Finland-based steelmaker Outokumpu has announced alloy surcharges for its stainless steel grades effective for January 2008.
According to the statement released by the company, Outokumpu will apply an alloy surcharge of €1,595/mt on its 304 series for January 2008 deliveries. The surcharge on the 304 series for December 2007 was €1,884/mt.
In addition, the alloy surcharge for January on the 316 series will be €3,055/mt, down €423/mt from the December surcharge, while the 430 ferritic grade series will be subject to an alloy surcharge of €284/mt, up six euros from the December surcharge.