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FAQ: What is the Difference between Mild Steel and Stainless Steel?

Today we’re tackling another frequently asked question regarding our mild steel. There are a number of key differences between types of steel which make them suitable for different applications depending on differences to properties including strength,

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European Crude Steel Production: 2012 In Review

In 2012 the European Union produced a total of 168 million tonnes of crude steel, a fall of 5% from 2011. Production in the second half of the business year fell below that of the first half, following the same trend seen in 2011 set by a reaction to a weakening

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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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