SteelLens

Over the last decade, global steel industry EBITDA margins have averaged eight to ten percent, which is below the margin of 15 to 17 percent necessary for long-term sustainability. However, during the same period, we have seen the best performing steel producers achieve EBITDA margins of 20 to 30 percent as a result of structural advantages such as low factors costs, as well as equipment, labor, and cost productivity. This suggests an improvement potential in operational excellence across the industry.

SteelLens helps steel plants achieve operational excellence. Our proprietary assessment methodology identifies, quantifies, and prioritizes value creation opportunities in steel plants operations. We link operational metrics such as blast-furnace fuel rates, product yields, and labor productivity to financial outcomes such as EBITDA and cost-curve position. We combine global technical industry benchmarks, operational impact cases developed in collaboration with steel producers, and deep steel industry expertise to help steel producers optimize cost and performance.