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

RWI lowers German growth forecast as Iran conflict pushes up energy prices

Essen - The institute now expects Germany’s GDP to grow by 0.9% in 2026 and 1.2% in 2027, slightly below its December forecast.

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

Klöckner & Co increases operating income in 2025, outlook for 2026 positive

Düsseldorf - Operating income (EBITDA) before material special effects rose to €171 million, compared with €136 million in 2024.

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

Outokumpu backs ‘Made in EU’ rules in Industrial Accelerator Act

Helsinki - Proposal could help increase demand for low-carbon products and strengthen Europe’s industrial base, particularly in energy-intensive sectors such as steel.

5. Mar 2026

Thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions joins IPAI innovation platform

Essen - By becoming a member of Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence (IPAI), the body-in-white specialist gains access to emerging AI technologies, research initiatives and collaboration opportunities.

27. Feb 2026