Global steel demand: Germany remains weakest performer among industrialized nations

Berlin - Kerstin Maria Rippel, Managing Director of the German Steel Federation: "Toxic mix of weak demand in Asia and global overcapacity."

17. Oct 2025

Worldsteel announces new Executive Board and welcomes new members

Brussels - World Steel Association has announced the election of its new Executive Board of Directors and Executive Committee for the 2025/2026 term.

17. Oct 2025

Salzgitter Flachstahl boosts rolling stability with X-Pact® Centerline Control

Düsseldorf - The upgrade, completed in March 2025, enhances rolling stability, improves strip alignment, and reduces manual interventions during production.

17. Oct 2025

Resourex: Cautious optimism in the steel market as Q4 begins

Vienna - According to the October RX® Review & Outlook published by the Austrian start-up, trading activity picked up modestly in September.

17. Oct 2025

Yamato Steel commissions Japan’s first CRS® roller straightener from SMS group

Düsseldorf - The new CRS® 2000-9H straightening machine, featuring nine rollers and a 2,000 mm pitch, is designed to improve dimensional accuracy.

14. Oct 2025

Global steel demand to stabilize in 2025, modest rebound expected in 2026

Brussels -World Steel Association (worldsteel) has released its latest Short Range Outlook.

13. Oct 2025

Corinth Pipeworks and Dillinger: Partnership for hydrogen pipeline future

Dillingen - Strategic partnership delivers certified high-pressure hydrogen infrastructure  aimed to provide steel and pipe technology for a new energy era.

9. Oct 2025

SMS Group to deliver fully automated stainless steel tube extrusion line

Düsseldorf - New 50-MN press to expand global production capabilities – start-up planned for 2027.

9. Oct 2025

MEPS Analysis: EU proposes steep tariff increases and quota cuts

Sheffield - Brussels outlines post-safeguard framework to counter global overcapacity — importers face tougher terms from 2026.

9. Oct 2025

ArcelorMittal welcomes strengthened EU trade defence proposal

Luxembourg - Aditya Mittal: “I would like to thank the Commission and EU Member States for recognising the severity of the crisis facing our industry and for taking firm and appropriate action."

8. Oct 2025

CBAM: Assofermet calls for transitional measures to protect European steel sector

Milan - Proposals come ahead of scheduled revisions to EU Regulation 2023/956, which are expected as part of the EU’s Steel and Metals Action Plan during Q4 2025.

7. Oct 2025

World Steel announces shortlist for the 16th Steelie Awards

Brussels - Winners to be revealed on 13 October 2025.

6. Oct 2025