Deacero has cast its first steel billet at a new mini-mill in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, marking a milestone in the facility’s commissioning. The plant’s continuous caster is operating using an existing electric arc furnace (EAF) while commissioning continues on a new EAF, advancing the facility toward production of large structural steel sections.
The Mexican steel producer achieved the milestone at its new facility in Coahuila, supplied by Italian equipment manufacturer Danieli. The plant’s configuration allows for a phased startup of operations while reducing commissioning constraints.
The successful casting of the first billet marks the beginning of the next commissioning phase. The next stage will involve the startup of beam-blank production, a further step toward manufacturing large structural steel sections.
The project is part of Deacero’s $600 million investment in Ramos Arizpe to diversify its long steel product portfolio and increase its participation in Mexico’s structural steel market. The investment includes new technologies, automation, and processes designed to reduce emissions.
Press release is available in its original form here. Additional information is available on Danieli’s press release here.
