News & Press Releases

London, November 15, 2023

German steel producer BGH Edelstahlwerke has recently signed the preliminary acceptance certificate (PAC) with Primetals Technologies for the modernization of an automation system at roughing mill No. 2 in its long-rolling plant located in Freital, Germany. The modernization project was executed within a limited time frame, and the new automation solution has been in operation since July 2023. Well-thought-out, standardized, and adaptable technology as well as an experienced project team made it possible to meet the tight deadline.

London, October 04, 2023

Primetals Technologies has developed and implemented a ground-breaking portable safety technology known as the Digital Optical Caliper. This system eliminates the dangerous practice of manually determining the product section using wood or traditional calipers. The Digital Optical Caliper can precisely measure a variety of long rolling product sections, thereby identifying potential issues during production and promoting safer work practices.

London, September 28, 2023

An integrated quality control, production management, and transportation system from Primetals Technologies recently went into operation at ArcelorMittal Mexico’s production site in Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas in the state of Michoacán, Mexico. The new solution orchestrates the entire quality management process in the hot-rolling mill and skin-pass mill.

London, September 05, 2023

In August 2023, Primetals Technologies acquired the cutting technology assets from Spanish company TCT Torch-Cutting Technologies and signed key personnel to a long-term service contract in order to expand its competences with inhouse torch-cutting expertise. The acquirement of the TCT assets allows Primetals Technologies to fully integrate torch-cutting technologies into not only the continuous casting segment but also into the wider range of automation solutions for casting and a comprehensive scope of metallurgical services.

London, August 29, 2023

ArcelorMittal has recently contracted Primetals Technologies for the revamping of two LD converters (BOFs) at its steel plant in Jõao Monlevade, Brazil. The order encompasses two new 135-ton converters, an upgrade of the primary dedusting systems, and complete electrics and automation packages. In addition to the new equipment’s technological advantages, the main influencing factors for ArcelorMittal’s decision were other recently completed projects and the fact that ArcelorMittal, over time, had built a strong partnership with Primetals Technologies in Brazil.