SMS group has completed the automation system upgrade of hot strip mill no. 1 at PT Krakatau Steel (Persero), Tbk. (PTKS) in Cilegon, Indonesia, marking a significant milestone with the production of the first sellable coil. This achievement underlined PTKS’s return to the Indonesian market as a producer of hot

Conticon, a joint venture between Grupo Condumex and Xignux, a manufacturer of electrolytic tough pitch (ETP) copper rod, has commissioned SMS group to expand production capabilities at its plant in Celaya-Villagrán, Mexico, by installing a new CONTIROD® CR3700 line. This strategic investment in the combined CONTIROD® casting and rolling process addresses the

Metso has launched its efficient Cu POX leaching process to address the needs of the copper extraction industry. As ore compositions change due to depletion of deposits and increasing environmental and efficiency demands, this cutting-edge solution not only maximizes copper recovery but also reduces environmental impact. The Metso Cu POX process is a proven

Metso is launching the HPGRSense™ solution for optimizing grinding efficiency through accurate monitoring of its HRC™e high-pressure grinding rolls (HPGR). Unique to the market, the HPGRSense™ is a stand-alone system that provides continuous simultaneous monitoring of the rolls, eliminating the need to stop the process for inspections.“HPGRSense™ is transforming roll inspection and wear measurement

The furnace will shortly be installed and commissioned at a facility operated by a multinational power solutions corporation. The custom-designed furnace is indirect gas fired using radiant tube burners, and this project also incorporates a motorised quench tank, rails, movement system and load/unload platform with elevator device. The furnace will

Baosteel Desheng Stainless Steel Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China Baowu Steel Group, located in Fuzhou, issues the Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC) for the successful completion of the Vacuum Oxygen Decarburization (VOD) plant to SMS group. The VOD system represents a crucial component of Baosteel Desheng's strategic expansion in stainless

Libya intends to become a supplier of direct reduced iron (DRI) in the Mediterranean basin and beyond with the announcement of a DRI complex based on MIDREX Flex® technology to be built in the Benghazi region. TOSYALI SULB Steel Industries, which was formed by TOSYALI and Libya United Steel Company for

El Marakby Steel, one of Egypt’s major manufacturers of deformed bars and wire rod, has taken another step to boost its production capacity and competitiveness by contracting SMS to upgrade the existing SMS minimill at its 6th of October site.As industries and market demands evolve over time, SMS carried out

Kardemir Karabük has placed an order for a five-strand combi-continuous caster for its integrated steel plant with SMS Concast to upgrade production capabilities at its Karabük site in Türkiye. The facility is scheduled to go into service at the end of 2025, marking a production milestone for Kardemir and reinforcing

SMS group has signed a major contract with Qinghai Xigang New Materials Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Xining Special Steel. The order comprises a comprehensive upgrade and related maintenance services for the PSM380 (Precision Sizing Mill) mill used to roll special steel bars, and is aimed at enhancing the mill’s

Future Forgeworks, a steel manufacturer based in Brisbane, Australia, has commissioned SMS group to supply the nation’s first Continuous Mill Technology (CMT® 350) mill. Future Forgeworks’ landmark project, the Swanbank Green Steel Mill Project, will produce rebar steel in an endless process, thus guaranteeing low carbon emissions and highly efficient production.

JSW Steel Dolvi has commissioned SMS to supply a 350-ton BOF converter, including a twin ladle furnace, gas cleaning plant, and corresponding level 1 and level 2 automation. The project is part of JSW Steel’s strategic expansion plans, which will increase the capacity of the existing steel mill by an

The commissioning of the new annealing and isolating line in Bochum is an important milestone for thyssenkrupp Steel Europe (tkSE). The electrical steel strip processing line, supplied by SMS group, enables tkSE to produce high-grade NGO steel (non-grain-oriented electrical steel strip). This product is characterized by its special magnetic properties

Metso introduces the 5th Generation MP Hydraulic power unit for Nordberg® MP cone crushers, designed for easy maintenance, enhanced safety and standardization to meet the rigorous demands of modern mining operations. This new unit marks a significant advancement in standardization with a modular base design, allowing for easy customization to

On January 16, a delegation from SMS group, led by CEO Jochen Burg, visited Tan Chengxu, Chairman and Party Secretary of Ansteel group. Together, they witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organizations. Both companies affirmed their commitment to collaborate on “dual-carbon” initiatives, focusing on

Greek aluminum producer Elval, which forms the aluminum rolling division of ElvalHalcor SA, has placed an order with Primetals Technologies to upgrade its drive system at a 6-high cold rolling mill in Oinofyta, some 60 kilometers north of Athens.  The modernization will increase reliability and resolve availability issues primarily caused

Chinese steel producer HBIS XuanHua Iron and Steel Group and Primetals Technologies have recently started up a slab caster with an annual capacity of 1.5 million tons at a low-carbon-emission production facility in the Xuanhua district of Zhangjiakou city, Hebei province. Primetals Technologies is responsible for the full mechanical scope

Thunder Bay, Ontario - Benton has announced that it has completed a drill hole at the Great Burnt Main Deposit to test a parallel conductor interpreted to be a footwall zone located approximately 150 m to the east of the main deposit. All samples have been submitted to the lab,

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Endeavour Silver has announced the successful fabrication and installation of its primary ball mill trunnion at the Guanaceví mine. Guanaceví processing resumed to full capacity this week after the trunnion failure in August. After a 15-week period of operating at a reduced capacity averaging 620 tonnes

The metallurgical industry faces robust environmental targets, significant investment challenges to implement transformational technologies, and global competition that drives tight margins. To thrive in this rapidly evolving landscape, industry leaders must understand and align themselves with market transitions and leverage the best technologies to stay ahead.  With mounting pressure to