Russia: Izhstal turns 257

Izhstal, a part of Mechel, is now 257 years old. The best employees received various awards and medals. “The works has a good history. Our task is to retain and multiply the labor traditions of Izhevsk metal makers and to continue the legacy began by our predecessors”, the company managing director Sergey Kozennov declared. (Ukrainian…

Russia: Izhstal deliveries to Belarus up in 2016

In 2016 Izhstal, a part of Mechel, increased deliveries to Belarusian MAZ by 71% YoY. Supplies to Spetsagro increased by 96%. Shipments to other major Belarusian companies also increased. In 2016 exports totaled 7.5% of Izhstal output. The company exported to 21 countries. Major importers were Belarus, Belgium, Kazakhstan, USA, Germany and France. Alloyed steel…

Russia: Izhstal stainless steel output up in 2016

In 2016 Izhstal, a part of Mechel, increased stainless steel output 2-fold YoY. Stainless steel production totaled 16.5 thousand tons. Continuous cast billet accounted for 19% of all steel produced, its output having increased 3-fold YoY. Stainless ingots manufacture went up 1.8-fold. At present the company is capable of producing 250 nickel-containing stainless steels and…

Russia: Izhstal output up in 2016

In 2016 Izhstal, a part of Mechel, increased output by 50% YoY. Output volume totaled 378 thousand tons; sales volume reached 375 thousand tons. Steel manufacture increased by 32% YoY, to 261 thousand tons; that of rolled metal – by 33%, to 343 thousand tons. The highest growth was achieved in stainless and alloyed steel…