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Aluminium Demand 'Disappointing' says Deutsche Bank

In its quarterly commodities comment on Tuesday, Deutsche Bank summarised global aluminium demand as disappointing despite current prices offering good value so far in 2013.

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FAQ: Does Aluminium Rust?

This latest instalment in our series of FAQ blogs is tackling the issue of corrosion on aluminium. We all know that steel is prone to rust. As iron corrodes it expands and oxidises, causing the red flakes we all recognise as rust on the surface. As these flakes

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The Innovative Metal Market

Steel and other metals have always been used in construction but mainly as a solid base. It’s always been a material that has been seen as reliable and strong, but never really one that can be used well for design. However, now things are changing and

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Japan Steel Output in Decline

The steel output of Japan has been forecasted to fall 4.1% this quarter, despite continued efforts to stimulate the economy.

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FAQ: What is Galvanised Steel?

Galvanised steel can be found just about everywhere. It is used to make buckets, rubbish bins, railings, roofing, hinges and much, much more. We know that it is more resistant to corrosion than untreated steel, making it perfect for use outdoors or in marine

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FAQ: What is Mild Steel?

Kicking off a new series of blog posts from Austen Knapman is a question we see asked time and time again: What is mild steel?

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