Steel Products
AK Adds Electrode Surcharge on Stainless
Written by Tim Triplett
October 10, 2017
In response to the recent hike in the cost of graphite electrodes, AK Steel Holding Corp. will implement an electrode surcharge for all stainless product shipments effective Oct 29. The surcharge for November will be $13.20 per ton. The amount will be same for all stainless grades produced by the company. The monthly electrode surcharge amount will be listed in the company’s monthly surcharge publication.
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