The Economy

Worldwide Steel Output Down Again in September

Oct. 27, 2014

World Steel Association reports the fourth consecutive month for declining output across the 65 participating nations.

Global steel output slipped less than 1% from August to September, down -0.55% to 134.4 million metric tons. This total also marks a 0.1% drop from the September 2013 results.

Read the full report on American Machinist, a companion site of IndustryWeek and part of Penton's Manufacturing and Supply Chain Group.

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Robert Brooks | Content Director

Robert Brooks has been a business-to-business reporter, writer, editor, and columnist for more than 20 years, specializing in the primary metal and basic manufacturing industries. His work has covered a wide range of topics, including process technology, resource development, material selection, product design, workforce development, and industrial market strategies, among others. Currently, he specializes in subjects related to metal component and product design, development, and manufacturing — including castings, forgings, machined parts, and fabrications.

Brooks is a graduate of Kenyon College (B.A. English, Political Science) and Emory University (M.A. English.)