Stainless steel market hit by rising energy and shipping costs

Sheffield - In its latest Stainless Steel Review, MEPS reports that market participants are facing a supply shock linked to the escalation of the Middle East conflict

31. Mar 2026

Hyundai Steel grants final acceptance for SMS upgrade of galvanizing line

Mönchengladbach - The upgrade, carried out in two phases, focused on improving operational stability, product quality and long-term reliability of the line.

31. Mar 2026

Salzgitter reports near break-even 2025 result amid weak steel markets

Salzgitter - Group sales declined to €9.0 billion, driven by lower steel prices and portfolio changes, while EBITDA fell to €376 million.

27. Mar 2026

EUROFER warns of growing steel surplus, urges swift EU trade action

Brussels - Axel Eggert about developments shown in recent OECD data: "This is an existential threat to European steelmaking, investment and jobs."

26. Mar 2026

SSAB progresses on green steel strategy as earnings fall in 2025

Stockholm - SSAB has published its Annual Report 2025, highlighting continued progress in its transition to fossil-free steel production alongside lower earnings in a challenging market environment.

26. Mar 2026

Hirschvogel and SMS introduce AI inspection for forged components

Mönchengladbach - The new system combines automated robot handling with high-resolution camera sensors and real-time data analysis.

24. Mar 2026

German crude steel output rises in February, electric steel stagnates

Berlin - Continuation of upward trend seen in the previous month, according to industry association Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl.

24. Mar 2026

Outokumpu starts circular economy project to utilize mining side streams

Helsinki - The initiative is being developed in cooperation with the EU-funded Lapland Mining Hub project and Digipolis in Kemi.

24. Mar 2026

Ulrike Brouzi appointed Chairwoman of Salzgitter AG Supervisory Board

Salzgitter - Brouzi has been a member of the company’s Supervisory Board since 2013. She currently serves as a member of the Board of Managing Directors of DZ BANK AG in Frankfurt.

20. Mar 2026

ABB launches EmissionVision platform for automated gas leak detection

Zurich - The platform connects emission detection, field investigations and data analysis in a single digital environment, enabling operators fully digitized and traceable workflows.

20. Mar 2026

Allgon appoints Hanna Landell as CEO of Åkerströms to drive growth phase

Västra Frölunda - Landell succeeds Hans Åkerblom, who will leave the company at the end of March.

20. Mar 2026