News & Press Releases

London, July 04, 2025

The project separated the former combined casting and rolling line into two distinct units: a revamped caster and a modernized hot-strip mill. As a result, thyssenkrupp Steel increased capacity from 1.8 to 3.1 million tons per year and aligned its product range with future markets and a focus on profitable premium products. 

London, June 16, 2025

thyssenkrupp Steel has ordered a modernization of its slab sizing press at hot-strip mill No. 2 in Duisburg, Germany. The project includes a comprehensive upgrade of the electrical and drive systems, ensuring Increased availability and future-proofed spare parts supply. 

London, June 10, 2025

Primetals Technologies and MAEGMA plan to implement a new MIDREX Flex direct reduction plant with an annual capacity of 2 million tons of high-quality hot briquetted iron (HBI) to address Southeast Asia's demand for ore-based metallics. 

London, June 05, 2025

Primetals Technologies has received the final acceptance certificate (FAC) from Jiangsu Shagang for the successful upgrade of a wire rod outlet and a rebuild of a Morgan Reducing/Sizing Mill. The project expands Shagang’s market reach into the high-quality rod product market while enabling low-temperature thermomechanical rolling.

London, May 15, 2025

Software enhancements by Primetals Technologies at Novelis Aluminum Zhenjiang's aluminum hot-rolling mill boost production stability and ensure future-proof operations.