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Aurubis and SMS group forge ahead with the first multimetal recycling plant in the US
3rd April 2023

(Virtual Showroom): Bundling know-how, fully exploiting synergies, and entering a new market: Multimetal producer and copper recycler Aurubis AG and Düsseldorf-based plant and machine manufacturer... 


At METEC 2023, SMS group will be showing pathways leading to a sustainable and future-oriented metallurgical industry
3rd April 2023

(Virtual Showroom): Every four years, the Düsseldorf trade fair quartet GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST opens its doors to the ‟Bright World of Metals“, one of the leading platforms for the... 


With the most powerful 4.3-meter heavy plate mill from SMS group, Tisco expands its product range in the stainless steel sector
10th March 2023

Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel Co. Ltd. (Tisco), located in Taiyuan, China, has successfully produced the first plate on its new 4.3-meter heavy plate mill supplied by SMS group. It is the most... 


Highbar LLC demonstrates its trusts in the expertise of SMS group by commissioning the supply of an environmentally sustainable rebar minimill and places options on two additional minimills
10th March 2023

Highbar LLC, a new scrap metal recycling and steel production company focused on environmental steel production, has placed an order with SMS group to build new rebar minimills in the United... 


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SMS group supplies landmark project in Sweden
3rd March 2023

Metallurgical industry supplier SMS group is providing a broad range of technology and equipment for a project for steelmaking startup H2 Green Steel in Sweden. This agreement will see SMS group,... 


Tivan strikes A$20m deal for Speewah
20th February 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Tivan has struck A$20-million a deal with ASX-listed King River Resources to acquire the Speewah vanadium/titianium/iron project, in Western Australia. Under a binding term sheet signed... 


Slag granulation in non-ferrous sector
10th February 2023

SMS Group subsidiary Paul Wurth notes that its INBA slag granulation and dewatering system is the proven route for converting molten slag into a value-added product not only in the field of blast... 


SMS group supplies process technology for the world's first large-scale green steel production plant
8th February 2023

H2 Green Steel’s landmark project in Sweden showcases SMS’s leading technology SMS group, one of the world’s leading steel and metals plant engineering companies, has been selected to provide a... 


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Conference to map future role of aluminium
30th September 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

This year’s International Aluminium Conference and Exhibition serves as a stepping-stone towards the vision of doubling local aluminium demand by 2030 by increasing local demand and exports of... 


Primobius costs battery shredding plant
13th September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

An internal engineering cost study (ECS) for a first-stage shredding plant, of a potential 50 t/d integrated lithium-ion battery recycling operation in Germany, has placed a capital cost of... 


TNG weighs hydrogen solution at Mt Peake
12th September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed TNG is weighing the use of hydrogen reductant at its Mt Peake operation, in the Northern Territory, to reduce carbon emissions. The company on Monday announced that it had engaged... 


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Plant increases production
8th July 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

The record-setting MIDREX DRI plant of Tosyali Algerie was supplied by MIDREX  and SMS group subsidiary Paul Wurth in 2018. This success motivated Tosyali to invest in boosting its production... 


An aerial view of the X-Roll heavy gauge coil joining laser welder offered by SMS group and which will now be manufactured and supplied by Taylor-Winfield Technologies
Alliance formed for global supply of laser welder
24th June 2022

Last month, metallurgical industry supplier SMS group and material joining equipment manufacturer Taylor-Winfield Technologies joined together in a global strategic alliance for the supply, support... 


LOcation map of the Mt Peak project
Mt Peake vanadium/titanium/iron project, Australia – update
24th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

TNG has appointed the lead engineering and the preferred engineering, procurement and construction contractor for Mt Peake. 


TNG appoints new contractor at Mt Peake
22nd June 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed TNG has appointed engineering and construction group Clough as the lead engineering and the preferred engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for its Mt Peake... 


A group of gentlemen representing furnace component manufacturer and SMS group and nickle exporter SNNC holding a sign announcing the conclusion of their contract signing meeting
Converter to be supplied to smelter
3rd June 2022

Metallurgical industry plant supplier SMS group has been selected to supply a Peirce-Smith Converter for converting nickel matte for the production of batteries to global nickel exporter Société de... 


Neometals JV signs deal with Mercedes-Benz
13th May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Neometals on Friday announced that its joint venture with SMS Group, Primobius, had inked a conditional, binding agreement with Mercedes-Benz subsidiary LICULAR to develop a battery... 


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Lithium-ion battery recycling plant, Germany
13th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Mercedes-Benz is building a carbon dioxide-neutral recycling factory at its Kuppenheim operations. 


Location map of the Mt Peake project
Mt Peake vanadium/titanium/iron project, Australia – update
25th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

TNG has reached an agreement with its long-term strategic engineering partner, Germany-based metallurgical engineering firm SMS group, over a revised project execution strategy for the Mt Peake... 


Covid forces changes to Mt Peake plans
18th March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed TNG has reached an agreement with ts long-term strategic engineering partner, German- based metallurgical engineering firm SMS group over a revised project execution strategy for the... 


Company proposes solution for steel plants
4th March 2022 By: Anna Moross

Steelmakers globally are being pressured to reduce their carbon emissions, and the enhanced blast furnace is an “interesting solution” to ensure a reduced carbon footprint for steel plants, says... 


Multimetal recycling plant construction under way
21st January 2022

Copper producer Aurubis AG and Düsseldorf-based metallurgical plant supplier SMS group, last year signed a contract for the construction of a multimetal recycling plant in the US. As Aurubis... 


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HybroHeat furnace technology developed
24th September 2021 By: Anna Moross

With the development of the HybroHeat furnace technology, plant supplier SMS group underlines once again its position as world market leader for aluminium extrusion plants. 


Three BlueSmelters supplied by SMS group in operation at Aurus automobile company in Russia for recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment
Supplier keeps up with tech revolution
3rd September 2021 By: Halima Frost

Based on its BlueTechnology philosophy, metallurgical industry supplier SMS group has significantly broadened its expertise in processing, supplies and services for nonferrous metals production... 


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World-first plant supplied
20th August 2021

Metallurgical industry plant supplier SMS group last month announced that it had supplied a world-first greenfield e-scrap recycling plant for precious metals to plastics recycling giant Ecopolis... 


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Lithium-ion battery recycling operation, Germany – update
20th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Primobius has successfully commissioned the front-end shredding and beneficiation circuit of its showcase lithium-ion battery recycling demonstration plant. 


Neometals to fast-track lithium-ion battery recycling
19th August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Neometals and its joint venture (JV) partner SMS group GmbH have agreed to fast-track commercialisation of commercial lithium-ion battery (LIB) recycling operations. The JV vehicle... 


Neometals commissions first phase of demonstration plant
12th August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Neometals, through its joint venture (JV) with mechanical engineering firm SMS group GmbH, has successfully commissioned the front-end shredding and beneficiation circuit of its showcase... 


The SMS group is about to supply an ultra-modern rail and section mill for exceptionally wide range of product dimensions
26th July 2021

SMS group signed a contract for the supply of a new heavy section and rail rolling mill to be built in the region IMEA (Italy, Middle East and Africa). The new mill will be the first of its kind in... 


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Lithium-ion battery recycling operation, Germany
9th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A joint venture between Neometals and SMS Group plans to build a 50 t/d commercial scale lithium-ion battery recycling plant. 


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ZSD developed for water treatment plants
2nd July 2021

Metallurgical industry plant supplier SMS group is committed to taking care of the environment and has developed an environmentally beneficial product called Zero Solid Discharge (ZSD). ZSD is a... 


German recycling plant proves up for Neometals JV
7th May 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Operating and capital cost estimates for the Primobius joint venture (JV) battery recycling plant, in Germany, has been completed. ASX-listed Neometals in 2020 struck a JV agreement with... 


DP World celebrates milestone with completion of the first 10 000 moves of BoxBay container high bay store system
25th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

SPONSORED POST: DP World, the Dubai-based enabler of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, together in a Joint Venture called BoxBay with the German industrial engineering specialist... 


Neometals JV partners with Itochu for battery recycling
5th March 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Neometals on Friday announced that its joint venture (JV) with SMS group GMbH, Primobius GmbH, had inked a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan’s Itochu Corporation... 


SMS group's innovative New Horizon project completed in 2020
22nd February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

SMS group is a global, leading partner for the metal industry. As a family-owned business headquartered in Germany, quality and innovation are in our DNA. We are committed to the success of our... 


SMS group uses automation and digitilasation to offer manufacturing solutions
Digital transformation boosts manufacturing into Industry 4.0
5th February 2021

SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): Global leading digital solutions provider SMS group offers a range of smart products and services designed to enhance opportunities for new business models and... 


SMS Group to buy Andritz Maerz's copper furnace business
13th January 2021 By: Donna Slater

Industrial furnace company Andritz Maerz and plant supplier SMS Group have entered into an agreement to transfer the global copper furnace business, including the related intellectual property and... 


BETTER AND BETTER
The current revamp project focused primarily on enhancing the repeatability and furthering the development of the welding parameters
Digitalised process takes pipe welding to next level
6th November 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Japanese steel manufacturer JFE Steel Corporation has produced the first pipe at its Fukuyama Works in Japan after the successful revamp of its submerged arc welding stands by metallurgical plant... 


GREATER ACCESSIBILITY
The enclosure design is not only state-of-the-art, but also takes into account all aspects of operational safety while also ensuring better machine accessibility
Press tech allows for high-quality extrusions
25th September 2020

Metallurgical industry plant and integrated systems provider SMS group recently received the final acceptance certificate from aluminum frames supplier Garner Aluminium Extrusions (Garnalex). The... 


Mt Peake vanadium/titanium/iron project, Australia
Mt Peake vanadium/titanium/iron project, Australia
25th September 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

TNG will partner with Germany-based strategic engineering group SMS Group for the development of a carbon-neutral technology to produce green hydrogen as part of an optimisation strategy for the Mt... 


TNG looks at green hydrogen production at Mt Peake
17th September 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

– ASX-listed TNG will partner with Germany-based strategic engineering group SMS Group for the development of a carbon-neutral technology to produce green hydrogen as part of an optimsiation... 


Neometals signs up for European JV
4th August 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Neometals has struck a joint venture (JV) deal with mechanical engineering firm SMS group GmbH to commercialise the company’s lithium battery recycling process. The JV, dubbed Primobius... 


New digital technologies improve manufacturing capabilities
3rd July 2020

Metallurgical plant supplier SMS group has developed digital technology called the X-Pact MES 4.0, along with the Safety Locator Suite system, which both aid in the digital transformation of... 


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