MCB News

Last year, we expanded our range with hot-rolled S700MC plates in a pickled version, available as a bundle. As of today, the S700MC pickled is also available as individual plates.

Since December, the new timber storage has been operational, marking an important step in further optimising the Wood4Wood concept. Over two years ago, W4W was introduced, with Anton van de Ven taking on the role of working foreman. Today, Wood4Wood is under the responsibility of Stefano Etneo, Production Manager at the Steel Service Centre of MCB.

MCB and Damstahl have entered into a distribution agreement for the Dutch and Belgian markets for stainless steel bar materials. MCB will distribute Damstahl’s extensive product range with a special focus on stainless steel bars.

MCB is expanding its product range with hot-rolled plate/strip S700MC pickled and oiled, in the dimensions 3000x1500x3 mm up to 10 mm thick. This material is now available on the web portal.

From September 2025 on, lead may no longer be used in the production of aluminium due to European laws and regulations. In anticipation of this, MCB has expanded its range with the lead- and tin-free alloy EN AW-2033.

MCB supplies various grades of Ympress® Laser from stock and has now expanded its range of Ympress Laser S355MC pickled and oiled. In addition to the 20 mm, Ympress Laser S355MC with pickled and oiled surface is now also available from stock in 4 to 15 mm thicknesses.

MCB recently received a bronze medal from EcoVadis. A nice appreciation for the steps that we have been taken so far in the field of sustainability.

We are pleased to announce that Mr. Bernard Saey, owner of the Belgian steel distribution group Saey, and MCB have reached an agreement regarding the intended acquisition by MCB of 100% of the shares in the companies of the group. The intended acquisition will be completed in the coming months, subject to the antitrust approval.

Due to carnival, deliveries will be limited in the Southern provinces on February 20 and 21.

MCB was the first of many metal wholesalers to sign the international CSR covenant for the metal sector. By participating in the covenant, MCB wants to further professionalise the their sustainability actions for the purpose of reducing environmental impact. This event contributes to the realization of a more sustainable and supply chain.

On Monday the 8th of February 2021, MCB presented the MCB Supplier Award 2020 to the Swiss supplier Montanstahl AG. Due to the corona virus, this official moment took place virtually, but the Swiss were nevertheless delighted. 

'Together' is one of the core values of MCB. This value took on a whole new meaning in 2020. Today, staying in touch and working together are more important than ever.

From now on, it is possible to choose your preferred packaging variant for aluminium and stainless steel plates in our webportal. On the overview page of these products, a number of selection criteria have been added.

Now that the entire world has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, MCB and its employees want to express the hope that you and your loved ones are and will remain safe and healthy. For us, the health of our employees and customers is priority number 1.

We would like to inform you about the deliveries during the holidays.