News & Press Releases

London, July 04, 2024

The world’s largest steel producer, Baosteel, a part of Baowu Group, already operates more than 20 casters supplied by Primetals Technologies. Baosteel has now signed a contract with Primetals Technologies for the latest continuous casting project, this time for a plant in China’s Shanghai region that will feature an optimized roll geometry and a comprehensive suite of automation and technology solutions. 

London, July 02, 2024

Primetals Technologies has received an order from Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) for the design, supply, and installation of a new hot-blast stove for blast furnace No. 5, named “Kalyani,” of the IISCO steel plant. The additional hot-blast stove ensures the security of operations and enables existing stoves to be taken offline for repair without affecting site operations.

London, June 20, 2024

Mexican steel producer TYASA and Primetals Technologies have recently reached a milestone for the world’s first EAF Quantum plant. On May 7, 2024, the energy-efficient 100-ton electric arc furnace had been in operation for 10 years. No less than 15 EAF Quantum furnaces is in operation worldwide, with more currently being constructed.

London, June 18, 2024

Primetals Technologies has recently received the final acceptance certificate (FAC) for a plate finishing mill at Kobe Steel’s plant in Kakogawa, Japan. The mill enables Kobe Steel to improve product quality and further enhance its already short and stable delivery times. 

London, June 12, 2024

New 12-meter long MULPIC line from Primetals Technologies enables Indian steel producer to increase product quality and expand pipe-grade product portfolio. The technology offers an ‘in-line’ plate cooling system capable of reaching the desired cooling rate and temperature drops necessary for plates of various product dimensions.