News & Press Releases

London, September 26, 2024

South Korean steel producer POSCO has chosen Primetals Technologies to supply a new tilting drive for LD converter (BOF) No. 3-2 at its plant in Pohang. The new equipment ensures increased lifetime and reduced maintenance needs.

London, September 16, 2024

In August 2024, Marcegaglia tasked Primetals Technologies with a comprehensive modernization of the existing spout-type electric arc furnace (EAF) plant and its dedusting system. The order came after a recent study executed by Primetals Technologies, which was focused on optimizing measures for the meltshop aimed at increased productivity.

London, September 10, 2024

In a world where the demands for modern manufacture are ever-changing, rolling mills require the best technology to produce "flat" strip with minimal defects. The all-new Integral Solenoid Valve (ISV) Electric Compact from Primetals Technologies offers the highest definition control without the need for compressed air supply, reducing both the capital and operating expenditure costs.

London, August 06, 2024

Athletes who excel at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris all have certain characteristics in common – they are precise and effective, and they showcase world-leading skills in their respective discipline. Interestingly, all of these features can also be found in Primetals Technologies’ Melt Expert electrode control system for electric arc furnaces (EAFs) and ladle furnaces (LFs). Recently, Primetals Technologies celebrated its 100th Melt Expert installation at a customer’s site in Turkey.

London, July 11, 2024

Leading Italian steel producer Acciaieria Arvedi has recently tasked Primetals Technologies with an upgrade of its two vacuum degassers (VD) at the steel plant in Cremona, Italy. Arvedi plans to pioneer the production of electrical steels with the electric arc furnace (EAF) – LF – VD-OB route, as one of the world’s first steel producers to choose this approach.