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Stainless steel surcharges rocket

stainless steel surchargeOutokumpu the Finish based stainless steel supplier have confirmed surcharges for delivery of stainless steel in September 2009. Industry experts expected surcharges to increase but even they admit they where surprised by how much especially for 316 stainless steel. The recent commodity gains from both nickel  and Molybdenum prices have driven levels for September delivers upwards to levels not seen for over 12 months.The question now is will they hold firm or will the commodity boom be temporary. A snapshot is listed below:-

1.4301 (304) 1053 EUR /903 GBP

1.4404 (316) 1842 EUR / 1581 GBP

1.4541 (321) 975  EUR /  836 GBP

1.4016 (430) 200  EUR / 172  GBP

1.4512 (409) 182 EUR / 156 GBP

For full details of all the grades Outokumpu

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