Hebei’s galvanising plants suspend, cut production on heavy pollution

SHANGHAI, Mar 27 (SMM) – Galvanising plants in Hebei province suspended and limited production after an orange-level alert was issued for air pollution, SMM learned. Regular operations are likely to resume by March 28, at the latest.

An orange-level alert is the second-highest level in China’s four-level air pollution warning system. An orange-level alert indicates that smog has decreased visibility to less than 2,000 metres and heavy industries will be required to cut output to 50%.

It is likely that March output across galvanising plants in north China will be affected by the repeated production cuts and suspensions on environmental concerns.

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