[SMM Steel] Le marché d'importation de HRC au Vietnam s'affaiblit alors que les acheteurs pressent à la baisse

New technology that is adopted by Hyundai Steel is TrimRob technology, a technology that created together with Polytec & Primetal Technologies. This robot will able to make wire rod in various grades and strength, and consistently cut the required amount for wire sizes from 5.5 to 20 mm. “Leveraging robots is critical to the steel industry. With TrimRob, Hyundai Steel is able to significantly reduce repetitive strain injuries while moving operators to higher-value work,” said Ravindra Goyal, head of process for Primetals Technologies USA.

The International Trade Administration Comission of South Africa (ITAC) made the investigation covers cold-rolled coils, cut-to-length products and narrow strip made of iron, non-alloy steel and other alloy steel beside stainless steel. This application is submitted by ArcelorMittal South Africa and ITAC stated that this becuase there is a causal link between increased imports into SACU (South Africa Customs Unions) markets and alleged injury to the local markets.

[SMM HRC Daily Trading] Le 22 juillet, le volume combiné des transactions quotidiennes de bobines laminées à chaud des entreprises échantillons dans les quatre villes de SMM (Shanghai, Lecong, Tianjin, Ningbo) était de 12 270 tonnes métriques, soit une augmentation de 270 tonnes métriques (+2,3 %) par rapport au jour précédent, une baisse de 27,14 % en glissement annuel selon le calendrier grégorien, et une baisse de 12,98 % en glissement annuel selon le calendrier lunaire.