Belmetal company visit to NLMK Clabecq: insights from the steel value chain

Posted on 24/04/2026

On April 22, Belmetal visited the NLMK Clabecq site. During this company visit, participating members gained first-hand insight into the production environment and engaged in in-depth discussions on the current challenges and opportunities within the steel and metals sector.

The visit provided an opportunity to bring the different links of the value chain closer together. In a rapidly evolving market, strong alignment between producers, distributors and end users remains essential to stay competitive and agile.

Current topics at the heart of the discussions

Among the topics discussed were:

• market developments and economic uncertainty
• supply chain dynamics and availability
• innovation and efficiency in production processes

These topics have a direct impact on companies active in steel distribution and metal processing. Sharing practical insights helps businesses respond more effectively to changing market conditions.

The importance of dialogue within the sector

For Belmetal, company visits are an important way to bring members closer to the reality of the sector. They create space for open dialogue, knowledge sharing and a better understanding of the challenges companies are facing today.

As a federation, Belmetal remains committed to strengthening connections between all actors in the sector and supporting a healthy industrial ecosystem in Belgium.