Finland-based steelmaker Outokumpu has announced alloy surcharges for its
stainless steel grades effective for January 2007.
According to the statement released by the company, Outokumpu will apply an alloy surcharge of Euro 2,186 per ton on its 304 series for January 2007 deliveries. The surcharge on the 304 series for December 2006 is Euro 2,122 per ton.
In addition, the alloy surcharge on the 316 series will be Euro 3,791 per ton, up Euro 66 from the December surcharge, while the 430 ferritic grade series will be subject to an alloy surcharge of Euro 234 per ton, up nine Euro per ton from the December surcharge.