Trading in iron ore, coal, coke, HBI/DRI, ferroalloys and steel scrap for the iron and steel industry
EIRON Eisenerz und Rohstoff GmbH
Kronberg im Taunus (DE) · Shanghai (CN) · Kuantan (MY)New on Amplifa
About EIRON
EIRON Eisenerz und Rohstoff GmbH is an internationally active trading company headquartered in Kronberg im Taunus, specialising in the marketing of iron ore, semi-finished products and other raw materials for the iron and steel industry. The product range includes iron ores (62–67 % Fe magnetite, hematite and limonite as fines, lump ore, pellets and concentrates), HBI and DRI as well as coal, coke, ferroalloys and steel scrap. EIRON supplies major Asian and European steel mills and also offers chartering of all products (all Incoterms); since 2003 under Contracts of Affreightment with renowned shipping lines in parcels of around 20,000 to 160,000 tonnes. The team includes engineers and former executive board members of the German iron and steel industry, who advise on raw materials, properties and applications. Since its foundation in 1987, the company has sold around 170 million tonnes of raw materials; offices are located in Kronberg, Shanghai (China) and Kuantan (Malaysia), as well as representative offices inter alia in Brazil, Mexico, Turkey and Venezuela.
- Site
- Kronberg im Taunus
- Processes
- Chartering/Shipping Services (Handysize to Capesize, 20,000–160,000 MT), Barter Trade, Financing, Consulting by engineers and former managers of the steel industry
- Materials
- Iron ore (62-67% Fe magnetite, hematite, limonite; fines, lump ore, pellets, concentrates), HBI, HBI Fines, DRI, DRI Fines, Steam coal, Coking coal, Injection coal
- Certificates
- HBIA membership (HBI Association)
- Founded
- 1987
- Industries
- Iron and steel industry, Steam coal/energy
- 01
Procurement from suppliers (including South America, Russia, Venezuela)
- 02
Trading/marketing as agent or principal
- 03
Consulting by industrial engineers
- 04
Financing and barter transactions
- 05
Chartering and sea transport
- 06
Delivery to steel mills and power stations
Products and Raw Materials
Iron ore (magnetite, hematite, limonite)
Fines, lump ore, pellets and concentrates from South America for major Asian and European steel mills.
HBI / HBI Fines
Hot Briquetted Iron from Russia and Venezuela as an iron carrier for steel production.
DRI / DRI Fines
Direct Reduced Iron from Russia and Venezuela for metallurgical processes.
Coal (thermal coal, coking coal, injection coal)
Energy source and reducing agent for the steel industry and power generation.
Coke (blast furnace coke, petroleum coke, coke breeze)
Reducing agent and energy source for blast furnace and downstream processing operations.
Ferroalloys (FeMn, FeSiMn, FeSi, FeTi)
Alloying additives for deoxidation and alloying in steelmaking.
Steel scrap (HMS1, HMS2, rails)
Recycled feedstock for electric steel mills and foundries.
Locations
Kronberg im Taunus
DEHeadquarters
Shanghai
CNOffice (Shanghai Office)
Kuantan
MYOffice
Industries
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Memberships
EIRON is a member of the HBI Association (HBIA). Customers are advised by engineers and former executive board members of the German iron and steel industry.
| Evidence | Kronberg im Taunus |
|---|---|
| HBIA membership (HBI Association) |
History
- 1987
Founded by D. Langhorst, previously Managing Director of Eisenerzgesellschaft mbH (a subsidiary of Metallgesellschaft); exclusive European sales agent for Hamersley Iron PTY Ltd. (until 1997).
- 1997
Sebastian Langhorst takes over the management from his father; reorientation as a principal, expansion into South America, Asia and the Far East; long-term contracts inter alia with C.V.G Ferrominera Orinoco C.A.; opening of offices in Brazil, China, Malaysia, Mexico, Turkey and Venezuela.
- 2003
Conclusion of Contracts of Affreightment with shipping lines such as Armada, Furness Withy/Hamburg Süd, Phoenix Bulk Carriers, Swissmarine, TMT and Transfield.