Essen – The world is becoming more and more complex – including the one of customers in their operative business. Their needs are changing, increasingly requiring agility and flexibility in production processes. thyssenkrupp responds with individual approaches.

Frankfurt - October's PMI in China has been weaker than expected.

Duisburg/Dortmund – The new state-of-the-art hot-dip galvanizing line FBA10 at thyssenkrupp Steel’s Dortmund site is taking shape. Following approval by the district government in Arnsberg, the symbolic laying of the foundation stone took place today.

Buttrio - Danieli will supply the new Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Melt Shop and Plate-/Steckel-Mill, as well as an electrical and automation package provided by Danieli Automation.

Sheffield – The business environment is challenging, in Brazil. Domestic steelmakers attempted to push through a price increase for October’s production campaign. Predictably, distributors and end-users are reluctant to commit to forward orders.