News Article Summary
Salzgitter spokesman says capacity utilisation in flat rolled steel business currently at 80-85%, 70% for beams
COMMODITIES
Says:
- wants to pass on to customers the price hikes in raw materials for flat rolled steel
- says Q2 demand for heavy plates is stable, plans to increase prices in heavy plates
- 2,300 employees on short work hours programme in Feb. vs. 3,000 in Jan.
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