Tough choices to make about the future of industry: NZ Steel's Robin Davies

Tough choices to make about the future of industry: NZ Steel's Robin Davies
Trouble at the mill. (Image: NZME)
Ian Llewellyn
New Zealand Steel's chief executive, Robin Davies, says the country has some tough decisions to make about the future of the industry, which could have major flow-on effects on supply chains.The company was currently internationally competitive with some secure and affordable energy supply. However, there was a continuing balancing act to keep the operation running in the future, with the outlook uncertain.Decisions and choices being made now would have long-term impacts, especially regarding local supply chains.“I don't think the...

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