Short Range Outlook: November 2013
Some improvements in stable but quiet market The global long steel products market is generally stable but still quiet, though some movements have started to be observed as we approach the end of the year due to several different factors. First of all, a seasonal uptrend in ferrous scrap prices has been triggered as the winter approaches and supply is expected to be tightened. This... Read More
US DOC voted to keep AD & CVD orders on certain wire rod imports
The final determination of the US Department of Commerce (DOC) in the expedited sunset reviews of the antidumping orders on carbon and certain alloy wire rods from the below listed countries was made on October the 23rd, and the DOC concluded that the revocation of the orders would likely lead to the continuation of recurrence of dumping. The list of the countries subject to ad/CVD... Read More
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’... Read More
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 was also well known to all IREPAS community. He will be greatly missed... Read More
70th IREPAS meeting will be held in Barcelona, Spain
Our 70th meeting will be held from March 30th to April 1st, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain in conjunction with the SteelOrbis Spring’14 Conference. All details will be announced soon. Read More
IREPAS 30th-year awards
Of the many deserving long-term contributors to the IREPAS community, several were awarded plaques at the gala dinner held at the 69th meeting, which marked the 30th anniversary of the foundation of IREPAS. Read More
Kim Marti is named as Chairman of IREPAS
Kim Marti, Commercial Director of Celsa International, is named as the Chairman of IREPAS on the first day of the 69th IREPAS Meeting in Istanbul, Turkey. Marti replaces Ugur Dalbeler, CEO of Colakoglu Metalurji A.S., who has been Chairman of IREPAS since 2003. Kim Marti has been working for Celsa Group since 1990 in different commercial roles. Among the most recent of these... Read More
Short Range Outlook: September 2013
Raw material costs to provide some support for long steel prices despite depressed conditions The excess supply situation in certain regions in the global long steel products market in July also continued to be observed in the month of August. That said, market sentiment has lately been better in the US and Europe, where some price increases have been achieved. The market dynamics... Read More
The programme of the 69th IREPAS Meeting
September 22nd, Sunday 13:00 – 19:00 Registration desk opens at the lobby 19:00 – 23:00 Welcome Cocktail at Swissotel The Bosphorous September 23rd, Monday 09:00 – 10:00 Registration desk opens at the conference area 09:30 – 12:30 IREPAS Committee Meetings 09:30 – 11:15 Wire Rod & Rebar Suppliers Committee... Read More
AD/CVD petitions against rebar imported to the US from Turkey and Mexico
The Rebar Trade Action Coalition in the US has filed an antidumping (AD) petition against steel concrete reinforcing bar imports from Turkey and Mexico and a countervailing duty (CVD) petition against steel concrete reinforcing bar imports from Turkey. The individual members of the Rebar Trade Action Coalition are listed herebelow: Byer Steel Corporation Cascade Steel Rolling Mills... Read More