Monthly Archives: January 2011

Estonia have announced a rise in their producer price index

Estonia have announced a rise in their producer price index of industrial output of 5.4% when compared to December 2009. The price increases have been mostly put down to metal pressing and other metal industries in the country. Continue reading

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Zambian Mining Sector Stakeholders Welcome US Investment

Most of the stakeholders in Zambia’s metal mining sector have welcomed a planned $1 billion investment from US backers for a new copper mine in the country’s North-Western Province. They claim this will also allay concerns that the mining companies are getting more profits. Continue reading

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Steel Prices set to Rise by 60%

A recent report has revealed that Steel prices are set to soar by about 60% over the coming year, which may provide a boost for some firms in Birmingham and the Black Country, but may also contribute in a rise in metal thefts in the area. Continue reading

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Industries May Look to Replace Rare Metals

The rare earth and lithium metal markets in China and South America are bracing themselves for the impact of cvarious industries looking into ways of replacing the rare metals they supply in their products. Continue reading

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Indian Metal Container Lobbyists Demand Financial Incentives

India’s main metal container lobbying group, the Metal Container Manufactures Association, has demanded that the Indian government provide them with some form of financial incentive to further promote the use of eco-friendly packaging. Continue reading

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SteelFab Exhibition a Big Success

The SteelFab exhibition in Sharjah is currently being held at the town’s 16,000 sq metre exhibition centre. The metal pressing exhibition will include displays for vehicle arresting systems, metal welding machinery, machine tools and supplies used in metal press work, the sheet metal industry and more. Continue reading

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Worldwide Metal Castings Market on the Upswing

The worldwide industrial metal castings market is continuing on its slow upswing as a gradual turnaround in the automotive sector is leading to increased demand for metal castings and other metal products. China is expected to lead the global recovery … Continue reading

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Metal Industry leaders to Talk at Metal Matters Summit

A number of key metal industry personnel are set to make keynote speeches at the 6th Annual Metal Matters summit. Buy cheap Antibiotics The summit, which will be held between March 2nd and March 4th, is the premier summit within … Continue reading

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Finland’s Metal Production Rises Over November

An increase in production from the metal and energy manufacturing sectors has led to Finland’s industrial production increasing throughout the month of November. However the rate of the increase slowed in comparison to October, suggesting a slight drop in demand … Continue reading

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Rourkela Steel Plant End Third Quarter on a High

The Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has announced that they have maintained a steady growth over the first three quarters of the fiscal year, posting their best ever performance figures since the inception of the steel plant. Buy cheap Antibiotics Between … Continue reading

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