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Voestalpine Together with Siemens and Midrex Will Build a DRI Plant in Texas

Jul 9, 2013

It’s reported that Austria-based Voestalpine has commissioned Austrian plant maker Siemens and US-based technology provider Midrex to build a direct reduced iron (DRI) plant in Texas. The designed annual capacity of the DRI plant is ...

Tags: Mineral, DRI Plant

The Korean Steel Mills Targets to Sell More H Beams in July

Jul 9, 2013

Reportedly, the Korean steel mills are aiming to sell more H beams in July. According to data, Hyundai Steel and Dongkuk Steel planned to sell 263,000 tons of H beams in July, rising by 2.7% from the figures in May. In July, the ...

Tags: Korean Steel Mills, H Beam

Nucor Announced to Leave Its H Beam Prices Flat for July

Jul 9, 2013

It’s reported that Nucor announced to remain its H beam prices unchanged for July. The company decided to leave H beam prices flat due to soft demand in domestic market and fierce price competition against cheap imports, in spite ...

Tags: H Beam Prices, Mineral

Chile's Domestic Rebar Shipments in May,Decreasing by 10.6%

Jul 9, 2013

According to data released by Chile's construction chamber (CChC), the country’s domestic rebar shipments totaled 49,056 tons in May, decreasing by 10.6% from 54,842 tons in April and falling by 13.1% year on year. Meanwhile, the ...

Tags: Domestic Rebar Shipments

Turkey's Rebar Exports Totaled 749,927 Tons in May,Rising Slightly by 1% Year on Year

Jul 9, 2013

Turkey’s rebar exports totaled 749,927 tons in May, rising slightly by 1% year on year and increasing by 3% from a month ago, according to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The country’s exports ...

Tags: Rebar Exports, Mineral

Latin America's Steel Imports From China Accounts for 10% of Global Exports of Steel

Jul 9, 2013

According to report of the Latin American steel association (Alacero), Latin America’s steel imports from China totaled 1.2 million tons in the first five months of this year, accounting for 10% of global exports of steel from China. ...

Tags: Steel Imports, Mineral

Indian Hot Rolled Coil (HRC) Market Has Remained Weak Recently

Jul 9, 2013

It’s reported that Indian hot rolled coil (HRC) market has remained weak recently. In fact, the Indian steelmakers have sought to raise HRC prices in spite of depreciated Rupees. However, the price rise was unfavorable to local ...

Tags: HRC Market, Mineral

LATICRETE Was Specified for Products and Expertise in a Magnificent Water Feature Project

Jul 8, 2013

LATICRETE was specified for its products and expertise in a magnificent water feature project recently at Three Gorges Mansion in Chendu, China. A state-owned Chinese power company, the China Three Gorges Corporation planned its new ...

Tags: Construction, Decoration, power plant

Cane Creek Is Offering Free to Retailers a Market Report on Headset Trends

Jul 8, 2013

Looking to take the guesswork out of stocking headsets, Cane Creek is offering free to retailers a market report on headset trends. The?2013 State of the Headset Market?report analyzes headset spec on more than 3,000 model-year 2013 ...

Tags: Transportation

Easton on Friday Announced a Batch of New Road Wheels

Jul 8, 2013

Easton on Friday announced a batch of new road wheels that feature tubeless tire compatibility, wider rim profiles and new hub designs. The line is topped by a pair of high-end carbon wheel models that includes what the company said is ...

Tags: Transportation, bike, Wheel

Valspar Has Appointed Norbert Dentressangle to Support Its Expansion in The UK Market

Jul 8, 2013

Valspar Corp. has appointed Norbert Dentressangle to provide warehousing and distribution to support its expansion in the UK market, in partnership with a major DIY retailer. With more than $4 billion in sales and 10,000 employees in 30 ...

Tags: Construction, Decoration, paints

Venice,a City of Enchantment, Is Also Besieged with Problems

Jul 8, 2013

A CITY of enchantment, Venice is also besieged with problems. It is threatened by rising sea levels, polluted lagoons and a grim economy. And glassmaking, its most famous industry, has long been sinking along with the city. Murano, an ...

Tags: Construction, Decoration, glass

Baosteel Engineering & Technology Group Has Expanded New Overseas Market.

Jul 8, 2013

Baosteel Engineering & Technology Group has expanded new overseas market. Recently, it has won the general contract of Vietnam Ha Tinh Steel Whole Plant Railway Project. This project is the first of Baosteel Engineering to engage in ...

Tags: Metallurgy, Mineral, Energy, steel

Key Issues Recent Developments in Cable Test Technology and The Particular Problems

Jul 8, 2013

Current key issues in the testing of power cables on systems from 11 kV to 132 kV, recent developments in cable test technology and the particular problems associated with cable testing in offshore applications are the main focus of the ...

Tags: Security, Protection

The Industry Must Regain Momentum in a Competitive Landscape

Jul 8, 2013

The industry must regain momentum in a competitive landscape that is proving increasingly competitive, by focusing on the sustainability of products and processes. This is the strong message put forward at the annual assembly of ACIMIT (the ...

Tags: Textile