Pittini revamps southern Italian plant Italian long steel producer Pittini is investing in revamping its SiderPotenza rolling mill in the south of the country. With hot start-up scheduled for 2027, the project will improve production efficiency while reducing billet reheating gas consumption and overall CO2 emissions, in line with Pittini Group’s sustainability strategy, Kallanish notes. Italian equipment maker Danieli was awarded the … The post Pittini revamps southern Italian plant first appeared on EUROMETAL.

#LatestUpdates #Italy #Pittini #steellongs Pittini revamps southern Italian plant

European long steel market stable as buyers return; mills eye higher prices The European domestic long steel market remained largely steady Feb. 19, as mills continued their attempts to raise prices on higher production costs, while demand showed early signs of improvement. “When you’re at rock bottom, buyers start placing…

#LatestUpdates #longsteel #steellongs European long steel market stable as buyers return; mills eye higher prices

Italian longs prices flatten The Italian long steel market is still in a stable state, with no change in prices since January, Kallanish notes. Over the last two weeks, some niche sectors have placed orders, but sales of longs and flats are generally still limited to a few…

#LatestUpdates #Italy #steellongs Italian longs prices flatten

Northern European long steel market inhibited by weak demand from construction sector Demand for long steel remained weak in Northern Europe in the week to Wednesday January 22, with no signs of improving interest from the region’s construction sector, sources told Fastmarkets. But high energy prices mean mills in the region maintained…

#LatestUpdates #Construction #Energy #steellongs Northern European long steel market inhibited by weak demand from construction sector

ArcelorMittal increases longs prices in Europe ArcelorMittal is increasing its prices for long products throughout Europe by €25/tonne ($25.6/t), Kallanish hears from market sources. The decision was driven by rising energy costs, which are making current longs prices unsustainable. The steelmaker is…

#LatestUpdates #ArcelorMittal #longs #steellongs ArcelorMittal increases longs prices in Europe