Asia Pacific

Taiwan’s wire rod transaction prices drop substantial | Yieh Corp Steel Market News

The transaction prices of wire rod have fallen by NT$3,000~NT$4,000/ton and the sales volumes have also dropped by 30%~40% in the Taiwanese domestic market over the past three months due to weak demand. In fact, the Taiwanese wire rod market was ... [Read More]
2012/08/23

New Best Wire Industrial sees pessimistic outlook for Q3 sales profits |Yieh Corp Steel Market News

New Best Wire Industrial, one of major wire product manufacturers in Taiwan has seen pessimistic outlook for its sales profits in this third quarter. If China Steel Corp. (CSC) continues to reduce prices for October and November, New Best Wire ... [Read More]
2012/08/21

Taiwan’s screw exports slide in June | Yieh Corp Steel Market News

According to statistics, Taiwan’s screw exports totaled 114,113 tons in June, falling by 6.4% year on year and decreasing by 9.18% from a month earlier. Also, the average export prices of screw were at US$2.716/kg, down slightly from May and ... [Read More]
2012/08/20

China’s steel output slows, prices drop | China Fastener .info

BEIJING -- China's steel output growth slowed in July and prices of steel products have continued to drop, according to data from the National Development and Reform Commission. Crude steel production gained 4.2 percent year-on-year in July, but ... [Read More]
2012/08/20

Taiwan’s screw exports prices fall for consecutive five months | Yieh Corp Steel Market News

It’s reported that Taiwan’s screw export prices have fallen for consecutive five months due to weak market demand. In fact, the Taiwanese screw makers’ received order volumes increased in the first four months of this year. However, as CSC ... [Read More]
2012/08/20

Flexco to Demonstrate Innovative Splice Press and Fastener Solutions at Logis-Tech Tokyo 2012 | Packaging Europe

Flexco, one of the world’s leading light-duty endless splicing and mechanical fasteners solutions provider, will be participating in Logis-Tech Tokyo 2012, September 11-14. Visitors can visit Flexco at Booth Hall 5-809 for live demonstrations of ... [Read More]
2012/08/19

METALEX Vietnam: Discover the right machinery and solutions for production upgrade this October | China Fastener .info

Mr. Chainarong Limpkittisin, Managing Director, Reed Tradex Company said that during 4-6 October industrial and electronics manufacturing can be faster with high precision and cost efficiency. All manufacturers can make products with more order ... [Read More]
2012/08/19

Airport line effect: Metro can’t use track fastening tech – Hindustan Times

The Ministry of Railways has rejected Delhi Metro's plan to use a particular fastening system (fixes rails to the steel plates, rubber pads and clips of the concrete pads) for its tracks in the 140-km Phase 3. Delhi Metro wanted to use RHEDA system ... [Read More]
2012/08/16

Rail fastener suppliers share product information | Progressive Railroading

— compiled by Walter WeartFasteners are a critical component of track structure, so naturally, railroads are seeking more robust, longer-lasting and maintenance-free fastening products to bolster track for the long haul.Last month, Progressive ... [Read More]
2012/08/16

Notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of stainless steel wires originating in India | Europe Union Official Journal

The European Commission (‘the Commission’) has received a complaint pursuant to Article 5 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 of 30 November 2009 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community ... [Read More]
2012/08/14