In November 2019 Russia imported 9.9 thousand tons of copper scrap and waste, up by 56% MoM and 4-fold YoY. Deliveries from Germany grew by 52%, to 2.4 thousand tons, and from Kyrgyzstan – by 45%, to 902 tons. In 11 months of 2019 imports totaled 48.2 thousand tons, up by 91% YoY. In monetary…
Beloretsk Iron and Steel Works has concluded a contract for the delivery of 12 new drawing benches under the project to modernize its wire-rope manufacture. The total cost of the purchase exceeds 580 million rubles. Mario Friegrio S.p.A., Italy will supply the machinery to produce spring, rebar, rope and welded wire. The machinery will be…
In 2019 ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih increased investments in labor safety by 27% YoY, to 503.4 million UAH. Expenses per each employee exceeded 25 thousand UAH. Last year 30 accidents with the loss of working days were registered among the company and contractors’ employees, including 4 fatal accidents: 1 with AMKR employee and 3 with contractors.…
Interpipe has licensed its manufacture in Colombia and the UAE to produce UPJ-M threads. Now foreign shops can make threads on pipes and accessories on the spot. “The certification of foreign shops to produce Interpipe premium joints is another step to improve service and expand sales markets”, the company said. (Ukrainian metal)