Tuflesa contracts SMS group to modernise ERW pipe welding line in Spain

Mönchengladbach - The ERW-RD-240 electric resistance welding line was originally supplied by SMS group in 1998 and has been producing welded steel tubes for almost 30 years.

28. Aug 2026

GIFA and METEC Indonesia 2026 highlight opportunities in aluminium industry

Jakarta - The trade fairs will take place from 9 to 12 September 2026 at the Jakarta International Expo and will introduce a dedicated Aluminium Pavilion for the first time.

28. Aug 2026

IW study: guarantees could help finance steel industry decarbonisation

Cologne - The authors estimate that around €55 billion of investment will be required for the transformation of German industry by 2030.

27. Aug 2026

European steelmakers see early benefits from new trade defences

Sheffield - MEPS market analysis points to improved results at major producers including ArcelorMittal, Thyssenkrupp and Tata Steel.

27. Aug 2026

Brazilian steel distributor Sacchelli agrees to acquire Swiss Steel Brasil

São Paulo - The acquisition is expected to broaden Sacchelli's product portfolio and strengthen its technical and logistics capabilities.

27. Aug 2026

Thyssenkrupp marks ten years of Carbon2Chem decarbonisation project

Essen - Launched in 2016, the project links steel production with the chemical and energy sectors and now involves more than 20 partners from industry and research.

20. Aug 2026

Missile strike kills two and damages ArcelorMittal plant in Ukraine

Luxembourg - The missile strike damaged main facilities related to energy supply and blast furnace production.

19. Aug 2026

European steel distributors plan Brussels convoy over competitiveness

Brussels - Organised with the support of EUROMETAL, the European Convoy for Industrial Competitiveness will gather companies and industry representatives in front of the European Commission's  headquarters.

19. Aug 2026

Voestalpine lifts first-quarter earnings as steel transition remains on track

Linz - Group revenue for the April-June quarter increased by 2.4% year-on-year to €4 billion, while EBITDA rose from €361 million to €495 million.

14. Aug 2026

Hybar orders second SMS CMT mill to expand low-carbon rebar production

Mönchengladbach - A key feature of the project is its connection to the site's 105 MW solar park and 160 MWh battery storage system.

14. Aug 2026