Japan’s JFE Steel to idle blast furnace

Thursday, 03 April 2025 14:45:22 (GMT+3)   |   Istanbul

Japanese steel producer JFE Steel Corporation has decided to take its blast furnace No. 3 at its West Japan Works out of operation temporarily amid weaker global and local demand.

The company stated that the idling preparations will start around mid-May and that the company will shift to a quality-focused operation model rather than quantity.

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I graduated from Boğaziçi University with a degree in Translation and Interpreting Studies. I have been working in the iron and steel sector for three years as a content specialist at SteelOrbis, mainly focusing on plant investments, steelmaking technology, and import/export statistics.

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