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The modernized 5-strand bloom caster will produce high-quality blooms for various applications. © Primetals

22.05.26 – Blooms for bearing, high-end spring, bridge wire rope, tire wire, and cold-heading rivet segments

Blooms for bearing, high-end spring, bridge wire rope, tire wire, and cold-heading rivet segments

Primetals upgrades 5-strand bloom caster in China

A Chinese steel producer has tasked Primetals Technologies with a comprehensive upgrade of its 5 strand bloom caster in eastern China. Start-up is scheduled ... Von Jörg Dambock

Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-7 Copyright SMS Group — The two “Midrex” DRI plants at Tosyal? Algérie — Module 2 set a new world record in 2025 with 2.43 million tonnes of DRI in its first year of operation; Module 1 ranked third worldwide in 2025. © SMS Group

16.02.26 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 7/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. Von Daniel Keienburg

Primetals Technologies provides a comprehensive production line consisting of modern slab casting technology, automation, and digitalization solutions to Masteel in China. © Primetals

04.02.26 – New 2-Strand Caster from Primetals Technologies

New 2-Strand Caster from Primetals Technologies

Maanshan Iron and Steel expands plant

Chinese steel producer Maanshan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd (Masteel) has awarded Primetals Technologies a contract for the engineering, supply, and startup ... Von Jörg Dambock

A key annual event for South China's manufacturing sector, the fair's 2026 edition will expand its robotics coverage. © Mesago

23.01.26 – “Guangzhou Industrial Technology 2026” to return in March

“Guangzhou Industrial Technology 2026” to return in March

Expanded focus on robotics

“Guangzhou Industrial Technology” will return to Area B of the China Import and Export Fair Complex from 4 – 6 March 2026. Von Jörg Dambock

Xinyu-Iron---Steel-signs-FAC-for-KOCKS-RSB--370---4-Copyright-Kocks.jpg — Xinyu Iron+Steel signed a FAC for Kocks “RSB 370++/4”. © Kocks

11.09.25 – Successful project completion

Successful project completion

Xinyu signs FAC for Kocks “RSB 370++/4”

Xinyu Iron+Steel Co. Ltd. (Xisco), a Chinese producer of special steels and a subsidiary of the China Baowu Group, has confirmed the successful completion ... Von Jörg Dambock

Condat finalized the acquisition of the Chinese company ShuangQi/Gaosen, a key local solution provider for wire drawing lubricants. © Condat

21.11.24 – Major milestone in its growth strategy in China

Major milestone in its growth strategy in China

Condat expands in China

One year after the successful launch with its brand-new plant in Qingdao, Shandong province, Condat is excited to announce a major milestone in its growth ... Von Jörg Dambock

A traditional lion dance performance at the opening ceremony of the extended Changxing workshop. © Primetals

21.12.23 – Enhance services of casters, EAFs, and rolling mills

Enhance services of casters, EAFs, and rolling mills

Primetals expands workshop in China

Primetals Technologies operates three service workshops in China, and recently, the facility located in Changxing, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, entered ... Von Jörg Dambock