Tag: Latin America
Latin America imports tons of steel from China
In January-August 2016, the total exports of steel from China to the world -including finished (long steel, flat steel and seamless pipes) and steel-derivatives products (wire products and welded tubes) increased 7% versus Jan-Aug 2015, reaching 74.
Figures of Latin America steel industry
The figures of the Latin American steel industry during the first five months of the year continue to show weakness versus the same period a year ago.
Latin America imports 1.2 million tons of steel
The total exports of steel from China to the world -including finished (long steel, flat steel and seamless pipes) and steel-derivatives products (wire products and welded tubes) were 17.
Alacero reports 5% steel imports in Latin America
Alcero, the non-profit Latin American steel association has reported that in Jan-Aug 2015, China shipped 5.7 MT of finished steel to Latin America, 5% more than the 5.4 MT recorded during the same period in 2014.
Alstom wind tower factory in Brazil turns 1
Exactly one year ago, Alstom inaugurated its first wind tower factory in Latin America, located in the city of Canoas. The unit received about EUR 9.85M in investments and has a production capacity of 120 steel towers a year, which is equivalent to 350MW of power production.
RathGibson thinks globally and acts locally
RathGibson, a manufacturer of welded, welded and drawn, and seamless stainless steel, nickel, and titanium tubing, has responded to customer needs in Latin America by participating in the 14th FCE Pharma show, the International Exhibition of Technology for the Pharmaceutical Industry.