ArcelorMittal is planning to shift some steel production from its Gandrange site in eastern France, to Poland, according to union sources. The steel producer is planning to transfer 1.3 mln tonnes of steel capacity from Gandrange, which is threatened with partial closure, to its Huta Warzawa site in Poland, which it bought [...]
Posted: March 5th, 2008 under Steel News.
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India calls for restraint as steel prices rise
NEW DELHI, March 5 (Reuters) - Indian steel firms should show restraint when considering price rises, the steel minister said on Wednesday, as Tata Steel increased rates with state-run Steel Authority of India and others expected to follow.
Trade officials said rising costs of iron ore and coal in addition to strong demand are squeezing local [...]
Posted: March 5th, 2008 under Steel News.
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