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ThyssenKrupp Nirosta Using RFID technology for Roll Management at Dillenburg

31 March 2011 - ThyssenKrupp Nirosta is now using Radio Frequency Identification, one of the most innovative and fastest-growing identification technologies available, to keep track of its rolls and operational details of its cold rolling mill in Dillinger.

Siemens Starts up Handan Iron & Steel Bar Mill

31 March 2011 - Siemens recently started up a bar mill at Handan Iron & Steel Co. Engineering. Project implementation was completed in record time, with manufacturing and delivery in less than six months and the first bar rolled just six months later.

Ruukki to Make Major Bridge Delivery in Sweden

30 March 2011 - Ruukki has been contracted to deliver and install steel structures for two bridges at Rotebro, between Stockholm and Arlanda in Sweden.

Posco holds 2011 Posco TJ Park Prize Award Ceremony

30 March 2011 - The Posco TJ Park Foundation recently held its 2011 Award Ceremony in the presence of approximately 230 domestic and international officials.

Tata Steel and Dyesol to Expand Photovoltaics Project

30 March 2011 - Tata Steel and Dyesol have decided to expand their joint photovoltaics development project, taking it from its laboratory and pilot-line phase into a pre-industrialization phase.

Metinvest to Double BOF Durability at Yenakiieve Steel Works

30 March 2011 - Metinvest is preparing to overhaul its 160-tonne BOF vessel at Yenakiieve Iron and Steel Works. According to the company, the upgrade will effectively double the durability of the vessel.

voestalpine Increases Research Budget to Record High

30 March 2011 - voestalpine Group announced plans to spend more money than ever on the continued expansion of its research and technology development.

Siemens to Modernize Control System in Wuhan Hot Rolling Mill

29 March 2011 - Wuhan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. has engaged Siemens to bring the process control technology in its hot rolling mill no. 2 up to the state-of-the-art.

Mechel Launches Upgraded Coking Battery #6 at Mechel-Coke

29 March 2011 - Mechel OAO announces the launch of the reconstructed coking battery #6 at Mechel Mining OAO’s subsidiary, Mechel-Coke OOO.

Posco Starts Construction of Continuous Galvanizing Line in Guangdong, China

29 March 2011 - Posco recently celebrated the start of construction for a new 450,000 tonnes/year Continuous Galvanizing Line located in the City of Foshan, Guangdong Province, China.

Peiner Träger Begins Two-Furnace Operation

28 March 2011 - Peiner Träger GmbH has commenced the run-up procedure in preparation for operating both electric arc furnaces, effectively doubling smelting capacity at the Peine plant.

MMK Group Completes Sale of Belon’s Energy Business

28 March 2011 - Belon, part of Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works Group, has completed the sale of its energy business to SDS-Coal Holding Company.

Sumitomo Metals Restarts Second Blast Furnace, Thermal Power Station at Kashima

28 March 2011 - Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd. resumed operation of its No. 1 Blast Furnace in Kashima Steelworks, and its Kashima Power Station began generating electricity on Friday, March 25.

Posco Holds Groundbreaking for New Beijing Posco Center

28 March 2011 - Posco recently celebrated the groundbreaking for the Beijing Posco Center, the company’s Chinese headquarters in Beijing. Posco is planning to move all of its Beijing offices to the new building, which is scheduled to be completed by June 2014.

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