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Case Report: Procurement of Excavator Parts byDutch Customer (February 28, 2026 – March 5, 2026)

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  Case Report: Procurement of Excavator Parts by  Dutch Customer  ( February 28, 2026 – March 5, 2026 ) Case No.: COGENG-2026-EXCAVATOR Customer Information: Dutch Customer  Supplier: COGENG (Representative: COGENG-HUGO) Communication Platform: Whats App Case Period: February 28, 2026 – March 5, 2026 Product Involved: Excavator harness  Case Status: Payment completed, production arranged, shipment dispatched via DHL Express  I. Case Background In late February 2026, COGENG received a procurement request from a Dutch customer for two excavator harnesses. One of the harnesses had previously been reported as mismatched. This communication involved the additional purchase of the other "pending" harness and the combined delivery of both units. The customer had high requirements for delivery speed and explicitly requested DHL Express to ensure rapid receipt. COGENG demonstrated a prudent attitude toward product accuracy, but faced challenges as the cust...

What are the reasons for the price increases in raw materials such as steel?

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  Here is the English version of the analysis on the drivers behind the recent steel price surge. Steel Price Surge Driven by Five Interlocking Factors: Tight Supply-Demand, Policy Constraints, Cost Push, Export Boom, and Market Sentiment The upward trend has been particularly pronounced since April 2026. I. Supply Side: Persistent Contraction, Growing Rigidity Crude steel output cuts:  2026 crude steel production to be reduced by ~3%, with key regions required to cut no less than 15%. In April, key steel mills’ daily crude steel output fell 4% YoY – a clear supply inflection point. Environmental & carbon constraints:  Under dual‑carbon goals, tighter standards (energy saving, ultra‑low emissions, differential power pricing) raise compliance costs, accelerate exit of small/mid mills, and reduce supply elasticity. Voluntary output controls:  After weak profitability in 2025, mills proactively control production and schedule more maintenance; inventories...