Some of our most recent site changes have included the following ...
Jan 2012: Commenced use of a content distribution network for selected static files - for faster distribution of our content to more distant geographies.
Dec 2011: Adopted a single web page for several finished product operating cost models, to streamline menu selections. See finished steel product costs page.
Sep 2011: Expanded steel quiz from 20 to 25 questions and added Hall of Fame of high quiz scores.
Jul 2011: Added European blast furnace coke price chart and data. See European coke prices page.
Jun 2011: Registration requirement relaxed, allowing all site visitors open access 24/7 to our steel industry knowledge base [without prior login].
Apr 2011: New report for sale World Steel Price Projections - Econometric Modelling Report. See econometric model page or our rebar prices page.
Mar 2011: Added stainless steel industry newsfeed. See stainless steel sector press reports page.
Jan 2011: Launched new global transport cost estimation service. If you are moving coal, scrap, iron ore or steel from A to B around the world, visit our freight costs page and get a feel for this new service.
Jan 2011: Added a new cost model - describing rebar conversion costs for a fictitious medium-sized average cost facility. To understand reinforcing bar cost structures, visit our rebar costs page.
Dec 2010: Added 'Integrity Safe' business verification and 'Network Solutions Assured' ID site verifications to the website. For further information, please click on the relevant banners on the about us page.
Dec 2010: Re-launched website in 2-column CSS-based fixed width design format, with horizontal navigation menu.
Nov 2010: Added steel capex report for sale. A 100 page report all about capital investment costs in the steel industry. Coverage includes ironmaking and steelmaking plus ancillary plant. See steelmaking capital investment costs report.
Oct 2010: Added a steel industry poll page. If you have a moment, why not vote in our latest steel poll?
Sep 2010: Audio edition added to main news. See steel news page and press the 'listen' button near top of page
Aug 2010: Launched free daily news by e-mail. For further info, go to our email news sign-up page
Aug 2010: Offered new consulting service - PCI implementation support. For further info, visit our coal injection support page
Jul 2010: Added events listings to mobile site. Visit our mobile steel site and click on 'events'
Jun 2010: Offered steel industry plant capital investment cost data for sale. See steel capex database offer
Jun 2010: Relaunched new iPhone / Blackberry / PDA news service. For free steel news and more on your mobile device, visit our mobile website setup page