--- title: The Steel Industry Comeback description: "The Steel Industry's Comeback: Good Signs for the Future of Steelmakers" image: https://blog.vulcangroup.com/hubfs/Images/Icons/Up-3-percent.png --- - [Home](http://www.vulcangroup.com/) - [About Us](http://www.vulcangroup.com/about-vulcan/) - [News](https://blog.vulcangroup.com) - [Corporate Profile](http://www.vulcangroup.com/about-vulcan/corporate-profile/) - [Our Mission](http://www.vulcangroup.com/about-vulcan/our-mission/) - [Products & Services](http://www.vulcangroup.com/products-2/) - [Foundry & Engineering Systems](http://www.vulcangroup.com/products-2/foundry-engineering-systems/) - [Robotics](http://www.vulcangroup.com/products-2/robotics/) - [Manipulators](http://www.vulcangroup.com/products-2/manipulators/) - [Lost Foam](http://www.vulcangroup.com/products-2/lost-foam/) - [Grinders & Cut-Offs](http://www.vulcangroup.com/products-2/grinders/) - [Our Brands](http://www.vulcangroup.com/about-vulcan/our-brands/) - [Action®](http://www.vulcangroup.com/about-vulcan/our-brands/action-robots-manipulators/) - [Donovan™](http://www.vulcangroup.com/products-2/manipulators/donovan-mold-handling/) - [Fox®](http://www.vulcangroup.com/about-vulcan/our-brands/fox-grinding-cutting/) - [Foxall®](http://www.vulcangroup.com/products-2/robotics/metal-removal-robots/foxall-casting-finishing-cells/) - [Mid-West Machine™](http://www.vulcangroup.com/about-vulcan/our-brands/mid-west-machine-metal-conditioning-equipment/) - [Styrologic®](http://www.vulcangroup.com/products-2/lost-foam/foam-molding-equipment/foam-molding/) - [Truflo®](http://www.vulcangroup.com/products-2/foundry-engineering-systems/complete-systems/mold-handling-lines/) - [Vantage™](http://www.vulcangroup.com/about-vulcan/our-brands/vantage-patterns-tooling/) - [VTS™](http://www.vulcangroup.com/products-2/robotics/metal-removal-robots/vts-vulcan-tactile-system/) - [Processes](http://www.vulcangroup.com/processes/) - [The Lost Foam Process](http://www.vulcangroup.com/processes/the-lost-foam-process/) - [Investment Casting Process](http://www.vulcangroup.com/processes/investment-casting-process/) - [The Green Sand Process](http://www.vulcangroup.com/processes/the-green-sand-process/) - [The Nobake Process](http://www.vulcangroup.com/processes/the-nobake-process/) - [The Casting Finishing](http://www.vulcangroup.com/processes/the-casting-finishing-process/) - [Videos](http://www.vulcangroup.com/videos/) - [Sales & Support](http://www.vulcangroup.com/sales-support/) - [Contact Us](http://www.vulcangroup.com/contact-us/) - [Phone List](http://www.vulcangroup.com/contact-us/phone-list/) - [Employment](http://www.vulcangroup.com/sales-support/employment-opportunities/) # The Steel Industry Comeback Posted by [Lori](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/author/vgadmin) on Thursday, February 08th, 2018 in [Insider](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/insider), [News](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/news), [Metal Conditioning Equipment](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/metal-conditioning-equipment), [Monthly](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/monthly) ## Good Signs for the Future of Steelmakers According to an article published on IndustryWeek.com in December, the Steel Industry is finally thriving again after years of bleak news in the U.S. and European markets. Here are a few signs pointing to a prosperous outlook. ### ![Up-3-percent.png](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Icons/Up-3-percent.png?width=121&name=Up-3-percent.png) ### Global Demand is strong. Estimated usage is foreseen to rise 3% in 2018. ### ![No-Pollution.png](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/hubfs/Images/Icons/No-Pollution.png) ### China is shutting down plants to cut pollution. These plants have long caused the market to be flooded with too much supply. ### ![Trade-Defense.png](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/hubfs/Images/Icons/Trade-Defense.png) ### Trade defenses have been strengthened after China's so-called steel dumping. China's exports have dropped to the lowest since 2014, and further cuts are expected to come.   Vulcan provides long lasting, dependable designs on all of our **Mid-West Machine™** Metal Conditioning Equipment. Our specialty is steel conditioning, utilizing customized systems that are built to the individual needs of steel mills, forge shops, and titanium producers. The capability to grind any size or shape within the limits of the horizontal and vertical travel of the grinding head providing flexibility without sacrificing the productivity necessary for high-tonnage applications. With the future of the steel industry looking brighter, perhaps it’s time to consider updating or replacing an old conditioning system for a more cost-effective solution. All models now feature new controls, updated hydraulics, and increased productivity compared to older machines. Depending on your needs, our grinders are available in traveling, stationary, or gantry configurations.    Visit [**Mid-West Machine™** equipment page](http://www.vulcangroup.com/about-vulcan/our-brands/mid-west-machine-metal-conditioning-equipment/) for more information,    images, and videos. Or get in [contact with us](http://www.vulcangroup.com/contact-us/) today to discuss how our    line of **Mid-West Machine™** equipment could benefit your operation.      Sources: [**Steel’s Surprising Comeback Is Far From Over**](http://www.industryweek.com/corporate-finance/arcelormittal-steel-s-surprising-comeback-far-over?NL=IW-07&sfvc4enews=42&cl=article_1&utm_rid=CPG03000001422606&utm_campaign=23419&utm_medium=email&elq2=d136ec93577146bfa9b950145fd72c85) - Dec 1, 2017    by Thomas Biesheuvel - IndustryWeek.com [←Previous Post](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/multitasking-with-manipulators) [Newer Post →](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/an-efficient-solution-for-aluminum) #### Call Us: 1 (205) 663-0732 **Located outside of the US? [Click Here](http://www.vulcangroup.com/contact-us) for location information and international phone numbers.** #### News **Find out about the latest products, technology, and trade events we are involved in. 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