Irepas: Global longs market under pressure as weak demand persists

Lisbon - Mills cut output while exporters compete over shrinking demand and displaced volumes.

11. Sep 2025

Heinrich Weiss, long-time CEO of SMS group, dies at 83

Düsseldorf - The long-time CEO and entrepreneur died on 8 September at the age of 83, surrounded by his family.

11. Sep 2025

German bridge project uses low-emission XCarb® steel from ArcelorMittal

Hückelhoven - Around 300 tons of weather-resistant steel are being used to connect the Millicher Halde with Shaft 3.

11. Sep 2025

JSW Steel boosts high-grade output with second rh-top unit from SMS Group

Mumbai - New vacuum degassing facility doubles JSW’s capacity for producing high-purity steel grades used in automotive and construction sectors.

11. Sep 2025

Merz emphasizes North Rhine-Westphalia’s role in transformation

Münster - German leaders confirm their commitment to modernizing Germany’s energy infrastructure.

9. Sep 2025

UK considers options for future of domestic steelmaking

Sheffield - The UK government is weighing long-term options for its primary steel sector, following a series of state interventions.

9. Sep 2025

Stegra joins LESS aisbl to back unified EU label for low-emission steel

Brussels - LESS aims to make decarbonisation efforts in the steel sector transparent and comparable across technologies.

9. Sep 2025

Assofermet reports stable prices after summer lull - unstable scrap market

Milan - Many operators opted for early closures in response to weak demand and limited visibility troughout August.

5. Sep 2025

Shougang Jingtang commissions SMS to supply new continuous galvanizing line

Düsseldorf - New plant will focus on producing high-quality galvanized steel for automotive applications and is designed to reach an annual output of 450,000 tons.

4. Sep 2025

South Korean steelmakers remain hopeful for improved US trade terms

Sheffield - Expectations that a bilateral summit in Washington could ease the Trump administration’s 50% import tariffs were not fulfilled.

4. Sep 2025

Stahl Gerlafingen boosts output and reliability with wire rod mill upgrade

Gerlafingen / London - Modernisation, supplied by Primetals Technologies, focused on the installation of a new laying head system and advanced automation components.

29. Aug 2025

WV Stahl renews contract with managing director Kerstin Maria Rippel

Berlin - Early renewal signals continuity and long-term commitment at a time of major challenges for the steel industry.

29. Aug 2025