Market conditions / requirements

Especially thick EH36 plates, which are produced by ingot steel, delivery time is long and a minimum volume is required in order to start production at the steel mill.


In addition the number of steel mills which are able to produce marine grade plates above 80mm is also limited.


With the largest stock available in Europe, Stigterstaal is able to directly supply all your EH36 requirements up to 250mm in various lengths and widths , fast and door to door when required.

Concerning the origin of our ” EH36 / EH40 and FH36 plates, you will only find materials from “AAA” steel mills from Western Europe to guarantee quality in respect to mechanical and chemical properties but also surface conditions.


All materials are produced according to the appropriate Euro norms, EN 10029, EN 10163-2 and 3.2 certification according to EN 10204.