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Plant productivity could be increased by virtual support
3rd July 2020

Metallurgical plant supplier SMS group aims to increase the technical resources of its clients’ plants by using local service teams from SMS Group with virtual support from global experts around... 


Neometals completes pilot work
2nd April 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Neometals ahs completed the pilot plant test work on its lithium-ion battery recycling technology, meeting all technical objectives set and confirming the recovery of high purity... 


WIDE SCOPE
SMS group will present solutions for the full range of manufacturing materials for tube and wire products
Company to present innovations at trade fair
20th March 2020

Metallurgical industry plant and integrated systems provider SMS group will present its new plant concepts and innovations at the Tube and Wire Trade Fair taking place from March 30 to April 3,... 


Efficiency increase after conversion of rolling-oil filter system
Efficiency increase after conversion of rolling-oil filter system
5th March 2020

Two new Multi-Plate® filters from SMS group enhance efficiency and sustainability of rolling operations at Hydro Aluminium Hydro Aluminium Rolled Products GmbH, a company of global Hydro Group,... 


Digitalisation beneficial for steel producers
28th February 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Digitalisation will become an increasingly important strategy for steel producers to achieve a competitive advantage in the market, says metallurgical industry plant and integrated systems provider... 


Production of sellable steel strips directly after the first coil
Production of sellable steel strips directly after the first coil
24th January 2020

Shougang Jingtang starts production with new hot-dip galvanizing line for high-strength steel grades from SMS group Shougang Jingtang (Shougang Jingtang United Iron & Steel), China, successfully... 


MORE THAN JUST A METAL
Copper is more than just a mined metal – it not only provides jobs but also promotes a higher standard of living
Recent developments bode well for copper, copper alloys
6th December 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Several developments are making copper and copper alloys increasingly important, says metallurgical industry plant and integrated systems provider SMS group. 


New AOD converter torque retainer from SMS group
22nd November 2019

Successful commissioning and quick acceptance at NAS For North American Stainless (NAS) in Ghent, Kentucky, SMS group www.sms-group.com has successfully commissioned a torque retainer for the... 


Modifications will enable ArcelorMittal to drastically reduce CO2 und NOx emissions
21st November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ArcelorMittal Asturias commissions SMS group to replace old coke-oven gas burners with hybrid SMS EcoFlamePLUS burners in the Aviles hot strip mill ArcelorMittal Asturias, Spain, has awarded SMS... 


Company to unpack copper wire rod plant at inaugural wire conference
8th November 2019 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Metallurgical industry plant and integrated systems provider SMS group will present its modular compacROD copper wire rod plant during the inaugural Africa Wire, Cable & Tube Conference, for which... 


NETWORKING
 Event to address business opportunities for local producers and manufacturers seeking to establish new trade partnerships with international stakeholders
Conference attracts industry leaders, focuses on trade and productivity
8th November 2019

As interest in the market potential of Africa grows, the inaugural CRU Africa Wire, Cable and Tube Conference is perfectly timed to address the business opportunities for local producers and... 


Final Acceptance Certificate only 14 months after receipt of order
5th November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Ningbo Iron & Steel grants FAC to SMS group for modernization of its hot strip mill cooling section On 26 September 2019, only 14 months from the placement of the order, steel customer Ningbo Iron... 


Exlabesa expands casthouse capacity in La Coruña
5th November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Hertwich supplies aluminum multi-chamber melting furnace and continuous homogenization system to Exlabesa Exlabesa, Europe’s largest independent extruder expands the aluminum remelt capacity at its... 


Process-optimized oil application system will lead to significant quality improvement in production
5th November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

thyssenkrupp Rasselstein has 48-year old tandem cold mill modernized by SMS group In March 2019, thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH has awarded SMS group order covering the modernization of the oil... 


Environment protection, digitalization and better product quality
5th November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Shijiazhuang Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (Shigang) orders another continuous caster from SMS Concast Shijiazhuang Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (Shigang), a member of HBIS Group, has awarded an order to SMS... 


Modernization improves rolling process control
5th November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

SSAB Borlänge rolls the first transfer bar with good results after conversion of the hot strip mill by SMS group SSAB in Borlänge, Sweden, has rolled the first transfer bar on July 24, 2019, after... 


Mount Peake vanadium/titanium/iron project, Australia
Mount Peake vanadium/titanium/iron project, Australia
18th October 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

TNG has optimised its planned execution and delivery strategy for the project. 


Industry leaders convene to focus on trade and productivity across Africa at the CRU Africa Wire, Cable & Tube Conference 2019
1st October 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As interest in the market potential of Africa grows, the inaugural CRU Africa Wire, Cable & Tube Conference is perfectly timed to address the business opportunities for local producers and... 


KEEP ROLLING ROLLING ROLLING
A cold rolling production line supplied to an international client by SMS group
Extrusion press concept for aluminium sector developed
27th September 2019 By: Halima Frost

As a global service partner for clients, metallurgical industry plant and integrated systems provider, SMS group has developed a concept for extrusion presses offering significant flexibility and... 


Expansion of capacity at titanium producer Western Superconducting Technologies (WST)
Expansion of capacity at titanium producer Western Superconducting Technologies (WST)
12th September 2019

New high-speed open-die forging press from SMS group in operation at WST Western Superconducting Technologies Co. Ltd., (WST), headquartered in Xian, in Shaanxi Province, China, has successfully... 


TNG unveils new plans for Mt Peake
11th September 2019 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Strategic metals company TNG has set its sight on an optimised two-million-tonne-a-year development for its Mt Peake vanadium/titanium/iron project, in the Northern Territory, which has the... 


Improved plant availability and less maintenance
19th August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

China Steel Corporation (CSC), Taiwan, has awarded SMS group the contract to supply three 160-ton converters for its No. 1 steel making plant in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The aim of the upgrade is to... 


GOOD INTENTIONS 
Steasa intends to foster closer collaborative agreements between the downstream steel tube and pipe industry and the primary industry
Steel crucial in Africa’s industrialisation aspirations
16th August 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

South Africa and Africa more broadly are attempting to develop their economies through industrialisation and steel forms the basic material of choice for this economic transformation, says the... 


SMS group to supply new finishing facilities for Daehan´s straight bar line
6th August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Korean company Daehan Steel Co., Ltd. has awarded SMS group an order covering the completion of the rebar rolling mill in its Pyeongtaek plant. The new equipment will allow Daehan to bundle... 


Hyundai Steel awards SMS group order for revamp of the heavy section mill at Incheon
6th August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

After successfully completing the commissioning of its new horizontal straightening machine, Hyundai Steel has awarded SMS group a follow-up order for the revamp of its Incheon heavy section mill... 


Fujian Luoyuan Minguang Iron and Steel orders section mill from SMS group
6th August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Fujian Luoyuan Minguang Iron and Steel Co., Ltd., located in Luoyuan County, member of the Sangang Group, PR China, has awarded SMS group GmbH the order to supply a new section mill for parallel... 


Improved quality at high casting speed
6th August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Tata Steel Ltd. places order with SMS group for upgrade of CSP® continuous caster Tata Steel Ltd., India, has awarded SMS group the contract to upgrade its CSP® continuous caster at its plant in... 


Higher productivity with advanced converter technology
6th August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

SAIL Durgapur awards SMS group with turnkey modernization for new converters and environmental facilities SAIL (Steel Authority of India Limited) Durgapur, India, has awarded SMS group a turnkey... 


Noodle.ai and SMS group partner to advance the Learning Mill for Big River Steel
6th August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Cutting-edge Enterprise Artificial Intelligence® and powerful process automation systems work together to maximize production yields, enhance product quality, conserve energy and reduce costs.... 


High-quality slabs for high-grade products
1st August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Benxi Steel (Bengang Group Corporation), Liaoning Province, China,has placed an order with SMS group for the supply of a single-strand slab caster to be installed at the steelmaker’s works in Benxi... 


SMS group has been selected for the plate mill modernization
31st July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

SMS group to supply new 100-ton-per-hour furnace for NLMK DanSteel’s existing plate mill SMS group signed an order covering the supply of a new 100-ton-per-hour walking beam furnace to be installed... 


Strategic partnership to take advantage of synergies and expertise
31st July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gerdau selects SMS group for rolling mill upgrades in Petersburg and Cartersville Gerdau AmeriSteel Corp. has selected SMS group for the supply of rolling mill stands to upgrade the heavy section... 


CCM® installation in Pakistan
31st July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

SMS group successfully commissioned the Compact Cold Mill at Aisha Steel Mills Limited By rolling the first coil, SMS group has successfully put into operation the new CCM® (Compact Cold Mill) of... 


Salzgitter AG selects SMS group to build a new hot-dip galvanizing line at its Salzgitter site
31st July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH (SZFG), a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG, has launched its “Hot-Dip Galvanizing 3” (FV3) project and one of its largest single investments of the last decade at the... 


Gerdau selects SMS group for rolling mill upgrades in Petersburg and Cartersville
31st July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gerdau AmeriSteel Corp. has selected SMS group for the supply of rolling mill stands to upgrade the heavy section mill in Petersburg, Virginia, U.S.A., and the medium section mill in Cartersville,... 


SMS digital and Voith cooperate to push IIoT platform development
31st July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Bundling of resources and exchange expertise for joint platform development Cross-industry applications and services for the IIoT Deep domain knowledge to address customer needs for digital... 


Flexible and efficient production
31st July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Italian welded steel tube specialist Padana Tubi & Profilati Acciaio has reiterated its trust in tube welding technology from SMS group and ordered a new 16 ¾-inch tube welding line. The new... 


Thinking and producing in new dimensions
30th July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Steel Dynamics, Inc. has awarded SMS group an order covering the supply of a complete steel production line for its Sinton location in the state of Texas Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) has awarded SMS... 


Zekelman Industries contracts SMS group for supply of the largest continuous ERW tube mill in the world
26th July 2019

Zekelman Industries selected SMS group (www.sms-group.com) as partner and main supplier for a complete new 28″ ERW tube welding line to be installed at its “Atlas Tube” structural tube division.... 


SMS group upgrades walking beam furnace at Sidenor Basauri in Spain
26th July 2019

Increase of bloom reheating capacity for SBQ production  from 85 to 130 tons per hour   Sidenor Basauri, Spain, trusts in SMS group www.sms-group.com also for the stage-2 upgrade of its walking... 


MEGASA GROUP chooses SMS group reheating technology for its Portuguesa bar mill
26th July 2019

New walking beam furnace with ZeroFlame, DigiMod and SMSPrometheus systems SMS group (www.sms-group.com) has been chosen by MEGASA GROUP for the supply of a new walking beam furnace to be installed... 


New walking beam furnace with ZeroFlame, DigiMod and SMSPrometheus systems
26th July 2019

MEGASA GROUP chooses SMS group reheating technology for its Portuguesa bar mill SMS group www.sms-group.com has been chosen by MEGASA GROUP for the supply of a new walking beam furnace to be... 


Steel Dynamics, Inc. has awarded SMS group an order covering the supply of a complete steel production line for its Sinton location in the state of Texas
24th July 2019

Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) has awarded SMS group www.sms-group.com an order for the supply of a complete steel production line, from the steelworks to the CSP® plant and from the cold rolling mill... 


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