Promills announces the publication of the new corporate website.
Promills is glad to announce the publication of the new corporate website, a useful visit if you wish to know something more about the company and its Modular System. After decades of experience in the lamination construction techniques, Promills has developed a design system that allows to obtain a wide range of rolling cassettes just using a relatively small number of standardized components. Promills lamination techniques are innovative and help you save on equipment costs and rolling.
Promills will be exhibiting in wire Dusseldorf, at stand 16G04.
You're kindly invited to visit the firm's website, which contains helpful videos, news and information. Click on “More...” to go straight to the website.
American Iron and Steel Institute: Total Steel Import Permit Tons Up 21 Percent in January, Import Market Share at 23 Percent.
Based on the Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that total steel import permit applications for the month of January totaled 2,691,000 net tons (NT). This was a 21% increase from the 2,230,000 permit tons recorded in December and a 35% increase from the December preliminary imports total of 1,997,000 NT. Import permit tonnage for finished steel in January was 2,103,000 NT, up 39% from the preliminary imports total of 1,510,000 NT in December. January 2012 total and finished steel import permit tons would annualize at 32,295,000 NT and 25,232,000 NT, up 14% and 16%, respectively, vs. the 28,448,000 NT and 21,871,000 NT imported in 2011. The estimated finished steel import market share in January was 23%.
OCN SpA has been manufacturing equipment for the ferrous and non-ferrous industries since 1977 in the North Eastern part of Italy in Tavagnacco. Thanks to the wealth of experience and know-how acquired throughout the decades, a highly motivated and specialized team of 60 employees and a workshop of more than 10,000 m², OCN has been designing, manufacturing and commissioning state-of-the-art and custom finishing lines that process bars, coils, tubes and pipes of copper, brass, bronze, aluminum and steel.
OCN prides itself in:
- Building and maintaining business-partner relationships with our end-users. The quality of our service and our dependability in support has earned over the years an exceptionally high customer loyalty. The vast majority of clients have turned to OCN year after year for additional lines, equipment, or consulting.
- Incessant pursuit of improvement and innovation that constantly strives for the best performance, often anticipating and surpassing the performance demands of our clients. Our state-of-the-art equipment and processing lines maximize productivity, product quality while minimizing operation and production costs.
- Supplying ready and tested equipment. Everything is assembled and hot tested in-house prior to shipment. This combined with extensive material standardization greatly minimizes the total investment cost and ensures a smooth and quick installation and commissioning.
Brazil CSN's German Buy Will Offset Expansion Delays. Staff Reporters Dow Jones MetalSource Steel
Brazilian steelmaker CSN's (CSNA3.BR, SID) purchase of long products steelmaking assets in Germany is positive as it allows the company to recoup some of the delays in setting up its own long steel products plant in Volta Redonda, Brazil, broker SLW Corretora says. With existing capacity, the new plant and the German assets, CSN's steelmaking capacity will leap to 7.2 million tons a year in 2013, from 5.6 million tons at present, SLW says. Long steel products is a new area for CSN and German knowhow could be important in getting its long steel plant up and running in Brazil, SLW says.
Find out the main events in the wire, tube, cable, sheet metal and fasteners industry. Find out which shows to attend, where they are and who is exhibiting.
Samumetal + Sasme 2011 08 – 11 February 2012 Pordenone, Italy SAMUMETAL: Exhibition of technologies and tools for metalworking SASME: Metalworking Subcontracting Exhibition www.samumetal.it
Bautec 2012 21 - 25 February 2012 Berlin, Germany International Building Trade Fair www.bautec.com
Bonaiti Spa will be present at “Wire&Tube”2012 inDusseldorf.
The press office of the company Bonaiti S.p.A, producer of steel strip and steel wire, notifies that it will be present as exhibitor at the International Fair ”Wire&Tube” of Dusseldorf from 26thto 30thMarch 2012.
The company invites all of you to visit its stand in Hall 16, Number B43.
AISI Commends WTO Panel for Finding that China’s Raw Materials Export Restrictions Violate its WTO Obligations.
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) commended a World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body ruling for affirming an earlier dispute resolution panel’s conclusion that China’s restrictions on the exports of nine raw materials violate its international obligations. AISI welcomed the WTO decision and applauded the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for its strong advocacy over several years of involvement in the dispute resolution proceeding.
CHIMAR Group and its brand CPS Packaging Solutions will be present at the next ipack-ima, which will be held at Rho Pero Exhibition Centre from 28th of February to 3rd of March 2012. Ipack-ima is one of the most important fairs in Europe, concerning packaging products and technologies.
CHIMAR Group will be happy to introduce the whole range of its products and services; industrial packaging, wooden and carton board packaging, corrosion inhibitors (VCI), development and management of logistics projects.
Come and visit us, pavilion n. 22 – stand C85; we are already waiting for you!
RIO DE JANEIRO -(Dow Jones)- Investments at Brazilian miner Vale SA (VALE, VALE5.BR) ended 2011 below levels originally planned due to increasing difficulties in investing, Vale directors said Friday. The company invested $16.4 billion in 2011, below the $24 billion originally announced for the year, according to information presented by Investor-Relations Director Roberto Castello Branco and Chief Financial Officer Tito Martins at a seminar in Rio de Janeiro. Investments fell below expectations due to difficulties in obtaining environment licenses, manpower and setting up new projects, Martins said. "From now on we will only announce investments when we are sure we will carry them out," Martins said. The company has said in 2012, it will invest $21.4 billion in developing projects including in iron ore, copper, coal and fertilizers, Martins said.
MicroStudio Solutions for Quality PTX - New high-sensitivity torsiometer
MicroStudio presents the new high-sensitivity automatic torsiometer that overturns the concept of measurement of torque to cover the needs of measures of very small and critical torsion springs. The use of 3-axis motorized ensures extremely rapid preparation of the test, the load cell system is designed for maximum sensitivity. This instrument cover a range of sensitive springs, which until now was impossible to control. For more details visit MicroStudio's online stand.
UK Steel: Economic uncertainty and falling confidence hits output.
UK steel output in 2011 ended the year just 0.8% higher than in 2010 as the eurozone crisis and economic uncertainty in the second half of the year badly affected demand as customers ran down stocks. However, steel demand is forecast to pick up this quarter on the back of restocking in supply chains and the current increase in the price of steel is reflecting this more positive outlook..
I.LE.S., the Italian company specialized in the field of industrial heat treatment furnaces since 1986, will be involved in various exhibitions in the coming months.
We highlight the presence in: * WIRE in Düsseldorf (Germany), 26-30 March 2012 * MECSPE in Parma (Italy), 29-31 March 2012 * METEF in Verona (Italy), 18-21 April 2012 * METALLOOBRABOTKA in Moscow (Russia), May 28th - June 1st 2012
Indian industry body ASSOCHAM calls for raising import duty on steel products.
Indian industry body ASSOCHAM called for raising import duty on steel products from the prevailing five per cent to a minimum of ten per cent so that domestic manufacturers can withstand growing imports from China and CIS countries. The challenging global environment is bringing fierce competitive pressures on performance and price reduction. “The oversupply in international markets is forcing China and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to dump their steel products like hot rolled coils, cold rolled coils and other coated products into growing markets like India,” said secretary general D.S. Rawat.
ROLLING TOOLS at the Wire 2012 International Wire and Cable Trade Fair, Dusseldorf 26-30 March 2012.
Rolling Tools announces to all its clients that it will take part in the WIRE 2012, Dusseldorf 26th-30th March 2012. The team is pleased to receive you at its stand, Hall 15 Booth F25, to show the products and to answer to all your questions.
World Steel Association: World crude steel output increases by 6.8% in 2011.
World crude steel production reached 1,527 megatonnes (Mt) for the year of 2011. This is an increase of 6.8% compared to 2010 and is a record for global crude steel production. All the major steel-producing countries apart from Japan and Spain showed growth in 2011. Growth was particularly robust in Turkey, South Korea and Italy.
Annual production for Asia was 988.2 Mt of crude steel in 2011, an increase of 7.9% compared to 2010. The region’s share of world steel production increased slightly from 64.0% in 2010 to 64.7% in 2011.
Gauder has in stock... Double Twist Stranding Line
Gauder s.a. has in stock this Double Twist Stranding Line suitable to produce up to AWG 4/0 Cu/Al conductor. Very sturdy design as equipped by 4 motors.
China Hunan Valin 2011 Net Profit Likely CNY50 Mln-CNY90 Mln -Xinhua. Staff Reporters Dow Jones MetalSource Steel
BEIJING (Dow Jones)--Hunan Valin Steel Co. (000932) expects to have swung to a net profit of CNY50 million-CNY90 million last year, the state-run Xinhua News Agency reported Friday. The Shenzhen-listed company, which had a 2010 net loss of around CNY2.6 billion, was boosted by CNY1.17 billion in government subsidies last year, the news agency reported. As the steel industry remains mired in losses, Valin plans to introduce management reforms this year, including at its three major units, Hunan Valin Xiangtan Iron & Steel Co., Valin LY Steel Co. and Hengyang Valin Steel Tube Co., Xinhua said. Hunan Valin plans to try to reduce procurement costs by centralizing its units' iron ore imports, among other measures, the report said. A Valin spokesman couldn't be reached for comment Friday.
Condat ready to launch CONDATUB C33 at Tube Düsseldorf 2012. Increased performance for Hot Tube Rolling with Ceramic coatings.
At the next TUBE Düsseldorf 2012 show, CONDAT will launch a new and innovative product dedicated to hot rolling of seamless steel tubes: CONDATUB C 33. This new formulation was developed using knowledge gained in the field of aeronautic forging where similar processing conditions and constraints exist. Developed as a ceramic based powder, CONDATUB C33 is a product with high technical value. CONDATUB C33 eliminates sticking during hot rolling. It also improves internal surface finish quality of hot rolled tubes and eases mandrel extraction operations. Easy to use, it is sprayed inside the tubes before introducing the mandrel (CONDAT can assist with the choice of suitable spray equipment). Eliminating the need for additional lubricant, CONDATUB C 33 simplifies the process and reduces waste disposal costs. CONDATUB C33 is the economical solution for reducing the overall costs in hot rolling of seamless steel tubes.
CONDAT’s principle philosophy is also to offer products whose chemistry is stable and environmentally responsible. CONDATUB C33 eliminates the need for lubricants containing graphite and phosphates in the workshops, thus offering a healthier working environment for the operators. Without Borax nor SVHC substances, CONDATUB C33 minimizes the inhalation risk of toxic products by the operators and offers a process without effluents.
A range rich in technologies. CONDAT will exhibit at TUBE Düsseldorf 2012 (Hall 5 D16) show a wide range of products adapted to all tube production processes, with in particular very specific lubricants for: Hot rolling operations : - Lubricants for mandrels in powder or liquid form. - Micronized, synthetic graphite dispersions in aqueous media offering an alternative to petroleum products. These products enable optimum lubrication of the dies and a very precise tube calibration. - Cooling and protection products after extrusion Rolling / welding operations : - Concentrated soluble products allowing for easy forming operations with optimum surface finish while protecting the machines. - Protection products allowing long term storage with no corrosion risks.
CONDAT also used its expertise in the cold wire drawing/forming field to develop a complete range of products including surface treatments, concentrated solubles, drawing oils, pastes and forming gel to answer all requests of its customers.
Russian Stainless Steel Development Association: Stainless Steel Imports to Russia rose +26,4%
According to SpetsStal's estimate, the aggregate volume of imported stainless steel products from Jan to Nov 2011, if compared to the equal period of 2010, rose +26.4% to 223,455 tons. Imports of STS flats rose +28.7%, longs – +55.0%, wire – +20.5% and slabs/ingots – +112.0 Imports of STS seamless and welded tubes decreased by 13.1% and 1.6%, respectively. The structure of STS imports was formed by flats with a share of 68.1% out of the total STS imports to Russia (Jan-Nov 2010 – 66.9%), followed by: longs – 15.6% (12.7%), welded tubes – 6.7% (8.6%), seamless tubes – 5.9% (8.5%), wire – 2.3% (2.4%) and slabs/ingots – 1.5% (0.9%).
STS Imports to Russia (Jan – Nov 2010/2011), tons percentage variation compared to 2010 Flats: 152275, +28,7% Longs: 34797, +55% Wire: 5030, + 20.5 Slabs/ingots: 3274, +112% Seamless tubes: 13130, -13.1% Welded tubes: 14949, -1.6% Total: 223455, +26.4%
Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp.: New Equipment in Stock for 2012! Recently acquired machines - wire drawing, extrusion lines, rotating equipment, tubular & sz stranders, drop coilers and more.
Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp. has over 20,000 machines in stock for all your wire, cable, and optical fiber manufacturing needs. All machines can be offered in as-is condition, test run, painted or completely reconditioned with new electronics. Contact us today to begin moving your projects forward in the new year!
Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp. is pleased to offer the following equipment for immediate sale:
Ceeco Drum Twister Size: 60" / 1.5m Model: TW-80 Direction: Right to Left Control Panel with Reliance Drives Operator Panel Learn More
Tensor Oscillator I SZ Strander Model: OSC-100-15 Year of Manufacture: 2000 Line Direction: Left to Right Speed: 1000 RPM Learn More
Bartell Tubular Stranders Model: 6B62 I 6 Bays - 6.5" / 165mm 14 Available I Learn More
Model: 6B64 I 6 Bays - 10"/ 254mm 7 Available I Learn More
Model: 12B64 I 12 Bays - 10" / 254m 2 Available I Learn More
Eurodraw 16-Wire Drawing Line 16 Position Payoff Station Thermcraft Annealing Furnace Multi-wire Drawing Machine Model MSS.100.16 (4) Static Spoolers 4 Available Learn More
Brazil Steel Industry has presented lower revised forecasts.
Despite the all-time high output forecast for 2011 of 35.3 Mt, 2011 was a difficult year for the Brazilian steel industry. The Brazil Steel Institute had to revise its forecasts, which have come out lower. The exceeding steel production capacity compared to demand remains high worldwide (500 Mt) and in Brazil as well (20.2 Mt). Like other countries in Latin America, Brazil has been suffering deeper deindustrialization caused by increased direct and indirect steel importation. The metal-mechanic chain has been strongly impacted. Over 60% of China's exportations to Brazil are of metal-mechanic goods. “Given this scenario, we have had to bring our crude steel forecasts down by 3%”, said the President of the Board of Brazil Steel, André B. Gerdau Johannpeter.
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Vassena Filiere Srl: dies VG402R for the high speed drawing.
„VG402R“ is a system of drawing, formed by two components: a Die and a Pressure Die. The die has a core that is well dimensioned compared to the holes; it is assembled in fixed and immovable way in its compact casing in standard, commonly used, measures. The pressure die, with cylindrical hole and pointed final part made of hard metal, fits perfectly in the cone entrance of the die, permitting the removal of the lubricant solidification in the cone of the die, during the pauses. The particular structure of the pressure core guarantees efficacy and constancy to the lubrication. The support beat gives more stability and less vibration to the core and consequently less possibilities of breakage and more reduction of wire vibration. Moreover the system VG402R is equipped with a drain hole that permits the possible loss of lubricant, that could be caused by an excess of pressure, to return into the box that contains lubricant. Die and pressure die are assembled in an extremely easy and fast way by the operator without waste of time and without the use of particular tools, as the assemblage is effected with a light manual pressure of the two components. As the core is assembled as it was a normal die, even the possible operation of reconditioning is made easy, in the case you wish to reuse the system more times.
German Steel Association expects stable steel production in 2012.
The German Steel Association (Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl, WV) expects for 2012 a crude steel production of around 44 million tonnes. That is, the production will remain stable. "The reduced inventory levels at distributors and processors, caused by the year end, are a good starting position for the steel industry in 2012," said Hans Jürgen Kerkhoff, President of the WV steel. In December 2011, steel companies in Germany produced three million tonnes of crude steel.