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2026-3-12 15:51:35 Industry News

Angang Steel's automotive steel shipments hit a record high in February

In February, Angang Steel shipped 60,000 tons of automotive steel, a new high for a single month in nearly five years. High-value-added and high-strength steel accounted for more than 60% of the shipments, and the company successfully secured orders for high-end products such as 22MnB5 and bridge housing steel, achieving a double improvement in product structure and market sales.

2026-3-9 15:59:32 Industry News

Ningbo Iron & Steel Named Zhejiang Province's 2025 “Pioneering” Future Factory

Ningbo Iron & Steel has been selected as a 2025 Zhejiang Province “Leading-Type” Future Factory for its achievements in intelligent transformation. By adopting innovative models such as “Scientists + AI,” the company has reduced R&D cycles by 30% and compressed delivery cycles to under 10 days, establishing itself as a benchmark for smart manufacturing in the steel industry.

2026-3-5 15:12:14 Industry News

Global stainless steel crude steel production increased by 2.1% year-on-year in 2025.

Global stainless steel crude steel production grew by 2.1% year-on-year in 2025, with Asia—particularly China—continuing to drive growth. The United States demonstrated robust performance, while the European Union saw a slight decline. Other regions experienced significant drops. Although the industry faces uncertainties ahead, the green transition presents new opportunities.

2026-3-2 15:54:18 Industry News

Wugang Successfully Develops 297mm Ultra-Thick EH36 Steel Plate, Boosting Marine Engineering Equipment Upgrades

Hebei Iron & Steel Group Wugang has successfully developed and produced over 120 tons of 297-millimeter-thick EH36 steel plates, filling a domestic gap in ultra-thick marine engineering steel specifications. These plates will be used in critical components of a 5,600-ton full-rotation crane.

2026-2-28 16:04:06 Industry News

Survival in Europe and Expansion in India: Tata Steel's Dual-Track Green Strategy

Tata Steel has adopted a dual-track decarbonization strategy—aggressive transformation in Europe and gradual capacity expansion in India—tailored to the divergent policy environments and market demands of the two regions. This approach underscores the critical role of regionalized pathways and government support in driving the green transition of the steel industry.

2026-2-25 16:41:30 Industry News

Henan Iron and Steel Group's High-Strength Ship Plates Set Sail for Turkey First Overseas Order Lands

Henan Iron and Steel Group's Zhoukou Base has completed the export of 1,000 tons of high-strength ship plates to Turkey, achieving a breakthrough in overseas markets. This milestone provides a model and opportunity for domestic steel traders to pursue high-end transformation under the new policy landscape.

2026-2-24 15:22:32 Industry News

450mm Bow Type Continuous Casting Technology Boosts Energy Efficiency Revolution in Heavy Plate Production

The bow type continuous casting technology for ultra-heavy plates revolutionizes the traditional ingot casting process through integrated casting and rolling (DHCR). While significantly improving the metallic yield, it substantially reduces energy consumption and carbon emissions, offering a green manufacturing solution for high-performance plates used in national strategic projects.

2026-2-23 17:12:06 Industry News

India and Brazil deepen cooperation on key minerals, aiming for a $20 billion trade target.

India and Brazil signed a memorandum of understanding on mining cooperation, aiming to secure raw material supplies for India's steel industry and reduce its dependence on China through full-chain collaboration in the iron ore and rare earth sectors. The memorandum also plans to increase bilateral trade to over $20 billion in the next five years.

2026-2-10 19:37:17 Industry News

The nation's first large-scale vertical steel model platform was launched in Handan.

The nation's first vertical large-scale model application service platform for the steel industry was launched in Handan. It aims to integrate industry resources through artificial intelligence technology, promote the intelligent transformation of the entire steel process, and help Hebei Province move from a major steel province to a strong steel province.