Strip mill product basis prices continue to move up in northern and southern Europe, in February. Regional producers propose further rises, in order to achieve their new target values. Imports are playing only a minor role in the market, at present, as a result of trade defence measures and unattractive quotations from third country suppliers. Delivery lead times from domestic steelmakers have extended, although no shortages are reported. Read More

EU Steel Prices to Reach Seven-Year High in Spring 2018 European flat and long product steel selling figures increased, in January. Local mills raised their offer prices in an attempt to recoup recent rises in raw material costs. Further escalation in steel prices is anticipated, in the short term. Consequently, the MEPS EU average all products composite selling figure is expected to rise to its highest level since April Read More

2018 promises to be an exciting year Our Operations Director, Kevin Edwards, is in the final stages of preparations for the installation of brand new pieces of machinery that will transform the capabilities of our Multi-Strand Blanking Line. The maximum coil width that the line can process will increase from 1500mm to 1650mm Line speed will be increased We will achieve improved length tolerances, to meet the need Read More