The new AISC guide – how to realize projects with structural steel
In the new guide for architects is a new 80-page technical report from the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and explains how structural steel projects are carried out. Founded in 1921, this institute serves the structural steel design community and the construction industry in the United States. AISC has a long tradition of providing […]
Liberty Steel intends to invest EUR 200 million in the Galati steel plant
In July 2019, Libery Steel completed the acquisition of seven large steel plants and five service centers in seven European countries from ArcelorMittal, this transaction also included the Galati steel plant. Liberty House, part of the GFC Alliance, is an international group based in Great Britain, controlled by the industrialist of Indian origin Sanjeev Gupta, […]
One World Trade sets new architectural standards in urban design
Representing renewal and hope, One World Trade Center, with a height of 541 m, has a thin and conical triangular shape, which shines in the light setting new architectural standards. The building has a hybrid structure composed of a high-strength concrete core, surrounded by a steel perimeter frame. As far as steel is concerned, technology […]
Spain asks Brussels, after Brexit, to limit steel imports from China
Spain asks Brussels to limit Chinese steel imports after Brexit. The Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, sent a letter to the European Commission to request a review of the „safeguard measures„. Or temporary import restrictions. Although the letter does not mention them openly, it refers to steel imports from China, a country […]
Blechexpo 2019 – the international fair for the industrial processing of sheets
Blechexpo is a dedicated fair focused on solutions for the industrial processing of sheets, pipes and profiles. It takes place in Stuttgart, every two years, together with Schweisstec – the fair for joining technologies. This year, Blechexpo will take place between November 5 and 8. This year’s edition will break several records: approximately 1,500 exhibitors […]
What is the difference between HE profiles?
To better exemplify the difference between the HE profiles, I have attached a sketch. Where it can be seen that for the same profile size the weight, the height of the profile (h1), as well as the thickness of the heart (s) and wings (b) differ. Hea, Heb and Hem profiles have a much higher […]
China’s Jingye Group set to acquire British Steell
According to Reuters, China’s Jingye Group said on Monday (11.11.2019) that it had reached a tentative deal to buy British Steel. The Chinese promise to invest 1.2 billion pounds ($1.5 billion) over the next decade. Which will save thousands of jobs. This agreement has major political significance, as the UK prepares to elect a new […]
Europe targets Asia and Africa for scrap metal exports
Dutch and Belgian exports of scrap metal to Asia and Africa continued to grow between January and June. As exporters sought further diversification as an alternative to the increasingly volatile Turkish market. Turkey remained the biggest buyer, but its imports fell to 2.28 million tonnes from 2.35 million tonnes a year earlier. This decline may […]
The situation between ArcelorMittal and the Italian government could end in court
Disputes arose between ArcelorMittal and the Italian government based on the takeover of a steel factory in Taranto, in southern Italy, which came with a series of bureaucratic and legal problems. All this led Mr. Mittal last month to withdraw from the agreement concluded with the Italian government a year ago. Akshmi Mittal developed her […]
Challenges and opportunities for the steel industry
It is important to evaluate the environmental impact of steel production. Several countries have imposed environmental safety regulations to restrict the amount of GHG (especially Co2) emitted by industrial sectors. This puts pressure on steel producers to come up with new processes or techniques to produce high quality steel. At the same time reducing CO2 […]
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