Ferrous has approximately 5,000 registered members. Companies wishing to become a member must pass a Trading Member application process to buy or sell in the marketplace. The e-Steel exchange began operating in September 1999. Moved from providing an information service to an electronic marketplace. First transaction between Worthington Steel Co. and Cargill Ferrous International, which was completed two hours after e-Steel opened for business.
Users are in control of with whom they do business.
Entire global steel industry. Buyers and sellers include mills, service centers, converters, fabrications, OEMs and international trading companies. Membership is made up of 4,000 companies. Providing they are legitimate buyers and sellers of steel, they will be granted membership. Also has a team in Port Kembla, Australia.