Process
News on the latest technological processes and equipment used in all stages of the steelmaking process.
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thyssenkrupp Exploring Electrical Steel Opportunities in India
20 February 2023 - thyssenkrupp has opened discussions with the Indian government about expanding electrical steelmaking capacity in the country, reports Indian business publication Mint.
Spain Grant to ArcelorMittal Decarbonization Project Cleared
20 February 2023 - The European Commission has OK’d a EUR460 million grant Spain plans to give to ArcelorMittal’s Gijon facility in support of its decarbonization efforts.
Ternium to Invest US$2.2 Billion in North American Slab Plant, DRI Furnace
16 February 2023 - Ternium announced Tuesday that it will invest US$2.2 billion in a North American electric arc furnace–based slab plant and direct reduction furnace.
GM Signs for U. S. Steel’s Sustainable Steel
16 February 2023 - United States Steel Corporation has signed an agreement to supply General Motors with verdeX, its branded line of sustainable steel, U. S. Steel announced Wednesday.
SSAB to Explore Sustainable Quicklime Use in Steel Production
16 February 2023 - SSAB, a Swedish technology company and a limestone producer will conduct preliminary research on incorporating sustainably produced quicklime into SSAB's steelmaking process.
Heraeus Acquires Steel Plant AI Specialist
16 February 2023 - Molten metal sensors and measurement specialist Heraeus Electro-Nite has acquired a majority position in German startup Smart Steel Technologies (SST).
YK Steel Turns to SMS group for Rebar Mill
13 February 2023 - South Korean steelmaker YK Steel has awarded a contract for a complete rebar mini-mill to SMS group.
Primetals Technologies Receives Order for Converter Reline Machine
13 February 2023 - Germany’s Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM) has ordered an LD converter relining machine from Primetals Technologies, according to the equipment manufacturer.
Highbar Looking to Vault Into Steelmaking With Not One, Not Two, But Three Mills
08 February 2023 - Highbar LLC, the Dave Stickler-led rebar-making startup that is planning a mill in Arkansas and has a second on the drawing board, apparently has a third facility in the pipeline.
JFE Steel Plans Even Bigger Expansion of NGO Sheet Capacity
07 February 2023 - JFE Steel Corp. is doubling down on an expansion of its electrical steel sheet capacity, announcing Monday that it will invest an additional JPY50 billion (US$381.2 million) in a project already underway.
Primetals Technologies Completes Automation Upgrades at Chinese Plant
07 February 2023 - Primetals Technologies has wrapped up an extensive automation and process optimization project for a Taiyuan Iron and Steel Group Co. (TISCO) plant in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China, the company has said.
Danieli Wins Contract for South African Hot-Rolled Mill
07 February 2023 - Danieli has been contracted to build a complete, narrow- and medium-width hot-strip plant for South Africa’s Scaw Metals, the company has announced.
U. S. Steel Restarts Idled Mon Valley Works BF
06 February 2023 - Increasing demand has prompted United States Steel Corporation to restart the No. 3 blast furnace at its Mon Valley Works in Pennsylvania.
Swedish Producer Restarts Blast Furnace
01 February 2023 - SSAB has joined the list of European steel producers who have relit idled blast furnaces in recent weeks, reports Fastmarkets MB.
Hotwork USA Now a Part of German Industrial Services Provider
01 February 2023 - Lexington, Ky.-based refractory dry-out and heat-up specialist Hotwork USA LLC has joined the ROBUR Industry Service Group, expanding the industrial furnace services the group is able to offer.
Spanish, Polish Mills Start New Sarralle EAFs
01 February 2023 - Two European steelmakers have started up Sarralle-built electric arc furnaces (EAFs), according to an announcement from the Spain-based engineer and equipment manufacturer.
Missouri S&T EAF Research Receives Second Round of Funding
30 January 2023 - A Missouri University of Science and Technology research team has been awarded a US$2 million grant to explore technologies that could improve operating efficiencies in electric arc furnaces (EAFs).
Steelmaker Implements PSI Metals Production Software
30 January 2023 - Valin ArcelorMittal Automotive Steel Co. Ltd. (VAMA) has gone live with new operational software from PSI Metals, helping it to optimize and scale up production.
ArcelorMittal Invests in Green Steel Tech Startup
27 January 2023 - Ironmaking startup Boston Metal has raised US$120 million in Series C funding, with ArcelorMittal taking the lead in the third wave of investment.
North American Stainless Plans New Cold Mill
26 January 2023 - North American Stainless has greenlighted a US$244 million expansion of its Ghent, Ky., USA, mill, the company announced Thursday.
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