Support structures for photovoltaic panels made of galvanized pipe
Photovoltaic panel support structures made of square, rectangular or round thermally galvanized pipe. Recently, the demand for hot-dip galvanized pipes used to make the support for panels has increased significantly. The price of electricity is felt by everyone, which leads to an increased demand for photovoltaic panels. This system mounted on structures supporting photovoltaic panels […]
The steel industry in Germany and the energy crisis
The steel industry in Germany is affected by the energy crisis. Industry representatives claim that political action is urgently needed to keep energy prices under control. Photo source – forbes.ro Gazprom has suspended gas deliveries through the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline, currently indefinitely. The announcement made on September 5, 2022, by Vladimir Putin’s spokesman, […]
The steel producer Dunaferr was forced to stop production
The steel producer Dunaferr was forced to stop production on September 16, 2022. The Hungarian steel mill Dunaferr in Dunaújváros also stopped the second furnace. This decision comes after the company closed the first furnace, with an annual steel production capacity of 550,000, at the end of August. Expected closure for a period of 60 […]
European steel producers reduce production
European steel producers are reducing production due to market instability. The steel sector is one of the major energy-intensive industries. It is particularly vulnerable to the ongoing energy crisis, thus impacting steel prices. Rising input costs, in addition to eroding demand, have already caused a wave of cuts that threaten the viability of Europe’s entire […]
Prospects for steel demand in 2022
The World Steel Association estimates a steel demand in 2022 contracted by 2.3%. It will reach 1,796.7 Mt. after having grown by 2.8% in 2021. „The global economy is affected by persistent inflation, the monetary tightening of the USA, the economic deceleration of China and the consequences of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. High […]
The Libery Galati Iron and Steel Plant will produce steel using electric arc furnaces
The Libery-Galati Iron and Steel Plant, owned by the Liberty Steel Group, will produce steel using electric arc furnaces. A series of equipment from South Korea to be transferred to the Galati platform. On November 25, 2022, the Liberty Steel Group announced the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of the Dongbu steel platform […]
Structural steel
A structural steel is a category of steel used to manufacture building materials in a variety of forms. Giving architects and civil engineers freedom in design. The history of steel constructions begins in the 20th century. During the Second World War, steel became available at affordable prices, causing many contractors to choose it as a […]
What does the end of 2022 look like for the steel market
What does the end of 2022 look like for the steel market? There are indications that the global steel sector will not fully recover in 2023. We expect significantly lower earnings for steel producers. The global economic slowdown has ended the period of exceptionally high prices supported by pent-up demand after the pandemic. China and […]
The new administrative capital of Egypt – an oasis built of steel
An oasis built of steel is the new administrative capital of Egypt. A large-scale infrastructure project, located on the outskirts of Cairo. It will be crowned by the tallest skyscraper in Africa. In many cases, steel frames are chosen to develop urban projects. Steel structures are used for tall buildings with several floors, due to […]
Amnesty for illegal constructions in Turkey
The amnesty for illegal constructions in Turkey is at the root of the disaster caused by the two earthquakes of February 6, 2023. After another devastating earthquake in 1999, a law was promulgated that imposes very strict anti-seismic criteria. The rules require structures in earthquake-prone regions to use high-quality concrete, reinforced with steel bars. Also, […]
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