Ukraine: Kremniypolymer and ZTMK owe 0.5 billion UAH for electricity

In addition to increasing debts, Kremniypolymer and Zaporozhye Titanium and Magnesium Works keep on stocking hazardous materials and cooperating with Russia. “As of today their total debt to the regional power generating company exceeds 500 million UAH. They also increase stocks of hazardous materials. In particular, Kremniypolymer increased ammonia and chlorine stocks by 60 tons”,…

Russia: OMK to receive Danieli machinery

United Metallurgical Company has chosen Danieli (Italy) as the main supplier and assembler of the pipe quality control, thermal treatment and processing line. The machinery, supplied within the program of modernization, will be installed at Vyksa Iron and Steel Works in the pipe electric arc shop No. 1. The line is expected to be put…

Russia: Mechel steel output up in Q1 2017

In January-March Mechel increased steel output by 8% YoY, to 1.121 million tons. According to the company statement, pig iron output went up by 4%, to 1.046 million tons, flat rolled metal manufacture increased by 20%, to 153 thousand tons, bars – dropped by 4%, to 705 thousand tons. The production of beams, rails and…