The 69th IREPAS Meeting will be held in Istanbul
Our 69th meeting will mark the 30th anniversary of IREPAS, and will be held from September 22nd to 24th, 2013 at the Swissôtel in Istanbul, Turkey in conjunction with the SteelOrbis Fall’13 Conference. You may find all other details and confirm your participation here Istanbul is a pretty busy destination. Therefore we recommend you to register and book your accommodation... Read More
Opening session of the conference in Doha
SteelOrbis Spring 2013 Conference and the 68th IREPAS meeting started with the opening addresses by IREPAS Chairman Ugur Dalbeler and Qatar Steel Commercial Division Manager Ahmad Al Ansari, on March 4th, 2013 in Doha. The opening session of the conference continued with the following presentations: Keynote Speaker: Kim Marti Subirana, CELSA Group Commercial Director Global macroeconomics... Read More
Interview with Traders Committee Chairman Michael Setterdahl
IREPAS Traders Committee Chairman Michael Setterdahl was interviewed at our 68th meeting in Doha, Qatar. Read More
Interview with Rebar&Wire Rod Suppliers Committee Chairman Kim Marti
IREPAS Rebar & Wire Rod Suppliers Committee Chairman Kim Marti was interviewed during our 68th meeting in Doha, Qatar. Read More
Overcapacity and protectionism to remain key issues in 2013
Overcapacity and protectionism to remain key issues in 2013 The 68th meeting of IREPAS (International Rebar Exporters and Producers Association) was held in Doha on March 3-5, 2013. There were 76 producer representatives amongst the 210 registered delegates from 60 different countries. Yusuf Guven, chairman of the IREPAS Raw Material Suppliers Committee, said that the iron ore inventory... Read More
Short Range Outlook: February 2013
Competition heats up and margins suffer in global long steel market Trade restrictions have shut down a few significant markets for reinforcing bar exports recently, and so some exporting countries have been obliged to divert significant quantities of exports to other destinations, creating severe supply pressure on prices, and more importantly making profit margins practically... Read More
Short Range Outlook: January 2013
New Year brings some positive signs for longs market, at least for short term Business slowed down due to the holiday period in many long steel markets worldwide, but the balance of supply and demand has been maintained as many mills opted for long holiday breaks. The first week of the year showed some signs that 2013 may start with an upward trend in prices. Also, recent data indicate... Read More
Qatar issues guidelines for rebar imports
Qatar’s Ministry of Environment has announced guidelines regarding reinforcing bar imports to improve the quality of building and construction materials in the country. Accordingly, Qatar has banned imports of reinforcing bars below grade 500, and made mandatory a labaratory test report to import the construction steels. The Ministry announced to accept only those issued... Read More
UAE denies cancellation of duty exemption
The UAE Ministry of Economy has officially denied speculations that, the exemption allowing the cut end bend facilities in the country to import steel without paying the 5% import duty has been cancelled. The Ministry stated that the cut and bend facilities in the UAE will be under strict control amid reports of serious illegal practices, as there are claims of imported rebars... Read More
Next Destination : Doha
Our 68th Meeting will be held on March 3rd to 5th, 2013 at the Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel in Doha, Qatar, in conjunction with the SteelOrbis Spring’13 Conference. Other details will be announced soon. Read More