In today’s News from Abroad installment, we highlight several major global developments — from a new integrated steel complex in Vietnam and specialty steel production growth in Sweden to aluminum smelter upgrades in Norway and the startup of a high-capacity steel production line in China — reflecting continued efforts to expand output, improve efficiency, and strengthen industrial supply chains through advanced thermal and metallurgical processing technologies.
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Steelmaking Partnership Expands Production Capabilities
“VinMetal, the steel manufacturing arm of Vingroup, has partnered with Primetals Technologies to create a large integrated steel complex in Ha Tinh, Vietnam.”
“Primetals will serve as the technology integrator and execute a pre-engineering package for the full scope of equipment, enabling early preparations for civil work.”
Read more: “VinMetal partners with Primetals for steel complex” at furnaces-international.com.
Investment Expands Aluminum Smelter Capacity
“Alcoa Corporation will invest $65 million at its Mosjøen smelter, Norway. It plans to expand foundry production capabilities to include recycled content in the casting process at the facility.”
“The investment will expand and upgrade the Mosjøen casthouse, to increase production capacity by up to 75,000 metric tons.”
Read more: “Alcoa to invest $65 million in Mosjøen aluminium smelter” at furnaces-international.com.
New Quenching Line Supports Specialty Steel Growth
“SSAB has decided to invest in a new quenching and tempering (Q&T) plant in Oxelösund, which will be crucial for growth in advanced wear and protection steels such as Hardox 500Tuf and Armox.”
“‘This new quenching plant will initially increase capacity by approximately 100,000 tons, enabling us to meet the most demanding [client] requirements,’ says Per Elfgren, head of SSAB Special Steels.”
Read more: “SSAB is investing in expanding its production capacities for specialty steels” at heat-processing.com.
New Casting and Rolling Line Produces First Coil
“On May 13, after just five days from the first cast, the first coil was successfully produced at the new Arvedi ESP (endless strip production) plant from Primetals Technologies at Zhongshou Special Steel’s facilities in Luanzhou, Hebei Province, China.”
“With its 130-millimeter-thick caster, four roughing stands, and five finishing stands, it represents the most powerful and productive Arvedi ESP line installed to date in China. The plant is designed to cover a wide mix of grades ranging from low-carbon to high-strength low-alloy steels.”
Read more: “Successful Startup of Arvedi ESP Plant at Zhongshou Special Steel: The World’s Most Powerful” at heat-processing.com.
