AMS Podcast Episode 04 is produced and presented by the AMS editorial team - Nick Holt, Gareth Price and Michael Nash.
AMS Podcast Episode 04 – Swedish steel and Russian reveal
AMS Editor Nick Holt describes his visit to Ovako’s steel foundry in Sweden where high strength engineering steel for long products is made, while Assistant Editor Michael Nash talks about his tour of Russia which included visits to Volkswagen and Volvo Trucks plants.
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