Stainless steel in the Russian Federation is produced by many enterprises. Consider the leaders in this area.
Leader in stainless steel manufacturing
More than 50% of Russian stainless steel is produced at the Chelyabinsk Metallurgical Plant Mechel. Stainless steel sheets of various configurations, as well as pipe flanges, are leaving the assembly line. Among the features of this manufacturer is that it has the right to assign its own index to its steel. The plant uses a combination of emergency situations (Chelyabinsk Steel) for this.
Other enterprises - key players in the market
An important role in the Russian stainless steel market, in addition to the Chelyabinsk plant, is played by:
- VSW "Red October". This manufacturer "breathes in the back" of the Chelyabinsk plant in terms of stainless steel output. So, for example, in 2012, he even managed to get ahead of Mechel by this indicator.
- Elektrostal. The company specializes in producing many types of steel for various purposes. The assortment of the plant also includes stainless steel, both general and special purpose.
- Zlatoust Ministry of Health. This enterprise is among the oldest in its field in Russia (the plant has been operating since 1902).
- Ashinsky Ministry of Health. Another full-cycle enterprise (starting from the preparation of raw materials, ending with the production of final parts).
Stainless sellers: and they are important
Considering manufacturers of stainless steel, it is advisable to mention about sellers. Indeed, many of them have their own production facilities. With their help, primary products are processed.
Reputable sellers include Globus-Steel (official site ) Among its features is the presence of its own production (lines for transverse and longitudinal cutting of sheets, grinding, etc.). The company offers stainless steel pipes, rolled products in ribbons, sheets, rolls, etc. Globus-Steel cooperates with manufacturers of the Russian Federation and foreign companies.
Globus-Steel, along with Continental, Ferrit, Salut Association, Orrinox and several others, is among the leaders among stainless steel suppliers in the Russian Federation. And confirmation of this is the annual rating. It is formed by the industry publications Metal Supply and Sales and Special Steel based on an analysis of the market and its participants.