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05/02/2026 – Paul Wurth cast iron staves supplied by SMS Group

Paul Wurth cast iron staves supplied by SMS Group

Dillinger improves blast furnace cooling

Dillinger has placed an order with SMS Group for new Paul Wurth cast iron staves and a number of copper staves for blast furnace 5, which has an annual ... By Jörg Dambock

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

04/02/2026 – 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 ... By Jörg Dambock

Primetals Technologies receives the ‘Best of Industry’ award for their ‘Central Operation Cockpit’ (COC). © Primetals

04/02/2026 – Highly innovative system enables single-operator control of multiple plant sections

Highly innovative system enables single-operator control of multiple plant sections

Primetals receives ‘Best of Industry’ award for its Central Operation Cockpit solution

On January 22, 2026, Primetals Technologies was honored with the ‘Best of Industry’ award, presented by leading German industry media at an event in Würzburg, ... By Jörg Dambock

03/02/2026 – SMS completes partial hearth repair in record time at Trinecké Železárny

SMS completes partial hearth repair in record time at Trinecké Železárny

Targeted partial hearth repair completed in just 42 days

SMS Group has successfully executed a partial hearth repair of blast furnace BF4 at Trinecké Železárny a.s. in the Czech Republic. The furnace, which ... By Jörg Dambock

Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-5 Copyright Mesago — SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou draws on the series’ international network to connect global suppliers with local demand. © Mesago

02/02/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 5/2026

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

Installed as a finishing unit after a reversing mill and 12 H/V stands, the Kocks Block is at the heart of the new 500,000t/a combined mill. © Kocks

30/01/2026 – RSB in regular production at Tata Steel in Jamshedpur

RSB in regular production at Tata Steel in Jamshedpur

Successful integration in India

Tata Steel, one of India's leading manufacturers of high-alloy, value-added steel, has successfully integrated Kocks' Reducing+Sizing Block “RSB 370++/4(5)” ... By Jörg Dambock

H.E. Dr Sultan Al Jaber, the UAE Minister for Industry and Advanced Technology, and Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Group CEO and Managing Director of AD Ports Group launched Metal Park. © Metal Park

29/01/2026 – Khalifa Economic Zones - Abu Dhabi/UAE – Kezad Group

Khalifa Economic Zones - Abu Dhabi/UAE – Kezad Group

Metal Park: “pay-as-you-grow” metals ecosystem in Kezad

New integrated industrial operating model enables scalable growth for downstream metals manufacturers without heavy upfront capital investment By Jörg Dambock