Press Releases

More pronounced slowdown EU economy – steel demand will continue to grow albeit at a reduced rate

EUROFER is surprised and disappointed by the misinformation being peddled by ORGALIME, the European Engineering Industries Association, and by its members. The unfounded accusation, that the steel industry is unjustly manipulating price levels in Europe, is designed to completely mislead.

European Commission opens in-depths investigation

This morning, mining giant BHP Billiton notified to the European Commission its intention to merge with competitor Rio Tinto.

The European Commission with today’s publication in its Official Journal (C 113 of 08/05/2008) opened anti-dumping proceedings against imports of wire rod from China, Turkey and Moldova as was requested by EUROFER, the European Confederation of Iron and Steel Industries, on March 25.

EUROFER refutes wrong allegations on SSCR case.

Common position of the Steel industry’s employers and trade unions warns Commission climate change package, if not improved, would put European steel industry and tens of thousands of jobs at stake.

Economic and steel market outlook 2008-2009 - The April ’08 Report from EUROFER’s Economic Committee

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EUROFER tinplate producers are confident that tinplate will remain the material of choice for packaging applications despite rising raw material costs

EUROFER alarmed by 200 % increase of coking coal prices