News & Press Releases

London, August 29, 2024

The Mexican automotive industry is currently experiencing significant growth, with several car manufacturers establishing new production facilities in the country. Consequently, TYASA has tasked Primetals Technologies with an upgrade of its 6-strand billet, bloom, and beam-blank multi-format caster to accommodate automotive grades.

London, August 27, 2024

German special steel producer Lech-Stahlwerke (LSW) has granted the final acceptance certificate (FAC) to Primetals Technologies for an innovative scrap torch-cutting machine at its plant in Meitingen, Germany. The facility represents the latest development in scrap cutting, resulting in significantly reduced noise and zero dust emissions.

London, July 04, 2024

The world’s largest steel producer, Baosteel, a part of Baowu Group, already operates more than 20 casters supplied by Primetals Technologies. Baosteel has now signed a contract with Primetals Technologies for the latest continuous casting project, this time for a plant in China’s Shanghai region that will feature an optimized roll geometry and a comprehensive suite of automation and technology solutions. 

London, May 29, 2024

Chinese steel producer Baosteel Zhanjiang has awarded Primetals Technologies a contract for the engineering, supply, and startup of a bow-type 2-strand continuous caster for the production of extraordinarily thick slabs. It will produce slabs of record-breaking sections, measuring up to 2,700 millimeters in width at 450 millimeters in thickness.

London, April 30, 2024

Wuyang Iron and Steel has placed an order with Primetals Technologies for a 1-strand continuous caster with several record-breaking features. It is set to become the most powerful of its kind and will also produce the world’s thickest slabs, measuring up to 460 millimeters in thickness.