Mr Mark Glyptis president of United Steelworkers Local 2911 declared that the future is bright for ArcelorMittal Weirton. He added that about 100 of those employees, 921 of whom are union members with 120 in management, are now voluntarily laid off, with another 11 involuntarily separated from employment in an effort to save global steel [...]
SabMiller Plc’s South African unit reported that it is disappointed after steelmaker ArcelorMittal South Africa raised prices of tin plate. South African Breweries Limited stated: This will result in downstream suppliers in the South African packaging industry increasing prices by between 35% and 55%. For full story, click here
It is reported that the cost of cans could rise by between 35% and 40% in April 2009 after ArcelorMittal South Africa announced that it would increase the price of tin plate steel by almost 80% to its customers. For full story, click here
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