In a strategic effort to support steel manufacturers in Nigeria, the Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to working alongside the Federal Government to enhance the sector. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu acknowledged the challenges posed by unreliable power supply on steel production and pledged full cooperation with the Ministry of Steel Development to drive necessary […]
Sustainable fashion brand Virgio has announced a collaboration with Miss UAE and Miss Planet International, Dr. Mahra Lutfi. The partnership aims to champion eco-friendly style choices across the UAE and beyond. The announcement was made at a media event in Dubai, with industry leaders present. Dr. Lutfi will take on the role of Virgio’s Sustainable […]
US-based Jay Apparel Group has announced a strategic expansion into Central America to mitigate the impact of rising tariffs and trade uncertainties in the global textile industry. By diversifying its manufacturing operations, the company aims to strengthen supply chain resilience and ensure consistent delivery to its North American retail partners. Jay R. Kapadia, President of […]
British Steel has halted its consultation on potential redundancies affecting up to 2,700 workers at its Scunthorpe plant, following the government’s takeover of the company earlier this month. Jingye, the Chinese firm that acquired British Steel in 2020 with promises of a “new chapter,” had previously announced plans to shut down Scunthorpe’s two blast furnaces. […]
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, has renewed its collaboration [1] with Midrex, a global leader in direct reduced iron (DRI) technology, to advance low-carbon steel production. The renewed partnership aims to enhance DRI technology, which offers a cleaner alternative to conventional coal-based ironmaking. DRI technology enables the direct reduction of iron ore without melting, […]
A steel factory in Chonburi, a province in Thailand, jointly owned by a Chinese firm, has been caught illegally resuming operations [1] despite a government-issued suspension order. A special taskforce from Thailand’s Ministry of Industry discovered the violation during an inspection, resulting in the seizure of 582 tonnes of substandard steel bars worth approximately 11.53 […]
