Connecting Global Projects with Quality Steel: GDD Steel Supports Indonesia Industrial Development

GDD Steel has successfully completed the production, inspection, and shipment of approximately 300 tons of carbon steel round pipes for an industrial construction project in Jakarta, Indonesia. The products, including Ø114mm, Ø168mm, and Ø219mm round pipes, will be mainly used for factory steel structures, equipment support systems, and related engineering facilities. Through strict quality control, professional packaging, and efficient logistics coordination, GDD Steel provided a reliable steel supply solution to support the development of overseas industrial projects.

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Complete Guide to Tinplate Lids: Types, Materials, Coatings, Sizes and Applications

Tinplate lids, also widely known as tin can ends or metal can ends, are an essential part of metal packaging systems used for food, beverages, powdered products, pet food, edible oil and many other packaged goods. Although a can end may appear to be a relatively simple component, its material grade, hardness, internal coating, opening […]

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China’s Steel Industry Advances Low-Carbon Transformation Through Energy Efficiency, Technological Upgrades and Structural Innovation

In the first half of 2026, China’s steel industry accelerated its low-carbon transition by pursuing goals for energy conservation and carbon reduction through measures such as ultra-high energy efficiency upgrades, breakthroughs in hydrogen metallurgy, and the application of green energy. Key steel enterprises achieved significant results in lowering energy consumption, reducing carbon emissions, and optimizing energy structures, thereby laying the foundation for the industry's green development and enhanced global competitiveness during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period.

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From Steel Plates to Major Infrastructure: GDD Steel Delivers Carbon Steel Plates to Support Overseas Infrastructure Projects

GDD Steel recently completed the export and delivery of approximately 420 tons of carbon steel plates to an industrial infrastructure project in Manila, Philippines. The materials are designated for use in factory structures, equipment foundation platforms, and associated construction works. To meet the project's stringent requirements regarding steel strength, dimensional accuracy, and delivery reliability, the company implemented comprehensive management across the entire process—from manufacturing and quality inspection to export logistics—ensuring the safe and efficient arrival of the products at the site. This collaboration further demonstrates GDD Steel’s professional expertise and service capabilities in the field of supplying steel for international engineering projects.

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Tinplate Guide: Material Structure, BA & CA Annealing, Grades, Coatings and Applications

Tinplate is an electrolytically tin-coated, low-carbon steel widely used in food cans, beverage containers, chemical packaging, easy-open ends and decorative metal products. This guide explains tinplate structure, MR, L and D steel types, T1–T5 tempers, single-reduced and double-reduced grades, tin coating weights, surface finishes and internal lacquers. It also provides a detailed comparison of batch annealing (BA) and continuous annealing (CA), including why BA remains the mainstream annealing route for general-purpose soft-temper tinplate in China.

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How to Produce Canned Tomato Paste in Bulk with Tinplate Cans

Tinplate is a versatile tin-coated steel material widely used in food cans, beverage packaging, chemical containers, aerosol cans, closures, decorative boxes and precision components. This guide explains the structure of electrolytic tinplate, steel substrate types, temper grades, DR tinplate, tin coating weights, annealing methods, internal lacquers, printing processes and application-specific material selection. It also provides practical guidance for choosing the correct tinplate thickness, hardness, coating and surface finish for different packaging requirements.

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British Steel Nationalized: Jingye Group’s Six-Year Ownership Ends as Compensation Assessment Becomes New Focus in Sino-British Economic Ties

In July 2026, the UK government formally nationalized British Steel, ending Jingye Group's six-year Chinese ownership. Citing a bilateral investment treaty, the Chinese side is demanding full compensation and reserves the right to international arbitration, while the UK has pledged to provide reasonable compensation through an independent third-party assessment. Transcending a single corporate dispute, this case reflects the UK's strategic shift toward industrial security and serves as a critical barometer for the enforcement of bilateral investment agreements and Chinese investor confidence in the UK.

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