Dutch manufacturing sector launches initiative to strengthen competitiveness

Utrecht - At the opening of TechniShow/ESEF 2026, the partners signed the manifesto “Building a Future-Proof Dutch Manufacturing Industry.”

13. Mar 2026

Dieffenbacher offers plant solutions for transformer board production

Eppingen - Integrated plant solutions for the production of cellulose-based transformer boards, a key insulation material used in power and distribution transformers.

12. Mar 2026

Jingye orders SMS upgrade for high-speed wire rod line in Yingkou

Mönchengladbach - The upgrade will extend the line’s product spectrum to smooth rounds with diameters of 5–25 mm and rebar sizes of 6–16 mm.

12. Mar 2026

Assofermet: Weak demand continues in Italian steel distribution market

Milan - In the stainless steel segment, February saw further increases in selling prices, mainly driven by supply constraints rather than stronger demand.

10. Mar 2026

Chinalco orders tandem cold rolling mill from SMS group for Xipeng plant

Mönchengladbach - The mill will handle strip widths of up to 2,350 millimetres and produce material down to a minimum final gauge of 0.1 millimetres.

6. Mar 2026

Metso introduces updated digital services portfolio for aggregates operations

Espoo -  New unified platform aimed at improving equipment uptime and production performance.

5. Mar 2026