OECD warns of deepening steel industry challenges amid trade tensions

Paris - 2025 Steel Outlook warns that continued capacity expansion, particularly in Asia, threatens to worsen existing overcapacity, depress prices, and undermine investment in cleaner technologies.

28 May 2025

Grundfos partners with Outokumpu to reduce emissions across supply chain

Helsinki - As part of the agreement, Grundfos will adopt Circle Green®, Outokumpu’s low-carbon stainless steel, for the majority of its standard material needs.

28 May 2025

Tata Steel Nederland launches high-speed, energy-efficient can production line

Ijmuiden - The new machine, referred to as a “bodymaker,” employs a dry forming process to produce steel food cans and is capable of operating up to 25% faster than standard industry equipment.

28 May 2025

Outokumpu expands into aerospace with new stainless steel powder

Helsinki - Steel metal powder is tailored for additive manufacturing (AM) in aerospace and aviation applications.

23 May 2025

EU steelmakers watch global trade developments with cautious optimism

Sheffield - MEPS International’s European Steel Review sees industry stakeholders beeing cautiously hopeful that recent agreements signal a potential easing of trade tension.

23 May 2025

Ian Fischer appointed managing director at Cremer Erzkontor

Lübeck -  Fischer succeeds Roberto Wurst, who departed the company in January 2025, and will oversee the business segments previously managed by Wurst.

22 May 2025

Metalshub Summit 2025 in Essen focuses on digitalisation and sustainability

Essen - Event at Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site in Essen, welcoming more than 100 professionals from the global metals, mining, and recycling industries.

21 May 2025

Worldstainless appoints new chairman and board members at 29th Annual Conference

Beijing - Mr. Yosuke Sakai, Executive Officer of Nippon Steel Corporation, has been elected as the new Chairman of the association.

19 May 2025

Latin American steel industry raises concerns over impact of unfair trade

Monerrey - Event brought together international experts and policymakers to discuss challenges facing the Latin American steel sector.

16 May 2025

EU Parliament supports extension of trade liberalisation for Ukrainian imports

Strasbourg - European Parliament has voted to extend the suspension of import duties and quotas on select goods from Ukraine, including iron and steel, beyond the current expiration date of June 5, 2025.

16 May 2025

Blastr: Joddböle zoning approved, company signs land use deal in Inkoo

Helsinki - Key milestone in the development of a proposed low-emission steel plant and hydrogen production facility in the Joddböle industrial area.

16 May 2025

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