[Inventario de bobinas laminadas en caliente de Zhangjiagang de SMM] El inventario de Zhangjiagang aumentó en comparación semanal esta semana

【SMM Steel】Thailand's steel industry seeks stronger govt support as rising input costs force price hikes. Steel prices are expected to rise 10-15% in April, with possible further hikes in May. The sector is facing higher transport, fuel, freight, and electricity costs, and relies heavily on imported scrap. No layoffs are planned, but competitiveness will weaken without support, including stronger AD protections and more local steel in public projects.

【SMM Steel】Hoa Phat is accelerating construction/equipment installation at its rail & special steel plant in Dung Quat Economic Zone. The project is ~35% complete, with total investment exceeding VND 10 trillion. Equipment installation begins in June with SMS group support. First high-speed railway products are planned for Q1 2027. The facility has 700,000 t/y capacity for high-quality specialized steel.

【SMM Steel】Interpipe completed its acquisition of ArcelorMittal's Romanian unit, AMTP Roman, effective Mar 31, 2026. The move expands Interpipe's European footprint and establishes its first EU production base. The facility will strengthen its vertically integrated ops in Ukraine. AMTP Roman produces seamless steel pipes with diameters from 168.3 mm to 406.4 mm.