Aubert & Duval, a manufacturer of high-performance steel and superalloys, commissioned SMS group in March 2024 to modernize the complete electrical control system and the hydraulic system of its radial forging machine, the SMX, supplied by SMS group in the 1990’s. The modernization was carried out at Aubert & Duval’s

SMS group has successfully installed and commissioned a Paul Wurth Tuyere Phenomena Detection System on blast furnace no. 14. at U.S. Steel’s works in Gary, Indiana, USA. The furnace is equipped with 34 tuyeres.  The Tuyere Phenomena Detection System monitors operating conditions at the tuyeres of a blast furnace. Tuyeres

JFE Steel Corporation has commenced operations at coke oven Battery 6-A at its Fukuyama Works in Japan. The start-up marks a milestone for the Japanese steel industry: Battery 6-A is the country’s first Paul Wurth stamp-charging coke oven battery equipped with SOPRECO® smokeless charging technology. Battery 6-A comprises 52 ovens

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - The latest endless casting and rolling Arvedi ESP line commissioned in China by Primetals Technologies a few months ago is already surpassing all productivity and production ramp-up records set by any other thin-slab casting and rolling plant in the world for hot-rolled coil production. Starting with

SMS group has been awarded two separate contracts for the supply of two large-scale, travelling grate pelletizing plants in Hebei, China. The plants will be delivered to two different end users, both belonging to Jinan Steel Group—Ganglu Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. (2.4 million tons per year) and Jinan Iron

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. Primetals Technologies has significantly deepened its long-term technology and project partnership with JSW Steel through two major parallel engagements in India: the successful commissioning of a new steelmaking complex at JSW Vijayanagar Metallic Limited’s (JVML’s) Toranagallu plant in Karnataka and a new order to supply two large

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. Primetals Technologies has recently completed a concept and economic study for MagIron that evaluates the development of large-scale granulated pig iron production to be integrated with MagIron’s existing facilities. The study evaluated three alternative production routes: MIDREX® Flex direct reduction followed by electric smelting; MIDREX® Flex direct reduction followed by

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. Primetals Technologies has secured an order for automation systems and medium- and low-voltage drives for a 6-stand pickling line and tandem cold mill (PLTCM) in China. This is the first PLTCM project for the new EnerX converter family. Rolling with High Reduction Rates A Chinese steel producer

LONDON, United Kingdom, thyssenkrupp Steel issued the final acceptance certificate (FAC) for continuous slab casting machine No.4 from Primetals Technologies at its Duisburg site in Germany. With the successful completion of the project, thyssenkrupp Steel has significantly expanded its product portfolio and aligned it with future market requirements, with a

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - Primetals Technologies has signed a contract to modernize the pickling line tandem cold mill (PLTCM) at KG Steel Co. in Dangjin, Republic of Korea. During the 18 month-project, the existing PLTCM facility will undergo a complete revamp. Expanding Production Capabilities The project includes a full upgrade

As industrial technologies continue to evolve at pace, mining, manufacturing and industrial businesses are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, strengthen safety, reduce operating costs and meet growing sustainability expectations. At the same time, advances in digital technologies are transforming how organisations design, manage and optimise their operations. The focus

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. Nucor Steel Decatur, one of U.S. based steel producer Nucor Corporation's primary flat-rolled sheet steel manufacturing divisions, has selected Primetals Technologies for a comprehensive upgrade to its continuous thin-slab caster at the Decatur, Alabama plant. More Robust Design The goal of the caster project is to upgrade the

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. Primetals Technologies has been awarded an order from Lidao New Energy (Anhui) to supply seven Technology Control System (TCS) packages for a new aluminum foil mill project in Wuhe, Bengbu City, Anhui Province, China. The project will support the production of battery aluminum foil, a key material

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. Wuhan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. (WISCO), one of the major steel producers in China and part of Baowu Iron & Steel Group, the largest steelmaker in the world, has awarded Primetals Technology the order for the complete restructuring of its CSP casting and rolling line. The

LONDON, UK. Primetals Technologies has received the final acceptance certificate (FAC) for the installation and commissioning of TrimRob, the first foundry-rated robotic coil trimming and sampling system, at Hyundai Steel’s wire rod mill in Dangjin, Korea. The integration of TrimRob within Hyundai Steel’s Dangjin facility is a collaborative effort between

Metso will introduce its latest technologies and innovations for the mining industry at Metso Summit, the company’s first-ever global virtual launch event at this scale. The event will take place on September 10, 2026, and will be accessible to customers, partners and media worldwide.   “Metso Summit brings together our

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. Primetals Technologies has secured a contract to supply a 180-ton twin ladle furnace to Outokumpu Stainless USA. The new furnace will be installed at Outokumpu’s facility in Calvert, Alabama, replacing an existing ladle treatment stand from 2012. This upgrade will reduce the plant’s carbon footprint, improve temperature

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. On May 12, 2026, Baosteel’s 2-strand slab caster No.6 from Primetals Technologies was successfully started up at the Baoshan plant in Shanghai. The new caster produces both conventional and high-end slabs. Primetals Technologies supplied the mechanical equipment and a comprehensive scope of Level 1 and 2 automation

SMS group has secured a new order from Baosteel Steel Pipe (Ma’anshan) Science and Technology Co., Ltd. to deliver two PQF® seamless tube rolling lines (PQF®: premium quality finishing) to Ma’anshan, Anhui Province, China. This further solidifies the long-standing partnership between the two companies. SMS will deliver all core components and

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. Wuhan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. (WISCO) and Primetals Technologies recently signed a contract for a 6-strand bloom caster project. Located in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, the project is a key part of WISCO’s strategic initiative to improve its production line layout. The new caster will further