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Steel producer Colakoglu Metalurji AS, based in Dilovasi, Turkey, has commissioned SMS group to modernize the laminar cooling section and downcoiler in its 1,850-mm hot strip mill. This upgrade will enable Colakoglu to…
Slovenian steel producer SIJ Group has signed an agreement with the Saudi Arabian government to establish the electrical steel production facility in Ras Al-Khair, a fast-growing industrial hub in southeastern Saudi…
Italian steelmaker Acciaierie Venete has once again partnered with Danieli Centro Maskin, ordering a second straightening line for its Padova Works. This new, fully automated line is designed for high productivity…
Sidenor has acquired Eplus, a Catalan company based in Artes, Barcelona, specializing in industrial waste management and recovery. The move aligns with Sidenor's strategy to foster sustainable growth and strengthen its…
India's Vardhman Special Steels has collaborated with Kocks to order the country's first 4D EAGLE S profile measuring system. Introduced in April 2024, the 4D EAGLE S is an advanced in-line profile measuring gauge…
Turkish steel producer Cemtas Celik has announced plans to strengthen its export activities in Europe by opening a new branch office in Germany. The decision was approved by the company's board of directors. According…
ABS Sisak, a Croatia-based steelmaker, has successfully installed the EBT-SAND tap hole inspection and sand filler system in its 67-ton Electric Arc Furnace (EAF). The EBT-SAND system, part of the ZERO MEN AROUND…
Tenova has partnered with DMV (Cogne Group, formerly Mannesmann Stainless Tubes) and other companies to launch the EU-funded LIFE H2Reuse project, which began in July 2024. This initiative aims to cut the carbon…
Acerinox, a multi-national high-performance alloy and stainless steel manufacturing group based in Madrid, Spain, has finalized the acquisition of Haynes International through its U.S. subsidiary, North American…
JSW Steel Italy S.r.l., a subsidiary of JSW Steel Ltd., has signed a commercial agreement with Metinvest Adria S.p.A., as announced in a press release. This agreement follows the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed…
British Steel, the UK's sole rail manufacturer, has opened a GBP 10-mln (USD 12.6 mln) rail stocking facility, the largest of its kind in the country. Located at its headquarters in Scunthorpe, where most UK rail is…
Ovako has reached a key milestone in its sustainable steel-making journey. In the summer of 2024, the furnace at its Boxholm facility in Sweden was rebuilt to switch from oil to a more environmentally friendly oxyfuel…
SSAB, a global leader in high-strength steel, has expanded its Strenx Certified Fabricator program to the United Kingdom by appointing MTL Advanced Ltd. in Rotherham as its newest member. This exclusive initiative…
Major Chinese steel producer, Baowu Steel Group has signed two contracts with Tenova, a provider of sustainable solutions for the green transition of the metals industry. The first contract involves the supply of four…
Swiss Steel Group announced plans to adjust capacities due to challenging economic conditions and persistently weak demand. The measures include reducing approximately 800 full-time positions across its Swiss and…
Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Ltd. (TARIL) has announced a strategic investment in Posco Poggenamp Electrical Steel, acquiring a controlling stake, according to a stock exchange filing. Posco Poggenamp…
ArcelorMittal and HP have announced a strategic collaboration to advance steel additive manufacturing, combining ArcelorMittal's sustainable steel solutions with HP's expertise in additive manufacturing. ArcelorMittal…
Liberty Steel has announced a restructuring plan for its specialty steel business, SSUK, as part of its recovery and growth strategy. The plan aims to significantly reduce SSUK's debt and strengthen its ability to meet…
India's Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Limited (SMIORE) board has approved the acquisition of an additional 20pct stake in Arjas Steel Private Limited (ASPL), bringing its total equity shareholding to 100pct, the company…
Thyssenkrupp Aerospace and SKF have signed a two-year contract extension for the supply of steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, and copper to SKF's facility in Lons le Saunier, France. As part of this agreement…
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