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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

 
10/02/2026 – “Midrex” plant outputs 2.43 mio t in first year of operation

“Midrex” plant outputs 2.43 mio t in first year of operation

Tosyali Algérie sets new world DRI production record in 2025

Tosyali Algérie has established a new world record for direct reduced iron (DRI) produced in one year using a single direct reduction module. In 2025, ... By  Jörg Dambock
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SMS Group has successfully executed a partial hearth repair of blast furnace BF4 at Trinecké Železárny a.s. in the Czech Republic. © SMS Group

 
09/02/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 6/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By  Daniel Keienburg
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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
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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
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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
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Inside the furnace. © SMS Group

 
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
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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