In January, Interpipe increased steel manufacture by 69.8% YoY, to 93 thousand tons. Railroad products output dropped by 14%, to 13.8 thousand tons, while that of pipes grew by 29.5%, to 52.7 thousand tons. Europe accounted for 45% of sales, Ukraine for 31%, CIS for 16%, MENA for 6% and Americas for 2%. The main…
Azovstal is modernizing steel ladles in the converter shop. 2 ladles valued at 4.6 million UAH each were delivered in early February. One of the ladles has already been commissioned, while another is being prepared to be put into operation. Three more will be replaced during the year. Azovstal uses 18 ladles. (Ukrainian metal)
Sukhaya Balka reports a new purchase of machinery under an investment program to modernize mining and improve its safety and efficiency. The enterprise has purchased an Epiroc Boomer T1D drilling machine and a Derui mine excavator. Investments exceeded 20 million UAH. (Ukrainian metal)