World’s Largest ERW Tube Mill Opens in Arkansas
05/05/2022 - Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, has cut the ribbon on its new US$150 million electric resistance welded (ERW) tube mill in Blytheville, Ark., USA, bringing on-line what it says is the largest continuous ERW tube mill in the world.
The ERW tube mill is designed to produce jumbo hollow structural sections (HSS) up to 28 inches in diameter with wall thicknesses up to 1 inch.
The company recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate completion of the project. Company executives, community members and state officials, including Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, attended.
"Thanks to companies like Atlas Tube, Mississippi County continues to lead the country as a premier steel producer," Hutchinson remarked. "We are thrilled to celebrate with Atlas Tube today and look forward to many great things ahead."
The mill, which is capable of producing 400,000 tons annually, was built by SMS group. SMS group said the highly automated mill expands the company's portfolio, allowing it to domestically manufacture products larger than 20 inches on an ERW tube welding line.
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