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Case Study: Increased Market Reach through an Online Marketplace
November 25, 2022
Case Study: Increased Market Reach through an Online Marketplace
Gonvarri Industries, one of the leading European steel and aluminum processing companies, is consistently using Vanilla Steel to better manage its inventory in Europe. Gonvarri offers prime as well as excess steel from 10 different plants on a weekly basis on Vanilla Steel
Cyclicality of the Metals Industry
September 20, 2022
Cyclicality of the Metals Industry
What is a cyclical industry? Why is the metals industry cyclical? How does Vanilla Steel support buyers and sellers in all market conditions? Learn more in this article.
Different Steel Grades and Their Designation
May 24, 2022
Different Steel Grades and Their Designation
Different Steel Grades systems across Europe and other geographies can lead to confusion when buying or selling steel. In this article we will go through the most used steel grade classifications before providing you with a Steel Grade Equivalency Table.
Vanilla Steel launches a quotation tool for metals procurement: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
March 30, 2022
Vanilla Steel launches a quotation tool for metals procurement: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
Vanilla Steel is now launching a Request for Quotation (RFQ) procurement method that is specifically answering the needs of prime buyers that have specific requirements and specifications.
What are the differences between Prime & Excess material?
March 10, 2022
What are the differences between Prime & Excess material?
Since its launch, Vanilla Steel's mission has been to facilitate the digital matchmaking between steel professionals.