Archive for October 30th, 2008
New steel works facilities opened
New high-tech environmental facilities at a steelworks in Deeside have been opened by First Minister Rhodri Morgan.
The two new multi-million pound projects at Corus’ Shotton steel works should safeguard around 600 jobs at the plant.
One will produce panelling which includes insulation for roofing on commercial or residential buildings.
The second will undertake research into [...]
Posted: October 30th, 2008 under Steel News.
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ArcelorMittal to close half of French furnaces
According to le Figaro, ArcellorMittal is to close half of it’s furnaces at Fos-Du-Mer near Marseille. The closure is planned from mid November until the end of January, in response to low demand for steel. There was no official comment by the company.
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Posted: October 30th, 2008 under Manufacturing News, Steel News.
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