News & Press Releases

London, April 08, 2025

On April 1, 2025, Primetals Technologies, together with its strategic partner Mitsubishi Corporation, Rio Tinto, a leading mining and materials company, and globally leading steel and technology group voestalpine, signed a cooperation agreement to fast-track the development of fluidized bed and smelter technologies with the HYFOR and Smelter solutions from Primetals Technologies.

London, April 03, 2025

voestalpine Donawitz has started up its LD converter (BOF) No. 4 following a revamp carried out by Primetals Technologies. A new air-cooling system has significantly reduced the operating temperature of the trunnion ring and converter shell, resulting in longer equipment lifetime.

London, March 27, 2025

The newly installed equipment includes a 150-ton argon-oxygen decarburization (AOD) converter, a 150-ton ladle furnace, a single-strand continuous caster, and comprehensive automation solutions. With this expansion, JSL’s production capacity will increase by approximately 1 million tons per year. Advanced automation systems contribute to improved product quality and optimized process efficiency. 

London, March 20, 2025

Primetals Technologies has engineered and supplied the first-ever HZ-Mill for stainless steel production. The new reversing cold mill ensures Nippon Yakin Kogyo will be able to meet increasing demand for highly functional stainless steel grades. 

London, March 14, 2025

Primetals Technologies today announced Yoshiharu Ikeda has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Primetals Technologies. He succeeds Satoru Iijima, who will continue to serve as a Director of the Board and Fellow Advisor. Yoshiharu Ikeda brings decades of experience in the metals industry to his role, and he has a track record of successful leadership in commercial and strategical roles as well as in the machinery business sector.