THE BLOG
May 27, 2025
In a bold move toward industrial sustainability, global steel manufacturer Tenaris has taken major strides with the launch of Romania’s first solar park dedicated to the steel sector and earned key environmental and safety certifications for its U.S. facility in Pennsylvania. Recognized for the eighth consecutive year as a worldsteel Sustainability Champion, Tenaris is setting a global benchmark in green steel production. This blog explores their latest milestones and how these developments reflect the evolving landscape of sustainable steel manufacturing—while introducing how Lux Metal in Malaysia mirrors this commitment through precision, innovation, and eco-conscious fabrication services.
May 25, 2025
Liberty Steel, once a beacon of hope for British manufacturing, now teeters on the edge of collapse. With production halted and 1,450 jobs at stake, its Rotherham and Sheffield plants face liquidation due to massive unpaid debts. Discover how financial mismanagement, failed restructuring, and industry headwinds have brought the UK’s third-largest steelmaker to its knees — and what this means for the future of UK steel.
May 23, 2025
ArcelorMittal Europe is rewriting the playbook for sustainable steel production and delivery. With the launch of its low-carbon transport initiative—slashing road transport emissions by up to 90%—and the debut of the industry’s first low-carbon emission steel tubes using XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel, the company is leading a bold transformation. These advancements mark a critical step in decarbonizing not only steel manufacturing but also its logistics chain, offering a powerful blueprint for other industrial giants striving to meet global climate targets.
May 19, 2025
As the world races toward net-zero targets, the steel industry—one of the largest industrial emitters of CO2—finds itself under intense pressure to decarbonize. While “green steel” promises a sustainable future using hydrogen, scrap recycling, and renewable energy, the harsh reality paints a different picture. From high production costs and limited infrastructure to regulatory gaps and supply chain challenges, the road to decarbonization is riddled with obstacles. This article explores the clash between ambition and implementation, uncovering what’s really holding the industry back—and what needs to change for green steel to move from theory to global standard.
May 15, 2025
Malaysia’s imposition of a 37.4% anti-dumping duty on Indonesian PET imports has triggered strong reactions from Jakarta, which is now weighing legal action at the WTO. While Malaysia defends the move as a safeguard for local manufacturers, the decision could strain ASEAN trade unity and disrupt the regional plastics and packaging industry.
May 13, 2025
China’s steel industry, long hailed as the engine of global steel production, is now grappling with the consequences of unchecked growth. The Hidden Cost of China’s Steel Dominance: Overproduction, Trade Tensions, Decline in Consumption & Export Reliance — this unfolding story highlights how the country’s relentless capacity expansion has led to a perfect storm. From 2021 to 2025, overproduction has collided with a shrinking domestic market, pushing steelmakers to flood foreign markets with low-cost exports. As global trade tensions escalate and protective tariffs rise, the industry faces tightening margins and deep structural challenges. This article explores how government policy shifts, economic headwinds, and international pressure are reshaping the trajectory of Chinese steel — with rippling effects across the global economy.