| The Special Steel Trade Association (EHV) is the German association of stainless steel stockholders. Members include trade and service organisations, as well as producers of special steels. About 70 companies, active nation-wide, are represented in the central organisation. Furthermore, approximately 160 regionally organised warehouses also belong to the Special Steel Trade Association – arranged into eight regional associations. Depending on their products, members of the EHV contribute 80 to 90 per cent of market volume. The Special Steel Trade Association is internationally involved in the European Traders Association (Eurometal). |