Modern manufacturers require service centre support that enables them to focus on running their business efficiently.  Time lost to poor quality or the cost of carrying large amounts of stock are no longer acceptable.  It is increasingly accepted that the price per tonne you pay for your slitting, blanking and decoiling is far from the only consideration when selecting the service centre that will work best for you, as Read More

The European Commission announced provisional safeguarding measures on imports of steel, prior to the start of the European summer holiday period. This created uncertainty at a time when many domestic mills are closed for several weeks, across July and August. Limited order volumes are usually placed, at this time. However, MEPS predicts higher than normal market activity across the industry, this month.

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The recent US announcement of a 25 percent tariff on steel imports certainly created a great deal of speculation and uncertainty in the EU market. It dominated discussions during MEPS research, in March. However, purchasing and prices were not directly affected by the news. E uropean strip mill product basis values continue to move up. Figures are still below the steelmakers’ proposed minimum target levels but producers appear Read More