Russia: construction begun at Altai-Koks

Koksokhimmontazh has started constructing above ground structures to implement coal charge stamping at the coke over battery No. 5 of Altai-Koks. According to the new technique, the charge will be loaded into the coke oven not from above, but horizontally as a briquette. This year 12 objects will be built at the site. “The technique…

Russia: BMK confirms metal wares quality

Beloretsk Iron and Steel Works has confirmed the quality certificates for its wire and rebars used to reinforce ferroconcrete structures. The Mosstroysertifikatsia specialists have checked the manufacturing technique, the machinery condition and participated in testing samples of the products. The certificates have been issued for 3 years with annual confirmation. BMK has been cooperating with…

Ukraine: pipe exports up in 2018

In 2018 Ukraine exported 657 thousand tons of pipes valued at $737.8 million. This is the highest result in the past 4 years. In 2015 Ukraine exported 594.1 thousand tons of pipes valued at $576.4 million. Thus, in 2018 exports grew by 9.5% and by 21.8% from 2015 respectively. Last year Ukraine exported 624.9 thousand…