Russia: Izhstal repairs steelsmelting complex

Izhstal has completed the capital repairs of the steelsmelting complex. The complex consists of a powerful arc furnace (DSP-40), a continuous casting machine, a ladle-furnace and a degasser. The capacity of the complex is 300 thousand tons of billets per year. At present the company produces some 300 steel grades, including 37 stainless grades. The…

Russia: Izhstal implements electronic system to check quality certificate authenticity

Izhstal has implemented an electronic system, which allows customers to check the authenticity of the quality certificates on their own. The information on certificates together with their scanned images is kept in the special database. The certificate is considered verified if there is a complete correspondence between the printed and electronic versions and there is…

Russia: Izhstal exports up in H1 2018

In January-June Izhstal exported 31 thousand tons of metal, up 2.2-fold YoY. The share of exports in the overall output reached 14%. Belarus is one of the main export markets for the company. In 6 months exports there grew by 63% YoY. In particular, deliveries to the Minsk Tractor Works increased by 40%. (Ukrainian metal)

Russia: Izhstal output up in H1 2018

In January-June Izhstal produced 224 thousand tons of metal products, up by 9% YoY. Rolled metal manufacture increased by 12%, to 193 thousand tons. Sales of steel with special treatment of surface grew by 8%, of stainless grades without nickel – by 43%, and of speed steel – by 18%. Sales to the machine-building enterprises…