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Molycop warns closure of its Newcastle plant, threatening 150 jobs, due to cheap Chinese train wheels flooding the market.
Molycop, a Waratah-based steel producer contributing $40 million annually to Newcastle, warns its remaining plant may close, risking 150 more jobs, due to a surge in underpriced Chinese train wheels flooding the market.
The company says a shift by Sydney Trains’ subcontractors to offshore suppliers, mainly from China, has drastically cut demand for locally made wheels despite ongoing supply agreements.
Molycop’s general manager, Gregor Dalziel, attributes the price advantage to government-backed Chinese production, enabling manufacturers to operate over 30% cheaper than Western rivals.
The company is urging the Anti-Dumping Commission to act, as it reviews 23 dumping cases, 15 involving China.
Industry Minister Tim Ayres has called for vigilance, citing threats to Australia’s steel, aluminium, and critical minerals sectors amid shifting global trade dynamics.
Molycop advierte del cierre de su planta de Newcastle, amenazando 150 empleos, debido a las ruedas baratas de trenes chinos que inundan el mercado.