NLMK Kaluga Produces Millionth Metric Ton of Rolled Steel
03/25/2015 - NLMK Kaluga, a next-generation EAF mini-mill in Russia (part of NLMK Group’s Long Products Division) that manufactures long products and sections for the construction industry, has produced its millionth metric ton of rolled steel.
NLMK Kaluga mini-mill was launched in July 2013 in the Kaluga Region close to Moscow, Russia’s largest construction market. The mini-mill concept is based on locating EAF steelmaking and rolling operations near to sources of raw materials and consumers of finished steel products.
Alexander Burayev, NLMK Long Products general director, said: “Today is another milestone for us: our millionth tonne of rolled steel. Thanks to the efficient organization of production processes and ongoing process improvements, we have been able to quickly reach the design capacity of the plant; and to continue mastering and offering new products that are in demand on the market. We plan to expand the plant’s product mix by the end of the year. This will allow us to be more flexible when responding to market demand.”
Technological solutions implemented at the rolling mill enable the simple switching of manufacturing any given product to another at a moment’s notice, depending upon market conditions and customer demand.
NLMK Kaluga significantly expanded its product portfolio in 2014 by introducing 25x4 and 75x6 angles; and #10 rebar to its market offering available to customers in Russia’s Central and Volga Regions. At the beginning of 2015, NLMK Kaluga added 63x6 angles to its product portfolio due to demand from the construction sector. By the end of the year, the plant plans to introduce 50х5, 100х9 and 90х8 angles. Alongside sections, the plant’s product mix includes #12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 25 rebar.
Alexander Burayev, NLMK Long Products general director, said: “Today is another milestone for us: our millionth tonne of rolled steel. Thanks to the efficient organization of production processes and ongoing process improvements, we have been able to quickly reach the design capacity of the plant; and to continue mastering and offering new products that are in demand on the market. We plan to expand the plant’s product mix by the end of the year. This will allow us to be more flexible when responding to market demand.”
Technological solutions implemented at the rolling mill enable the simple switching of manufacturing any given product to another at a moment’s notice, depending upon market conditions and customer demand.
NLMK Kaluga significantly expanded its product portfolio in 2014 by introducing 25x4 and 75x6 angles; and #10 rebar to its market offering available to customers in Russia’s Central and Volga Regions. At the beginning of 2015, NLMK Kaluga added 63x6 angles to its product portfolio due to demand from the construction sector. By the end of the year, the plant plans to introduce 50х5, 100х9 and 90х8 angles. Alongside sections, the plant’s product mix includes #12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 25 rebar.
