The conference brings together industry professionals from around the world to discuss some of the key challenges and opportunities facing the market. Among the main topics this year were global steel demand, energy costs and developments in Chinese steel production.
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.