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Burns Harbor hot-strip mill upgrade project, US

11th August 2017

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Burns Harbor hot-strip mill upgrade project.

Location
Burns Harbor, Indiana, US.

Client
ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor.

Project Description
ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor operates two blast furnaces and can produce about five-million tons of raw steel a year. It produces hot-rolled sheet cold-rolled sheet and hot-dipped galvanised steel, primarily for the appliance, automotive, construction, converters, distri-bution, and pipe and tube markets. 
The project entails replacing the existing pusher furnaces with two new top- and bottom-fired walking beam furnaces. 
Each of the two furnaces will heat carbon steel slabs at a rate of 500 t/h.

Jobs to Be Created
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Start-up of the furnaces is scheduled for 2020.

Latest Developments
Andritz has received an order to supply the walking beam furnaces. The scope of supply includes the design, supply, erection supervision and commissioning of the new furnaces, as well as comprehensive training of the operating and maintenance personnel.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Andritz (supply of walking beam furnaces).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor, tel +1 219 787 2120.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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