Name of the Project
Ring mill expansion project.

Location
Xuzhou, in China.

Project Owner/s
thyssenkrupp rothe erde Ring Mill Co.

Project Description
The project entails the addition of a fourth production line at thyssenkrupp rothe erde Ring Mill Co’s ring mill, in response to the rising demand for rings and slewings bearings worldwide.

The expansion covers 42 000 m².

The introduction of another production line will result in the production of an additional 150 000 t of rings on site from 2022.

In addition to the construction of the new hall, state-of-the-art equipment is also being installed, which will meet the requirements of energy efficient production, while ensuring the greatest possible precision and quality.

Potential Job Creation
An additional 160 jobs are expected to be created on site.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Construction started in October 2021, with production scheduled to start in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
thyssenkrupp rothe erde Germany PR manager Laus Hübscher, tel +49 231 186 2536 or email klaus.hubscher@thyssenkrupp.com.