2006 stainless steel production to reach 26.4 million tonnes

The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) today released its 2006 forecast for crude stainless steel production.. This is expected to reach 26.4 million tonnes, an 8 percent increase over 2005. Further strong growth is expected in Asia, mainly driven by China

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