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WSM wants more local purchases
A “yes” to “local content” comes from the German Steel and Metal Processing Association (WSM). The association, which has always advocated free trade, sees this as the only way forward […]
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“Why is the EU election campaign so boring?”
New head for the German Steel and Metal Processing Association (WSM): Ulrich Flatken, previously Vice President, has succeeded Hubert Schmidt. Christian von der Crone will take over the deputy position. […]
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Out of crisis mode, into the future
The industrial sky is gray: orders and production are down in the first quarter of 2023, and the year-on-year comparison is negative. In the industries of the Steel and Metal […]
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The industrial electricity price must come quickly – for all
The industrial electricity price must come. And it must come quickly. The Steel and Metal Processing Trade Association (WSM) agrees with IG Metall on this point. “But it must come […]
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“We need the state brake.”
“The price of electricity needs a cap – now.” This is the demand of the German Steel and Metal Processing Association (WSM). The merit-order pricing model is imposing record costs […]
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All in one boat!
The next wave of steel prices and drastic energy price increases are heading for suppliers. Manufacturers who don’t cooperate with their partners now – despite cost jumps and an uncertain […]
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Catch-up process with brakes on
“Medium-sized industries see a glimmer of light on the horizon. But nothing more – the costs are too much of a burden.” This is how the German Steel and Metal […]