Fushun Special Steel Hosts 2025 Tool and Die Steel New Product Launch

On January 4, Fushun Special Steel held the “2025 Tool and Die Steel New Product Promotion Conference” in Fushun, showcasing its newest developments in high-quality tool and die steel. The conference is geared towards increasing technical marketing efforts for the years 2025-2026, launching innovative products, and expanding into new markets. Among those in attendance were […]

North America’s Automotive Sector Drives Steel Demand: Insights for 2025

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The automotive industry continues to be a pivotal force in shaping North America’s steel demand. From cold-rolled steel coils to galvanized sheets and specialty steel bars, the sector’s reliance on high-quality steel products remains significant. This article explores key trends in automobile steel demands, productions of automotive-related products, and influential market appetites from the angle […]

World’s First! CITIC Pacific Special Steel Group Develops 100mm-Thick 9Ni Steel for Pressure Equipment

Jiangyin Xingcheng Special Steel, a subsidiary of CITIC Pacific Special Steel Group, has successfully developed the world’s thickest 100mm 9Ni steel for pressure equipment using continuous casting technology. The breakthrough product has passed type certification from nine major international classification societies, including CCS and ABS, shattering the previous thickness limit of 50 mm for classification […]

The Special Steel Industry in China: A Rising Global Power

On November 4, 2024, in Shanghai, the Special Steel Association has convened its annual council meeting where they discussed the current situation, tensions, and prospects of China’s special steel industry. While not just a major player in the global market, the country’s special steel industry has also become the world’s largest producer with strong momentum […]

Emsteel Group Partners with Modon for Green Steel Supply: Pioneering a Sustainable Future

The signing of a strategic agreement for the supply of green steel between Emsteel Group, one of the leading manufacturers of steel, and Modon Properties, a prominent real estate developer, follows another substantial step taken by the United Arab Emirates on the road to sustainability and decarbonization. The collaboration is in line with the UAE’s […]

Market Trends in Ferro-Chrome: A Face-Off with Change

In 2024, the global ferro-chrome market has undergone significant changes, particularly with the discontinuation of the European quarterly high-carbon ferro-chrome benchmark. This shift presents challenges but also opens up new opportunities. We are committed to providing up-to-date industry insights and transparent pricing information to help clients adapt to market dynamics and optimize their procurement strategies. […]

Crisis Intensifies in Pakistani Steel Industry, Urgent Reforms Sought

An unprecedented crisis of spiraling production costs has forced most steel mills in Pakistan to shut down, and many are struggling because operating mills suffer from low demand, and capacity utilization shrinks to only 20-30%. The leaders warned that unless the government intervenes immediately, the industry may collapse and put millions of jobs in jeopardy. The […]

Made in China 2025- A Decade under Construction and Prospects for the Future

With 2025 just over a month away, how has the once-widely discussed “Made in China 2025” initiative progressed? The last-minute reports present a mixed bag: while it may no longer be headline news, the initiative has recorded remarkable milestones by finishing over 86% of the original goals by March 2024. The accomplishment speaks volumes about […]

World Steel Association Releases the 2024 Sustainability Indicators Report

Steel, as a key sector in the global economy, is now under the spotlight for increased efficiency, reduction of pollution, and increase of carbon efficiency due to growing emphasis on sustainable development. The World Steel Association (worldsteel) recently issued its Sustainability Indicators Report-2024, indicating further progress in such key categories as recycling, energy efficiency, and […]