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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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Chinese Steel Production Climbs 9.8%

Signs of a pick-up in the Chinese property market saw steel production soar to a new high in February, despite government officials’ efforts to streamline the industry and reign in capacity.

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Aluminium Scrap Market Tightens in the UK

Over the past few weeks the UK’s aluminium scrap market has tightened significantly, seeing prices increasing as much as 15% as buyers seek out raw material. Such price increases have been attributed to cold weather and Christmas shutdowns, which have

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