worldsteel: the 70 reporting countries produced 149.2 Mt of crude steel in July 2026, down 0.3% year on year. North America rose 4.9% and the EU 3.8%, the Middle East fell 13.4%, and Asia and Oceania — about 73% of the total — slipped 1.2%.
Read moreDrewry's World Container Index stayed at $4,476 per 40ft container. Shanghai–Los Angeles rose 2% to $7,352 and Shanghai–New York 1% to $9,726, while Shanghai–Genoa fell 3% to $4,216 and Shanghai–Rotterdam 2% to $3,997.
Read moreThe Botou plant's precision casting expansion received environmental approval on 24 December 2025 (approval no. 泊审环表〔2025〕55号), covering an investment of RMB 5.1 million. Phase one has already entered completed-project environmental acceptance.
Read moreThe coating process upgrade was filed in June 2024 (filing no. 泊发改审批备字〔2024〕127号) and built inside a new workshop of about 1,500 m², with sealed sanding and spray booths under indoor negative pressure.
Read moreThe provincial rating recognises companies with a focused product line, proprietary technology and steady growth. This certificate is valid until 28 March 2027.
Read moreThe national high-tech enterprise designation is granted to companies that meet R&D spending, technology-transfer and intellectual-property thresholds in their field.
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