The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) (Finland) has decided to increase its activities in the area of stainless steel long products. During its annual general meeting (ISSF-9 in Helsinki), ISSF has organised a special session for delegates from the long product producers in the ISSF membership. Representatives from Asian and European mills attended the meeting. Delegates discussed current ISSF activities in the long products area. These included statistics, business surveys, and capacity development surveys.