Description
SWOT ANALYSIS OF HEBEI IRON AND STEEL
Hebei Iron and Steel
Parent Company
Hebei Steel group
Category
Iron & Steel
Sector
Industrial products
Tagline/ Slogan
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USP
The Hebei Group is one of the largest steelmaker in the world
STP
boron steel rod, quake-resistant steel bar, heavy and wide plates, Segment seamless steel tubes and pipes
Major oil companies, national oil companies, electric power companies, Target Group automotive and construction equipment manufacturers
Positioning
China's top steel maker by output
SWOT Analysis
1. Hebei plans to invest for a stake in Canada's Alderon and a interest in Alderon's principal mining asset known as the Kami project 2. Employs around 1,20,000 employees 3. Have the world-class technological capabilities and product line-up 4. Consolidation of both raw material purchasing and finance has been completed Strength 5. Strong reputation and operational activities
1. Conflicts in the subsidiaries & need to take into account each company’s interest 2. Dependence on foreign exchange rates and more competition means Weakness limited market share
1. The provincial government will soon work out supportive policies to help the group expand business 2. Enhance technological superiority 3. Attain cost competitiveness so as to be superior to rivals in the world Opportunity 4. Seek greater synergies between steel and non-steel businesses
1. Overseas market environment is tough because of the ongoing weakness in the steel sheet market 2. Global recession, weakening of global steel demand 3. Post integration management problems with subsidiaries companies Threats 4. Governmental and environmental regulations
Competition
1. JFE Holdings 2. Kobe Steel Ltd 3. POSCO 4. Baosteel group corporation 5. ArcelorMittal Competitors 6. Anshan Iron & Steel corporation
doc_904744313.docx
SWOT ANALYSIS OF HEBEI IRON AND STEEL
Hebei Iron and Steel
Parent Company
Hebei Steel group
Category
Iron & Steel
Sector
Industrial products
Tagline/ Slogan
-
USP
The Hebei Group is one of the largest steelmaker in the world
STP
boron steel rod, quake-resistant steel bar, heavy and wide plates, Segment seamless steel tubes and pipes
Major oil companies, national oil companies, electric power companies, Target Group automotive and construction equipment manufacturers
Positioning
China's top steel maker by output
SWOT Analysis
1. Hebei plans to invest for a stake in Canada's Alderon and a interest in Alderon's principal mining asset known as the Kami project 2. Employs around 1,20,000 employees 3. Have the world-class technological capabilities and product line-up 4. Consolidation of both raw material purchasing and finance has been completed Strength 5. Strong reputation and operational activities
1. Conflicts in the subsidiaries & need to take into account each company’s interest 2. Dependence on foreign exchange rates and more competition means Weakness limited market share
1. The provincial government will soon work out supportive policies to help the group expand business 2. Enhance technological superiority 3. Attain cost competitiveness so as to be superior to rivals in the world Opportunity 4. Seek greater synergies between steel and non-steel businesses
1. Overseas market environment is tough because of the ongoing weakness in the steel sheet market 2. Global recession, weakening of global steel demand 3. Post integration management problems with subsidiaries companies Threats 4. Governmental and environmental regulations
Competition
1. JFE Holdings 2. Kobe Steel Ltd 3. POSCO 4. Baosteel group corporation 5. ArcelorMittal Competitors 6. Anshan Iron & Steel corporation
doc_904744313.docx