thyssenkrupp Rasselstein chromium plating line, Germany

29th November 2019

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
thyssenkrupp Rasselstein chromium plating line.

Location
Andernach, Germany.

Project Owner/s
thyssenkrupp Rasselstein, a subsidiary of thyssenkrupp Steel Europe.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of a new, state-of-the-art coating line for packaging steel.

The new process will replace the current production method, which, as a result of the European Union-wide ban on chromium (VI) compounds in production processes, will not be permissible in the future.

On completion, the new coating line will be the most advanced production line of its kind and will set new standards in the areas of process reliability, quality, environmental protection and occupational safety.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Production of the first coil is scheduled for the first quarter of 2022.

Latest Developments
Andritz has been awarded the contract to supply the chromium plating line. The scope of supply and services includes the engineering, manufacture and supply of the mechanical, process engineering and electrical equipment, as well as erection work and startup of the entire line.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Andritz (chromium plating plant).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
thyssenkrupp Steel Europe external communications head Mark Stagge, tel +49 203 52 - 25159 or email mark.stagge@thyssenkrupp.com

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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