Flat rolled products refer to the steel sheets and plates that are made by rolling processes.

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This segment includes the production of rigid container sheet, as well as sheets and plates used in the transportation, building and construction and distribution markets.

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But they have less chance of becoming big exporters of finished products, because the end users, such as car makers, may prefer having their sheets, plates and tubes knocked up locally, thus making it easier to change specifications rapidly, and reducing the need to keep big stockpiles in case of shipping delays.

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It also makes reflective sheets for highway signs, license plates, and trucks, as well as commercial graphics products such as films and inks.

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The various categories of the flat rolled products include hot rolled sheets, cold rolled sheets, coated sheets, semi-finished bars and plates and tin mill products.

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