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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...
CSRD (Corporate Social Reporting Directive) or Reporting Directive, that you preferred to call it, I will summarise below, and share the description from the Enterprise Ireland website Corporate Sustainability Reporting - DETE (enterprise.gov.ie)
Held at the Midlands Park Hotel last October, this inaugural event attracted over 280 industry professionals where we had a great time mixing, mingling, learning, and creating business opportunities...
Without a growth strategy for your business, it may be difficult for employees and you to know the right direction to take your business. Setting goals and methods to achieve these goals and working...
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