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New electrode arms from Primetals boost power output and reduce energy consumption at Tonghua Iron and Steel. © Primetals

21.01.26 – Downtime minimized compared to conventional electrode arm installation

Downtime minimized compared to conventional electrode arm installation

Tonggang optimizes ladle furnace performance

Primetals Technologies has recently completed a ladle furnace upgrade at Tonghua Iron and Steel (Tonggang) in Jilin Province, China. Von Jörg Dambock

Converter steelmaking facility at the Vijayanagar Works of Jindal South West Steel Ltd. © SMS Group

04.02.25 – JSW Steel Dolvi Works selects SMS group

JSW Steel Dolvi Works selects SMS group

Major expansion of steelmaking facility

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 ... Von Jörg Dambock

Martti Sassi, President of the Business Area Ferrochrome. © Outokumpu

15.02.23 – Optimize ferrochrome production capacity

Optimize ferrochrome production capacity

Outokumpu restarts the 3rd ferrochrome furnace earlier than planned

In mid February, Outokumpu restarted one of its three ferrochrome furnaces. Due to high electricity prices, the furnace was temporarily shut down in September ... Von Jörg Dambock

“Energy prices have increased significantly, which has had a negative impact on our cost competitiveness compared to our non-European competitors”, says Martti Sassi, President, business area Ferrochrome. © Outokumpu

07.09.22 – After a maintenance break due to the elevated electricity price

After a maintenance break due to the elevated electricity price

Outokumpu will delay restart of ferrochrome furnace

Due to exceptionally high energy prices and an unstable energy market, stainless steel producer Outokumpu has decided to delay the restart of one of its ... Von Jörg Dambock

Vonroll Casting is a customer foundry operating throughout Europe with headquarters in Emmenbrücke, Switzerland. © ABP

21.06.22 – Higher availability of the plant, more occupational safety and a high degree of sustainability

Higher availability of the plant, more occupational safety and a high degree of sustainability

What is possible with Retrofit?

ABP Induction has been awarded the contract for the extensive modernization of a foundry at Vonroll Casting, a European supplier of complex, thin-walled ... Von Jörg Dambock

Old buttons replaced and switches turned, the controller impresses above all with its intuitive operation. © Nabertherm

11.05.22 – Nabertherm Controller Series 500

Nabertherm Controller Series 500

Always be in full control

Nabertherm presents an innovation in the field of furnace engineering: the controllers of the new 500 series. They are a real eye-catcher: appealing design, ... Von Jörg Dambock

This project will mark the third “STC” furnace installation for the facility . © Tenova

22.02.22 – Wire production facility entrusts Tenova for integration of furnaces

Wire production facility entrusts Tenova for integration of furnaces

Tenova to supply “STC” furnace to Grand Blanc Processing

Tenova, developer and provider of sustainable solutions for the green transition of the metals industry, has been contracted through its subsidiary Tenova ... Von Jörg Dambock

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