A 330-ton LD Converter has recently left Rotterdam aboard Happy River and is bound for the U.S.A. The 330-ton LD Converter from Primetals Technologies is headed for a U.S.-based steel producer to replace an existing converter that has reached the end of its lifetime. Assembled in Europe, Shipped with Confidence Assembled in Europe, the LD
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In a partnership aimed at designing and engineering an industrial-scale prototype plant for net-zero-emission ironmaking, Primetals Technologies—together with its strategic partners Mitsubishi Corporation—, Fortescue—a global leader in the mining and heavy industries—, and—globally leading steel and technology group—voestalpine signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partnership will also explore the implementation of the HYFOR and
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voestalpine Stahl Donawitz will expand its Through-Process Quality Control (TPQC) system to evaluate long-term data automatically and seamlessly from the meltshop. After using it at its CC4 continuous caster for the past 1.5 years, the new implementation will encompass the entire production chain from the ladle furnace and converter to secondary metallurgy and the vacuum
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JSW Dolvi orders comprehensive maintenance services from Primetals Technologies, including spare parts supply, for its new continuous casters at the steel plant in Dolvi, Maharashtra province, India. The slab casters have a production capacity of 4 to 4.5 million tons of steel annually. Technology-Based Services The technology-based service contract includes comprehensive state-of-the-art maintenance services to
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Gerdau Special Steel North America has granted Primetals Technologies the final acceptance certificate (FAC) for the modernization of its electric steel plant in Monroe, Michigan, U.S.A. Primetals Technologies modernized the existing electric arc furnace, installed a new twin ladle furnace, material handling system, and all related auxiliary equipment. Special Steel Plant in North America Gerdau
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Most of the CO2 emissions in steelmaking come from the blast furnace to reduce iron ore. While still the majority production route today, a new green steel technology developed in collaboration with RHI Magnesita and Primetals Technologies may transform the industry landscape. Introducing the Smelter RHI Magnesita, a global leader in refractory innovations, has helped
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In September, Chinese steel producer Valin ArcelorMittal Automotive Steel (VAMA) produced the first coil at its upgraded pickling line and tandem cold mill (PLTCM) in Loudi, Hunan province, China. A joint venture between Valin Steel Group and ArcelorMittal, VAMA is a steel producer focused on automotive steel, producing 1.5 million tons. Phase 2 Upgrades Upgrading
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Hongtai Steel granted the final acceptance certificate for an EAF Quantum from Primetals Technologies for their site close to Xuancheng, Anhui province, China. Langxi County Hongtai Steel, founded in 2002, manufactures a wide array of steel-production components, including bushings and rolling mill rolls, and produces construction steel, for example, rebar, coiled rebar, wire rod, and
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Indian steel producer Tata Steel and Primetals Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Tata Steel’s headquarters in Mumbai, India. They aim to intensify their collaboration on projects and technology related to green steel and decarbonization. Carbon Neutral by 2045 Tata Steel, along with its subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures, is one of
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