Medium-sized, small processors of aluminium strip, plate to suspend for CNY

Published: Dec 29, 2018 15:00

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Large-sized processors with capacity above 100,000 mt have yet to announce maintenance or break schedule for CNY

SHANGHAI, Dec 29 (SMM) – Two processing companies of aluminium strip and plate, with capacity at some 30,000 mt each, have issued their maintenance schedule around the Chinese New Year holiday, SMM learned.

One mill plans to undertake maintenance during January 20-31, and to suspend on February 1-12 for a break. The other one will suspend for overhaul during February 1-24.

Large-sized processors with annual capacity above 100,000 mt have yet to announce any maintenance or break schedule for CNY, SMM learned.

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