Anshan Steel sets up JV to acquire UK-based USS processing center

Tuesday, 22 February 2011 14:54:51 (GMT+3)   |  
       

Liaoning Province-based Chinese steel producer Anshan Iron and Steel Group has announced that it has signed an agreement with Stemcor, the world's largest independent steel trader, to set up a joint venture holding company in the UK called Anshan Steel UK Holding Company which will acquire the USS processing center.
 
The joint venture company will acquire a two-thirds stake in the USS processing center.
The investment is in line with Anshan Steel's general development strategy for the expansion of its overseas business.