Stay up to date with the latest news and developments from the steel fabrication industry.
Ireland's infrastructure delivery gap is a forward order book for steel fabricators. Winning public sector construction contracts in Ireland starts with certification and visibility.
With full fuel excise returning to the pump by February 2027, rising diesel prices in Ireland will squeeze fabricators' haulage, plant and delivery costs. Here is where the cost lands and how to protect margin.
The failure of over 50 Approved Housing Bodies to meet the regulator's compliance deadline exposes delivery-side risk in Ireland's housing crisis that steel fabricators should factor into capacity planning and order-book management.
The European Commission has launched a targeted consultation on whether to extend the product scope of the EU Steel Regulation to cover cast iron tubes and pipes, non-alloy and alloy wire, stainless wire and forged bars. The consultation runs from 30 July to 30 September 2026 and Irish stakeholders are encouraged to respond.
The EU Steel Regulation enters into force on 1 July 2026, introducing tighter quotas, a 50% out-of-quota duty and a 'melt and pour' traceability regime. The European Commission has opened a consultation on melt and pour documentation, running until 2 July — Irish stakeholders are encouraged to respond.
From 1 July 2026, the UK will implement a significant reduction in steel import quotas of approximately 60%, alongside an increase in tariffs to 50%. Although these measures are specific to the UK, they will have a direct and immediate effect on Ireland due to the close relationship between both markets.
Steve King, one of our energy associates provided us with this update: “Hi Tony, I just wanted to provide some news on energy initiatives, grants and incentives that are available to business for...
Who are Graepel Perforators & Weavers? FG: Graepels are a family-owned business involved in the manufacturing and design of Engineered Metal Products. With a wide variety of capabilities, we produce...
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is an environmental policy tool being introduced by the EU to help achieve its decarbonisation targets and prevent “carbon leakage,” where production...
In the heart of manufacturing, traditional fabrication workshops have long been the backbone of industries such as construction, agriculture, and shipbuilding. These workshops have played a pivotal...
What is Plasma Cutting? Plasma Cutting is the first form of cutting that was developed in the 1950s as an alternative to flame cutting. Plasma cutting involves firing a superheated, electrically...
The Irish Association of Steel Fabricators (IASF), a leading association for members of the metalfabrication and manufacturing industry, is proud to announce the celebration of its...
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