30/07/2026 – Signing Ceremony for biggest Kocks 3-roll block
Signing Ceremony for biggest Kocks 3-roll block
The Chinese special steel producer Jiyuan Iron+Steel has placed an order with Kocks for a reducing and sizing block “RSB 500++/4”. The equipment will be ...
Kford Air Cadets (L) pics: (l-r) Flt Lt Paul Burns RAFAC, Tom Mander and Matt Cobb (both Alloy Wire) with the 2488 Squadron behind. © Alloy Wire International
23/07/2026 – Generous donation from a local manufacturer
Generous donation from a local manufacturer
A group of Black Country air cadets are flying high after receiving a generous donation from a local manufacturer. 2488 (Kingswinford) Squadron Air Training ...
From left to right: Front row: Wang Jianli, Chairman, Winjoy; Peter Langner, CEO of SMS group China. Back row: Li Pu, Project manager, Winjoy; Wang Deqiang, Equipment Director, Winjoy; Fu Hongqing, GM & Board, Winjoy; Liu Zhiwu, Board, Winjoy; Mao Lihua; Qu Xiong; Chu Xinfeng and Zhang Zhe. © SMS Group
22/07/2026 – Second-hand six-high Demag mill to be upgraded to a 1,250mm six-high “CVC plus”
Second-hand six-high Demag mill to be upgraded to a 1,250mm six-high “CVC plus”
Zhejiang Winjoy New Material Co., Ltd., a private enterprise established in 2017, has awarded SMS group the contract for the comprehensive modernization ...
“Trim Rob” autonomous coil trimming and sampling robot from Primetals Technologies and Polytec. © Primetals
21/07/2026 – Primetals Technologies receives FAC from Hyundai Dangjin
Primetals Technologies receives FAC from Hyundai Dangjin
Primetals Technologies has received the final acceptance certificate (FAC) for the installation and commissioning of “Trim Rob”, the first foundry-rated ...
“Eddy Eyes” is currently being used in multiple rolling mills for surface quality inspection. © Isend
20/07/2026 – Quality management
Quality management
The steel industry is facing unprecedented challenges. Emissions regulations, high energy costs and strict requirements from end customers are just some ...



