BENTELER Steel/Tube GmbH & Co. KG and SMS group have successfully completed the modernization of the stretch-reducing mill (SRM) in Paderborn Schloss Neuhaus, Germany. The project focused on replacing the legacy CARTA® automation system (Computer-Aided Rolling Technology Application), with SMS group’s next-generation CARTA®neo SRM technology, including updated crop end control (CEC)
Hyundai Steel modernise continuous galvanizing plant in Dangjin Hyundai Steel has awarded the final acceptance certificate to SMS group for the multi‑phase upgrade of continuous galvanizing line #1 (CVGL#1) at its Dangjin plant in Korea. The project strengthened operational efficiency, improved product quality, and secured the long‑term reliability of the
Metso has launched the Metso GFF Series™ flip-flow screens, engineered for efficient fine dry screening of difficult and often moist materials. The rugged design delivers stable classification in demanding conditions and enables finer cut sizes required in applications such as sand manufacturing in aggregates segment and high-pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) based closed
SAIL’s Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP) has awarded SMS group a turnkey modernization contract to upgrade its existing 2x6-strand, six-meter billet casters in Durgapur, West Bengal, India.The modernization will upgrade the plant’s long product continuous casting capabilities to enhance annual production capacities by more than 60 percent and will add a
LONDON - Primetals Technologies has received the final acceptance certificate (FAC) from a Turkish steel producer after successfully completing a phased upgrade of its hot-strip mill. Phase 1 focused on upgrading the process automation system, while Phase 2 included modernizing the basic automation system and implementing advanced profile and flatness
Xiangtan Iron & Steel (Group) Co., Ltd. has awarded SMS group the order for a new SMS Concast four-strand bloom caster (CCM#12) for the existing BOF shop in Xiangtan city. Xiangtan Iron & Steel plans to use its CCM#12 to produce ultra-high-quality blooms in two section sizes, the largest being
LONDON - Leading Chinese steel producer HBIS Tangsteel, a part of HBIS Group, has successfully started up a new slab caster supplied by Primetals Technologies. This is the fourth continuous caster from Primetals Technologies in operation at the Tangshan Laoting plant in Hebei Province. The first two casters were installed
BAHAGIA STEEL, a leading Indonesian producer of round bar and rebar based in Surabaya, has placed its first order with SMS group for a new twin-strand high-speed delivery (HSD®) rebar production line for its Kampung Wringinanom site. The plant is scheduled for completion at the end of 2026. PT. BAHAGIA STEEL
LONDON - Çolakoğlu Metalurji, located in Dilovasi, Türkiye, is setting new standards in steel production efficiency with the upgrade of its electric arc furnace (EAF) carried out in partnership with Primetals Technologies. The revamped EAF installation introduces an innovative furnace-tilting-device that enhances movement precision and velocity. Together with the implementation
Jingye (Yingkou) Medium Plate Co. Ltd. has signed a contract with SMS group to modernize its No.1 high speed wire rod line at its Yingkou plant in China, thereby expanding the line’s product diameter range. The upgrade will increase production capability and product quality for high-grade specialty steels. Jingye intends
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - voestalpine Stahl GmbH has selected Primetals Technologies to upgrade the laminar strip cooling line at its 5-million-ton-per-year hot strip mill (HSM) in Linz, Austria. This project continues the long-standing partnership between the two companies, focused on continually enhancing the Linz HSM with state-of-the-art mechanical and automation solutions.
LONDON - Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a leading Indian steel producer, is expanding its IISCO steel plant in Burnpur and has selected Primetals Technologies as supplier for a new pelletizing plant, three 165-ton ladle furnaces, and two 165-ton RH degassers. This major greenfield project will significantly boost their
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - Primetals Technologies has received the final acceptance certificate (FAC) from leading Chinese producer Rizhao Steel for the installation of the innovative LevCon Bender Anti-Bulging system on all its five Arvedi ESP high-speed casters. This upgrade keeps the Rizhao plant—the world’s largest ESP facility with over 11
With a grand opening ceremony on January 21, 2026, SMS group took a significant step forward in its international expansion strategy. This state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is not only a milestone for the company, but also an important response to rising demand in one of the world’s most dynamic steel markets.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. In December 2025, Shanxi Jingang New Materials Technology and Primetals Technologies signed an agreement for an advanced digitalization solution tailored to Shanxi Jingang’s new Arvedi ESP line at its facility in Jincheng, Shanxi province. Boosting Production Efficiency The solution features Through-Process Quality Control (TPQC), Asset Life Expert (ALEX), and
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - BGH Edelstahl in Siegen, Germany, and Primetals Technologies have successfully completed the first melting tests of the Active Power Feeder, a cutting-edge power solution, at BGH’s electric arc furnace (EAF). The tests were completed on schedule, and the system enabled stable furnace operation. The Active Power
UMB Steel s.r.l., a steel manufacturer based in Bucharest, has commissioned SMS group to deliver Europe’s first Continuous Mill Technology (CMT® 700) to its site in Oțelu Roșu in Romania. The new long products mill will be integrated into the existing steelmaking complex and will operate in a continuous endless process,
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM), a leading German steel producer, has chosen Primetals Technologies to supply new Mold Expert Fiber systems for installation at its Duisburg plant. With this partnership, HKM aims to further enhance its continuous casting operations by leveraging Primetals Technologies’ advanced mold monitoring expertise and solutions.
On February 2, an official ceremony held at JISCO Carbon Steel in Jiayuguan, China marked the commencement of production on the world’s first integrated line combining hot strip mill (HSM) and compact strip production (CSP®) modes. The project has significantly enhanced JISCO’s operational flexibility, broadened its portfolio with higher value
Tosyalı Algérie A.Ş. has established a new world record for direct reduced iron (DRI) produced in one year using a single direct reduction module. In 2025, Tosyalı Algérie’s module 2 achieved an output of 2.43 million tons, representing an exceptional achievement and setting a new global benchmark during its first