Ferroalloy manufacturers of the CIS have found themselves in between the two anniversaries. In 1998, Russia’s ferroalloy manufacturing turned 90 years old, while in 2000 it will be exactly 70 years since the first electric furnace commenced its service.
Some 40% of the total CIS capacities for ferroalloy manufacturing are concentrated in Ukraine.
During the first half-year of 1999, Ukrainian ferroalloys were exported to almost all the regions worldwide.
The 65th anniversary of founding Krivoy Rog-based “KrivorozhStal” State Mining and Smelting Works is not only the holiday for employees, but also an event in the history of Ukrainian metallurgy. At the same time, it is another opportunity to summarize Читать далее
The forecast estimates 1999 consumption to move down by some 20 mln. tons.
Electrotechnical industry of Ukraine is one of the most dynamically developing. As novel equipment and new technologies are created, demand for electrotechnical products skyrockets in geometrical progression.
In June 1999, London became the place for the third International Conference on Ferrous and Nonferrous Metallurgy in the CIS, named «Road to the XXI century». The conference’s organizers comprised British company «LVA Ltd» and Adam Smith Institute, while the Читать далее
In June, Geneva of Switzerland became the place for the 4th Conference on Metallurgy in Eastern Europe, which is a traditional annual meeting organized by London-based «Metal Bulletin» magazine.
Titanium remains one of the best structural materials.