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Special Product Feature STEEL SUSTAINABILITY Market Commentary by:  Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA)*  In today´s world, ‘sustainability’ makes good business sense. It provides a framework for corporate accountability, enhances operational efficiency and enables companies to monitor, report and minimise their environmental impact. So, what is sustainability? For business, it refers to practices and strategies that aim […]

Special Product Feature NEW ZEALAND Market Commentary The New Zealand steel and metals industry is a driving force within the New Zealand economy. However, it is also captive to the health of that economy, and to the world economy. It is therefore facing challenging times and could see a near-term contraction of activity and profitability. […]

Special Product Feature STAINLESS STEEL Market Commentary by:  ASSDA – Australian Stainless Steel Development Association The stainless steel industry in Australia plays a pivotal role in manufacturing, supplying critical infrastructure and serving hygienic applications such as pharmaceutical, food and beverage production. These are fundamental to our national safety and standard of living. Like much manufacturing in […]

Special Product Feature IMPORTERS Market Commentary by:  ASA – Australian Steel Association Australia´s construction sector is facing many challenges including rising labour costs and supply chain disruptions, Nevertheless, the steel industry remains resilient and is serving as a cornerstone for infrastructure development. Steel suppliers, traders, distributors and downstream manufacturers continue to play a vital role […]

Stainless Steel Feedstock Index Stainless Steel Feedstock Index – EAF (AUD) Stainless Steel Feedstock Index – EAF (USD) The Stainless Steel Feedstock Index (SSFI) is a creation of the newsletter Australian Steel News (ASN). Whilst it doesn´t show the actual cost of buying stainless steel in the Australian marketplace, it does show the month-to-month change […]

Special Product Feature WIRE PRODUCTS Market Commentary by:  AWIA – Australasian Wire Industry Association The Australasian steel wire industry is underpinned by the construction, agricultural and mining industries. Through the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, governments throughout Australia significantly boosted spending on infrastructure projects which had a flow on effect for all companies involved in […]