Last week, our colleague Andreas Molin attended the 32nd edition of the CRU Ferroalloys Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As North America’s largest annual gathering for the global ferroalloys supply chain, it’s an event we always make sure to attend.
Discussions also highlighted some interesting differences between markets. In the US, tariffs and quotas appear to be supporting domestic steel production, while also making American steel more expensive on the global market. Meanwhile, European steel production remains under pressure, partly due to weaker demand from the automotive industry. Despite these challenges, the overall outlook for 2027 was largely positive.
For Andreas, the conference was also a valuable opportunity to reconnect with suppliers and industry colleagues, strengthen existing relationships and explore new business opportunities. And with Carbomax now part of the Traxys Group, there’s even more to discuss. Identifying synergies, building on our combined networks and exploring opportunities to expand our business in the Nordics are all important parts of the journey ahead.