The white book of steelis an informative and entertaining look at steel's enormous impact on the history of mankind, and the role that it is set to play in helping to shape the future of humanity.

Tracing steel's development from the first iron that fell from the sky in meteorites to the Bessemer process that became the lynchpin of the Industrial Revolution to the innovations of today that are developing ever more varieties of stronger, lighter and increasingly versatile steel, The white book of steel is an unforgettable journey into the past and future.

Accompanied by worldsteel's new micrositeThe Steel Storyand also available as an e-Book, The white book of steel is now available from the online bookshop. A PDF copy of the book can be downloaded for free from the website. Printed copies can be ordered from the bookshop.

Notes to Editors:

• The World Steel Association (worldsteel) is one of the largest and most dynamic industry associations in the world. worldsteel represents approximately 170 steel producers (including 17 of the world's 20 largest steel companies), national and regional steel industry associations, and steel research institutes. worldsteel members represent around 85% of world steel production.

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