Journals
Bangladesh Steel Market 2025: Between Crisis and Hope
The Great Slowdown: Three Years of Struggle Bangladesh’s steel industry, once the pride of South Asia’s infrastructure boom, is now weathering one of the worst crises in its history.According to India-based market intelligence firm BigMint, steel demand—a key...
Africa’s Steel Revolution: Forging the Continent’s Industrial Future
Across Africa, a quiet revolution is taking shape—one built not with slogans, but with steel.From Nigeria to Kenya, from Egypt to Tanzania, the continent is witnessing an unprecedented surge in infrastructure and industrial development. Roads, bridges, railways,...
China’s Growing Role in Supplying Metallurgical Products to Central & Eastern Europe
The steel and process industries of Europe are standing at a pivotal crossroads. Over the past decade, global supply chains have undergone a profound transformation, driven by the twin forces of economic efficiency and geopolitical realignments. For European...
Future Challenges: Carbon Emission Targets & Alternative Materials in the Global Cement Industry
The cement industry is one of the largest contributors to global carbon emissions, responsible for approximately 7–8% of total CO₂ emissions worldwide. As governments tighten environmental regulations and consumers demand greener products, the industry is under...
The Hidden Dangers of Refurbished Copper Mould Tubes and Rolls from China: Why Ethical Sourcing Matters
In the global steel industry, copper mould tubes and rolling mill rolls are indispensable. These components are the backbone of continuous casting and hot rolling operations, dictating both the efficiency and quality of the final product. While the demand for these...
Revolutionizing Steel Production: China’s Latest Graphite Electrode Technologies
In the rapidly evolving world of steel manufacturing, graphite electrodes play a pivotal role, particularly in Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steelmaking. These components act as conductors, enabling the transmission of extremely high electrical currents into the furnace...
From Foundry to Finished Product: How China Shapes the World’s Industries
China’s rise as the “world’s factory” is no accident — it is the result of decades of industrial planning, investment in infrastructure, skilled manpower, and technological advancement. From the fiery foundries producing molten steel to precision-engineered parts...