Arcelor returns to normal production level
As previously reported by SteelOrbis, European steelmaker Arcelor has decided to cut its steel
production by 50'000-60'000 tons during the third quarter of 2003. However, the company is planning to return to normal
stainless steel
production level in the fourth quarter of 2003.
This decision is in relation with company policy of matching
production with demand. Also, Arcelor started to fill its order books after a quiet period.
The company's main meltshops are Acesita located in
Brazil, J & L Specialty Steel in US and Ugine & Alz in
Belgium and
France.