News & Press Releases

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, June 20, 2024

Mexican steel producer TYASA and Primetals Technologies have recently reached a milestone for the world’s first EAF Quantum plant. On May 7, 2024, the energy-efficient 100-ton electric arc furnace had been in operation for 10 years. No less than 15 EAF Quantum furnaces is in operation worldwide, with more currently being constructed.

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, May 22, 2024

Indian iron ore mining company Essel Mining and Industries Limited (EMIL) recently granted the final acceptance certificate (FAC) to Primetals Technologies for its Circular Pelletizing Technology (CPT) plant located at its facilities in Basantpur, Odisha state, India. CPT is the world’s most compact pelletizing plant for the production of high-quality pellets, featuring an indurating furnace with unique circular design.

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.