Industry coalition calls for stronger low-carbon steel rules under ESPR

Brussels - According to the coalition, the proposed performance classes fail to clearly differentiate between conventional and genuinely low-carbon steelmaking routes.

15. May 2026

HYUNDAI-POSCO Louisiana Steel selects SMS technology for new steel plant

Mönchengladbach - The greenfield facility, backed by Hyundai Steel, POSCO, Hyundai Motor Company and Kia, is scheduled to start operations in 2029.

13. May 2026

Assofermet: Italian steel market remains under pressure amid weak demand

Milan - Italian association says sales volumes and values declined across large parts of the market compared with April 2025, as customers continued to purchase only material required for confirmed orders.

11. May 2026

Thyssenkrupp Steel appoints Georgios Giovanakis as Chief Sales Officer

Duisburg - In his new role, Giovanakis will lead the company’s newly established standalone Sales division.

8. May 2026

EUROFER warns weak origin rules threaten EU steel competitiveness

Brussels - Axel Eggert: "If Europe wants to decarbonise its steel industry, it must create demand for low-carbon steel made in Europe."

8. May 2026

Metso invests in new Argentina hub to support copper and gold mining sector

Helsinki - The company will open a new office in San Juan during the second quarter of 2026, expanding its footprint in one of Argentina’s key mining regions.

8. May 2026

Vianode targets Asian battery market with JR Energy Solution deal

Oslo - The agreement covers potential deliveries from Vianode’s Via ONE plant in Norway, with future supply expected to transition to the company’s planned Via TWO facility in Ontario, Canada.

6. May 2026

MEPS: New steel investments and trade measures reshape global market

Sheffield - Global steelmakers continue to invest in new production capacity, downstream upgrades and decarbonisation projects, while Europe and the UK tighten trade protection measures.

6. May 2026

ArcelorMittal and EDF sign deal for major battery storage project in Bremen

Berlin - The planned battery system will provide 25 MW of power and 50 MWh of storage capacity, making it one of the largest battery storage projects in northern Germany.

6. May 2026

Zirkel Technologies targets DACH steel and metals distribution sector

Frankfurt - The company aims to target stockholding steel distributors, steel service centres and downstream processing companies.

4. May 2026

Supplier of the Year: Saab highlights HANZA’s delivery strength

Kista - Saab cited HANZA’s strong commitment, high delivery precision and continuous operational improvements as key factors behind the decision.

30. Apr 2026

Pomini Tenova and Ingersoll partner to expand roll grinder modernization

Catellanza - The agreement combines Pomini Tenova’s expertise as an OEM in roll grinders, engineering and digital solutions with Ingersoll’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and industrial footprint in North America.

30. Apr 2026