Steel News

The Systems Group Begins Shipping Nucor Furnace Components

23 September 2020 - The Systems Group’s Systems Spray-Cooled division has delivered the first pieces of a new electric arc furnace (EAF) being built at Nucor Corp.’s Gallatin mill in Kentucky, the company reports.

Deacero Partners With SKF on Service Solutions

23 September 2020 - Mexico’s Deacero will bring SKF bearings and services to its rolling mill in Celaya, SKF has announced.

Processing Line Commissioned at Ohio Specialty Alloys Plant

23 September 2020 - Specialty alloys processor Rolled Alloys has commissioned a new, ANDRITZ Herr-Voss Stamco-built cut-to-length line, according to the equipment supplier.

Total Lubrifiants Expands Through Acquisition

23 September 2020 - Lubricants manufacturer Total Lubrifiants has acquired a French company that specializes in high-performance synthetic lubricants.

SMS group to Service Egyptian Mill

23 September 2020 - Egypt-based Al Ezz Dekheila Steel Co. has signed a service agreement with SMS group, the equipment supplier has announced.

Outokumpu Orders Metal Powder Plant

16 September 2020 - Stainless producer Outokumpu has contracted SMS group to build a metal atomization plant that will produce stainless powders for additive manufacturers.

New Ladle Turret Ups ABS Caster Volume

15 September 2020 - Danieli Service has wrapped up installation of a new ladle turret at its steel plant in Italy, the company has said.

Noodle.ai and SMS digital Unveil Production Line Sequencing App

11 September 2020 - It is the second jointly developed application between San Francisco, Calif., USA-based Noodle.ai and Düsseldorf, Germany-based SMS digital.

ABB and Hydrogen Optimized Partner to Develop Large-Scale Green Hydrogen Production

11 September 2020 - The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to make green hydrogen a viable option.

ABB Completes Modernization for Egyptian Steelmaker in Record Time

08 September 2020 - Al Ezz Dekheila Steel Co. (EZDK) approved the record two-week modernization and commissioning with the goal of obtaining rated speed and optimum productivity.

Tenova Strengthens Partnership With Microsoft

08 September 2020 - The two companies aim to lead the digital transformation of the sector, leveraging Microsoft’s Azure platform and Tenova's steel industry solutions.

SMS group Lands Order for Ring Roller

04 September 2020 - China’s Wuxi Paike New Materials Technology Co. Ltd. has contracted SMS group to build what SMS group says will be the world's largest ring rolling machine for jet engine components.

Morgan Automation Tapped for Water Treatment System Project

03 September 2020 - Steel Dynamics Inc. has contracted Morgan Automation Systems Inc. to automate the water treatment system at its new Sinton, Texas, USA, flat-rolled mill.

OMK Plans DRI Plant, Meltshop

02 September 2020 - Russian steelmaker OMK is investing the equivalent of US$2 billion in a new direct reduction plant and associated electric arc furnace-based meltshop, reports commodities news and pricing service S&P Global Platts.

BM Group Receives Order for Slag Monitoring Solution

02 September 2020 - Italian stainless producer Acciai Speciali Terni has ordered a slag monitoring system from BM Group’s Polytec robotics unit, the technology supplier reports.

Plant Locomotives Rolling To SDI Plant

02 September 2020 - Locomotive rebuilder Motive Power Resources Inc. has shipped the first of four units to Steel Dynamics Inc.’s new Sinton, Texas, USA, facility, reports Railway Age magazine.

Equipment Builder Plans to Open Workshop at Closed Kentucky Mill

28 August 2020 - Danieli is planning to open a workshop at AK Steel’s now-closed Ashland Works in Kentucky, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear revealed on Thursday.

Mill Contractor Names VP

28 August 2020 - Ohio-based specialty contractor GEM Inc. has promoted Robert Dzierzak as vice president, the company has announced. In his new role, Dzierzak will lead special projects and GEM Inc.’s boiler group.

Danieli Remotely Completes Factory Acceptance Test for New Nucor System

27 August 2020 - Danieli completed remote factory testing on an automation system being installed at Nucor Corp.’s Gallatin sheet mill, the company has announced.

CISDI, Rizhao Steel Collaborate on Intelligent Solutions

27 August 2020 - Rizhao Steel president Kaibing Xu recently met with the heads of CISDI to discuss intelligent solutions for energy conservation and reducing emissions.