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All articles on steel prices, costs, corrosion protection and procurement in steel construction.
Current Steel Prices: Price per kg, Trends and Forecast
Current steel prices and their development: price per kg and per tonne for beams, plates and sections, HRC trends, key drivers and the 2026 forecast.
Read more →The cost of structural steel per kg in 2023
What does a kg of welded steel structure or a ton of steel cost? Where is manufacturing cheapest and when is low cost country sourcing worthwhile?
Read more →Galvanizing – processes and costs compared
• Hot-dip galvanizing • electrogalvanizing • zinc spraying • other processes • cold galvanizing – ✓ Processes ✓ Pros and cons ✓ Costs
Read more →How can you protect steel from rust?
What can you do about rust? Rust protection methods for steel – painting, powder coating, galvanizing and stainless steel – explained simply.
Read more →What types of steel beams and sections are there?
Overview of common steel sections: I-beams (IPE, HEA, HEB), U-channels, angles, T-sections, hollow sections, C and Z profiles – shapes and applications.
Read more →Steel price index
Which steel price index is the right one? An overview of common steel price indices, commodity exchange prices and their data basis.
Read more →Alternatives to Galvanizing and Powder Coating
Galvanizing plus coating gives double corrosion protection but costs more. Learn the drawbacks and a self-healing alternative for structural steel.
Read more →Metalwork or Structural Steelwork – What Is the Difference?
What distinguishes structural steelwork from metalwork? Can metalworkers build stairs and railings without EN 1090 certification?
Read more →Structural Steelwork from Poland
Looking for reliable structural steel suppliers? Poland offers competitive prices and high quality. Find the right manufacturers.
Read more →Steel Structures for Halls and Buildings from 1.70 €/kg
Free supplier matching for steel structures for halls and buildings from all over Europe. ✓From 1.70 €/kg painted ✓EN 1090-2 EXC2–EXC4.
Read more →Contract Manufacturing: Structural Steelwork and Metalwork
Cost-effective contract manufacturing of metal parts at home and abroad. Free, personal supplier matching.
Read more →Price Escalation Clauses for Structural Steelwork
Rising steel prices cause major problems for companies. Price escalation clauses or derivatives can protect you against price increases.
Read more →Captive Screws
Captive screws from known brands are expensive - we have a great alternative offer for you!
Read more →The Best Steel Construction Companies for Low-Cost Steelwork
How to find cost-effective, high-quality steel construction companies in Eastern Europe and Turkey – quality criteria, order process and FAQ.
Read more →Guide to Importing Structural Steelwork
How to import steel structures from the Western Balkans and Turkey: EORI number, EUR.1 duty exemption, customs clearance, import VAT and DAP vs. DDP.
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