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BIR Convention: Trade barriers challenge long-distance stainless scrap markets
Protectionism-minded moves and countermeasures are pinching the cross-border trading of recycled stainless steel, according to conference panelists.
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Steel Dynamics boosts sales, earnings in Q3
The recycled-content metals producer says its customers are showing an ongoing preference for its low-carbon, American-made steel and aluminum.
Unimetals makes financial distress filing
The company, which acquired former Sims Metal assets in the United Kingdom, has filed a “notice of intention” with the U.K. government.
LME appoints sustainable metal pricing administrator
The London Metal Exchange appoints Dubai-based firm to help establish premium pricing for recycled-content and other sustainable metals.
Borealis finds automotive recycled polypropylene buyer
The European plastics producer says a global carmaker is using two of its recycled-content polypropylene resins.
Plastic Energy offering new Tacfiller product as carbon black replacement
The company says “char,” a byproduct of its chemical recycling process, is being commercialized under the Tacfiller name and can reduce carbon emissions.
Alcoa project focuses on conveyor belt recycling
The aluminum producer has allied with Tyrecycle in Australia to find a recycling home for end-of-life conveyor belts there.
Kruger invests in Québec recycling site
The recycled-content board producer will consolidate some of its paper recycling operations at a 1 million-square-foot site in Trois-Rivières, Québec.
Wendt Corp. commissions shredding plant, emission control system at PNW Metal Recycling
PNW previously operated a smaller shredder that limited production and was not ideally located for its bulk loading operations.
ArcelorMittal endorses EU steel trade measures
The European Commission proposal cuts quota-based tariff-free steel imports by nearly half and doubles the tariff rate for inbound steel beyond quota levels.
Chemical companies reducing UK, European footprint cite similar challenges
Trinseo and Ineos, in particular, have cited high energy costs, increased competition with international imports and weak end market demand as reasons for facility closures and workforce reductions. Plastic recyclers in the region have reported facing similar issues.
