Dneprospetsstal, situated in Zaporozhye, has limited operation. “In order to provide technogenic safety, steel production has been suspended,” the company said. All the other shops are operating. Shift work has been adjusted to curfew. (Ukrainian metal)
Metinvest has decided to mothball the Avdiivka Coke and Chemical Works, having suspended operation in a number of shops. “Due to the Russian invasion and the absence of logistics, AKHZ is forced to mothball its second, third and fourth by-product coke shops, as well as the second chemical wing,” the group said. Some employees continue…
In January-February, Ukraine procured 520.4 thousand tons of scrap, down by 18.5% YoY. The drop is due to the seasonal factor as well as export limitations. Exports in 2 months amounted to 7.1 thousand tons, down by 76.6%, while imports fell by 94.9%, to 0.1 thousand tons. Deliveries to metal companies decreased by 15.5%, to…
In January-February, Yuzhniy Mining and Processing Works increased iron ore concentrate output by 19.2% YoY, to 2.39 million tons. In February, the company produced 1.15 million tons of concentrate, up by 18.7% YoY, but down by 7.2% MoM. In 2021, UGOK increased iron ore concentrate manufacture by 5.5% YoY, to 13.5 million tons. (Ukrainian metal)
In January-February, Ukraine exported $2.04 billion worth of ferrous metals, up by 34.8% YoY. In February, exports grew by 32.5%, to $1.01 billion. The share of ferrous metal in the overall exports was 17.6% as opposed to 17.9%. Imports grew by 86.8%, to $230 million. (Ukrainian metal)
Due to the growing aggression of Russia, Zaporizhstal and Zaporozhkoks will be mothballed. At the same time, employees will not be fired. All the wages and social guarantees will be retained. (Ukrainian metal)
Centravis, one of the largest manufacturers of stainless steel pipes in Europe, has suspended operation till March 9. “At the same time, our sales offices in Houston (USA), Essen (Germany), Milan (Italy), Krakow (Poland) and Dubai (UAE) will remain open,” the company reported. In 2021, Centravis produced 19.45 thousand tons of pipes and intended to…
In two days Interpipe has produced 96 Czech hedgehogs. They have already been supplied to construct fortifications. Together with the Victor Pinchuk Foundation, the company is buying protection gear for the army and the territorial defense squads. “When asked, we provide fuel, metal, pipes, concrete blocks, plates, nails, construction materials, etc.,” Interpipe noted. (Ukrainian metal)