Dongbu Steel breaks ground for pre-painted sheet plant in Thailand 16/05/2012
South Korean steel producer Dongbu Steel has broken ground in Thailand for the construction of a joint venture pre painted steel sheet plant after receiving approval from the local authorities, with the aim of targeting the Southeast Asian market.
ArcelorMittal sees 2012 steel use growing by 4.5pct 16/05/2012
ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steelmaker, sees global steel consumption growing by between 4% and 4.5%, with a decline in steel use in Europe and a surge in North America.