A return to the home range in times of crisis?

摘要

In the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the steel industry is being attacked from two sides. On one side, the demand in certain areas is weakening, while on the other, there are concerns about commodity procurement, as supply chains for the industry could be disrupted. Fortunately, there is an extensive application portfolio for stainless steel, so the risk of a collapse in demand is low, even in the present difficult circumstances. Investments can be postponed, even if this means replacing existing machinery or appliances, but not cancelled entirely. The investment can be made at a later stage during the year.