Finland-based steelmaker Outokumpu has announced alloy surcharges for its stainless steel grades effective for May 2007.
According to the statement released by the company, Outokumpu will apply an alloy surcharge of Euro 2,907 per ton on its 304 series for May 2007 deliveries. The surcharge on the 304 series for April 2007 is Euro 2,595 per ton.
In addition, the alloy surcharge for May on the 316 series will be Euro 4,863 per ton, up Euro 539 from the April surcharge, while the 430 ferritic grade series will be subject to an alloy surcharge of Euro 248 per ton, up six euros from the April surcharge.