The Data Advantage
In an industry where insight drives strategy and data determines competitive advantage, SteelOnTheNet stands alone. We maintain five proprietary databases that collectively represent the most comprehensive steel industry intelligence resource available anywhere in the world.
Our databases aren't just larger - they're deeper, more detailed, and continuously updated by our team of industry experts. This is data you simply cannot find elsewhere.
Our Proprietary Database Portfolio
Global Steel Plant Capacity Database
The world's most comprehensive database of steel production capacity, featuring detailed profiles of over 4,500 plants across every major steel-producing region. Each entry includes complete ownership structures, production capabilities, technology configurations, and operational status.
- Integrated ownership structures showing parent companies and investment chains
- Detailed capacity breakdowns by product type (BF-BOF, EAF, DRI)
- Technology specifications and modernisation history
- Quarterly updates reflecting industry changes
- Geographic coordinates and logistics information
Capital Investment & Capex Projects
Track every significant capital investment in the global steel industry since 2007. Our database captures greenfield developments, brownfield expansions, modernisation projects, and technology upgrades with unprecedented detail on costs, timelines, and strategic rationale.
- Comprehensive project details including investment values and timelines
- Technology specifications and capacity impacts
- Project status tracking from announcement through commissioning
- Historical perspective enabling trend analysis across nearly two decades
Mergers & Acquisitions Transaction Database
Every significant steel industry merger, acquisition, and ownership change meticulously documented with transaction values, deal structures, strategic rationales, and post-transaction performance analysis. This is the definitive record of steel industry consolidation and corporate strategy.
- Verified transaction values and valuation methodologies
- Deal structure analysis including debt, equity, and contingent payments
- Strategic rationale and market impact assessment
- Post-transaction integration and performance tracking
- Regulatory approval processes and conditions
Corporate History Timelines
Detailed chronological histories of the world's most significant steel companies, documenting their evolution from founding through to the present day. These timelines provide essential context for understanding corporate strategies, ownership changes, and competitive positioning.
- Comprehensive company histories from foundation to present
- Key milestone documentation including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
- Leadership changes and strategic pivots
- Production milestones and technology adoption
- Financial performance landmarks and restructuring events
Production Cost Models & Cost Curves
Proprietary cost models providing detailed production cost analysis across multiple steel products and manufacturing routes. Our models incorporate real-world operational data, regional cost variations, and dynamic input prices to deliver actionable competitive intelligence.
- Six distinct cost models covering major steel product categories
- Over 400 melt shop cost profiles globally
- 180+ HRC production facilities analysed
- 250+ long product and bar facilities modelled
- Dynamic cost curves reflecting input price volatility
- Regional competitive positioning analysis
Why Competitors Can't Match Our Data Resources
| Database Feature | SteelOnTheNet | Typical Competitors |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Capacity Database | ✓ 4,500+ facilities with ownership structures | ✗ Limited coverage or aggregated data only |
| Capex Project Tracking | ✓ 1,345 projects since 2007 | ✗ Current projects only, minimal historical data |
| M&A Transaction Database | ✓ 192 transactions with detailed valuations | ✗ Press release summaries without analysis |
| Corporate Histories | ✓ 50 comprehensive timelines (1,795 events) | ✗ Not available |
| Production Cost Models | ✓ 6 models covering 830+ facilities | ✗ Simplified models or regional focus only |
| Integration & Cross-referencing | ✓ Fully integrated across all databases | ✗ Siloed data sources |
| Update Frequency | ✓ Continuous updates by expert analysts | ✗ Periodic updates, often lagging |
The SteelOnTheNet Advantage
Our databases represent decades of systematic data collection, expert analysis, and continuous refinement. They're not just repositories of information - they're living resources that evolve with the industry, providing the historical context and current intelligence essential for strategic decision-making.
Whether you're evaluating acquisition targets, assessing competitive positioning, planning capital investments, or analysing market dynamics, SteelOnTheNet provides the data foundation you need. This is intelligence you won't find anywhere else.
Experience the data advantage that industry leaders rely on.