AK Steel hikes stainless steel prices
According to the statement released from AK Steel, the company will increase prices of all 200, 300, 400 series
stainless steel sheet, strip and continuous mill
plate products by 6% to be in effect for shipments as of May 17, 2004.
The price increase will be in the form of reduction in discount by 2%.
The prices are stated to be increased due to rising
manufacturing, energy and transportation costs.