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September 2009 crude steel production

October 23, 2009

World crude steel production for the 66 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 107 million metric tons (mmt) in September. This is -0.6% lower than September 2008. World total crude steel production month-on-month has continued to show a steady increase since April 2009.

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NLMK commissions new hot-dip galvanizing line

October 23, 2009

NLMK has commissioned the fourth Hot-Dip Galvanizing Line (HDGL-4) with an annual capacity of 300,000 tonnes at the main production site in Lipetsk, Russia.

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Standardised production control and quality tracking for ThyssenKrupp Isbergues, France

October 23, 2009

ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel is updating the production management system for the rolling mill and thermal treatment in the electric strip cold rolling mill in Isbergues, France. The goals of ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel are harmonised processes and reduced expenditures in the IT administration by means of a standardised shop-floor system in all the plants.

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EU steel market stuck in slow motion

October 23, 2009

Eurofer’s October report on the Economic and Steel Market Outlook 2009-2011 shows that the EU economy most likely turned the corner during the 3rd quarter of 2009. However, the recovery pencilled in for the coming quarters will be slow and is still surrounded by high levels of uncertainty.

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Press-hardened parts for Porsche

October 19, 2009

Voestalpine Polynorm and Voestalpine Gutbrod, have jointly been awarded a major order by Porsche AG with a volume in excess of EUR 100 million. The scope of the contract includes safety-related components, floor structures and various other structural components for Porsche sports cars.

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Walsin Lihwa, Taiwan, to revamp EAF for stainless steel

October 19, 2009

Walsin Lihwa Corporation is to revamp of the existing electric arc furnace for stainless steel production in Yen Shui, Taiwan. In view of the changed market situation, the furnace will be
converted to the stainless steel product range.

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