News & Press Releases
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London, March 27, 2024
Chinese Steel Producer Orders Extensive Automation Solution to Improve Accuracy and Product Quality
Chinese steel producer Shougang Qianan has recently chosen Primetals Technologies for a comprehensive upgrade of the automation systems at its hot-strip mill in Qianan, Hebei province. The process optimization system (Level 2) from Primetals Technologies will allow the Chinese producer to meet and exceed the requirements of demanding applications like electrical steel and strip for the automotive industry.
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London, March 20, 2024
Primetals Technologies Receives Follow-Up Order for New Millstand Drives at Cold Rolling Mill in Finland
Following successful Phase 1 and 2 projects at a cold rolling mill in Hämeenlinna, Finland, SSAB has now tasked Primetals Technologies with Phase 3 to 5 of the upgrade. Thanks to the modernization, the availability of the tandem cold rolling mill will be increased.
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London, March 13, 2024
Primetals Technologies Enters Turkish Market with Record-Setting Mill Startup at Kaptan Demir Çelik
Primetals Technologies has received the final acceptance certificate (FAC) for a wire rod mill modernization project at Kaptan Demir Çelik in Marmara Ereğlisi, Türkiye. The project has expanded Kaptan’s portfolio to include such value-added products as coiled rebar, fine grain rebar, and welding wire for the engineering and automotive industries in both domestic and export markets.
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London, March 11, 2024
Primetals Technologies Awarded by South Korean Steel Producer for Rapid Recovery from Fire Incident
In 2022, a fire struck the drive room at SeAH Besteel’s large bar mill in Gunsan, South Korea. The entire drive system was damaged, and an urgent recovery of the complete system was needed. Primetals Technologies was able to meet the deadline and started up the plant within the given time frame. For this extraordinary effort, Primetals Technologies was honoured with an appreciation award by SeAH Besteel, highlighting the close partnership between the two companies.
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London, March 06, 2024
Leading Indian Steel Producer SAIL Partners with Primetals Technologies on Green Steel Transition at Rourkela Plant
Primetals Technologies and leading Indian steel producer Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to closely collaborate on projects and technologies related to decarbonization at the plant located in Rourkela, Odisha, India.
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