Continuous galvanising line #1 furnace modification, US

6th December 2019 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Continuous galvanising line #1 furnace modification, US

Name of the Project
Continuous galvanising line (CGL) #1 furnace modification.

Location
The project is located at the Columbus, Mississippi plant, in the US.

Project Owner/s
Steel Dynamics.

Project Description
Modification of the current CGL#1 furnace will enable Steel Dynamics Columbus to produce advanced high-strength steels for the automotive industry.

The project includes the engineering and delivery of a new direct-fired furnace, new differential rapid jet cooling, and after pot coolers for the CGL #1 furnace.

It also includes the supply of model-predictive advanced furnace control for the complete furnace sections, as well as the automation and electrical equipment, and the supervision of erection and commissioning.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
The project will be implemented during the fourth quarter of 2020.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Andritz (key process equipment).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Steel Dynamics, tel +1 260969 3500.