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Price volatility, overcapacity, credit restrictions and trade barriers among issues facing long steel industry, but positive signs from global economy
The 69th meeting of IREPAS (International Rebar Exporters and Producers Association) was held in Istanbul, Turkey on September 22-24, 2013. There were 120 producer representatives amongst the 407 registered delegates from 49 different countries. Kim Marti was named as Chairman of IREPAS, replacing Ugur Dalbeler. Ioannis Meimaroglu, Chairman of the Raw Materials Suppliers’ Committee, confirmed [...]
Jose Andrés Del Castillo passed away in Istanbul
We wish to express our sorrow at the passing of Mr Jose Andrés Del Castillo, which occurred shortly after the 69th IREPAS Meeting which has just ended in Istanbul. He was a seasoned trader in steel industry with over 45 years of experience. A regular participant at the IREPAS meetings down through the years, he [...]
