Eurofer calls for urgent EU trade measures in response to U.S. steel tariff hike

Brussels -  In a statement the association urged the European Commission to swiftly activate the trade defense instruments outlined in its Steel and Metals Action Plan.

4. Jun 2025

Trump Administration doubles steel and aluminum tariffs

Wahsington - The White House says the move aims to bolster domestic production and national security amid concerns over global overcapacity and "unfair trade practices."

4. Jun 2025

SMS Group to supply advanced rail and section mill to Hoa Phat in Vietnam

Düsseldorf - The project will see the installation of a complete rolling mill system with an annual production capacity of 700,000 tons,

4. Jun 2025

SMS Group to acquire Select Metso Metals Technologies

Düsseldorf - The transaction, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026 pending regulatory approvals, includes agglomeration and calcination technologies previously offered under Metso’s Outotec brand.

4. Jun 2025

We expect politicians to provide a reliable energy supply

Uwe Reinecke
General Manager
ESF Elbe-Stahlwerke Feralpi GmbH

3. Jun 2025

Rainer Böse appointed CEO of ArcelorMittal Bremen and Eisenhüttenstadt

Bremen - The supervisory boards of both locations confirmed the decision, with Böse assuming the role effective immediately. He succeeds Dr. Thomas Bünger.

28. May 2025

OECD warns of deepening steel industry challenges amid trade tensions

Paris - 2025 Steel Outlook warns that continued capacity expansion, particularly in Asia, threatens to worsen existing overcapacity, depress prices, and undermine investment in cleaner technologies.

28. May 2025

Grundfos partners with Outokumpu to reduce emissions across supply chain

Helsinki - As part of the agreement, Grundfos will adopt Circle Green®, Outokumpu’s low-carbon stainless steel, for the majority of its standard material needs.

28. May 2025

Tata Steel Nederland launches high-speed, energy-efficient can production line

Ijmuiden - The new machine, referred to as a “bodymaker,” employs a dry forming process to produce steel food cans and is capable of operating up to 25% faster than standard industry equipment.

28. May 2025

Thyssenkrupp breakup plans: End of an industrial era and national icon

Essen - The once-mighty conglomerate is set to be dismantled piece by piece, in what insiders describe as the most sweeping restructuring in its modern history.

26. May 2025

Outokumpu expands into aerospace with new stainless steel powder

Helsinki - Steel metal powder is tailored for additive manufacturing (AM) in aerospace and aviation applications.

23. May 2025

EU steelmakers watch global trade developments with cautious optimism

Sheffield - MEPS International’s European Steel Review sees industry stakeholders beeing cautiously hopeful that recent agreements signal a potential easing of trade tension.

23. May 2025