It is reported that Handan Steel has obtained great progress in new products exploitation in H1 of 2008 and has totally produced 310,600 tonnes of new products, including 377,200 tonnes of ship steel and 41,000 tonnes of Q345E and Q460C low alloyed medium plates.

In the period from January to June, Handan Steel has cumulatively exploited nine new specifications, including Q235BZ15, Q345BZ15, Q345CZ15, Q345GJBZ25 and X42 pipeline steel medium plate, 610L auto steel beam, Q345qD bridge steel coiled sheet, X70 pipeline steel and SPHC-CP auto fittings picking sheet.