News from Abroad: Global Fairs, Acquisition, and Power Deal

November 13, 2025 / HEAT TREAT NEWS

In today’s News from Abroad installment, we highlight The Bright World of Metals 2027 GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST conferences, an aluminum exctrusion company’s recent acquistion of Induction Professionals, and a twelve month power deal for an Australian aluminum smelter.

Heat Treat Today partners with two international publications to deliver the latest news, tech tips, and cutting-edge articles that will serve our audience — manufacturers with in-house heat treat. Furnaces International, a Quartz Business Media publication, primarily serves the English-speaking globe, and heat processing, a Vulkan-Verlag GmbH publication, serves mostly the European and Asian heat treat markets.

Global Metal Fairs Open for Registration

Lively atmosphere at the Bright World of Metals in Düsseldorf: GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST will once again unite the key sectors of the metal and foundry industry in 2027. (Source: Messe Düsseldorf / C. Tillmann)
Source: Heat Processing

“Four world-leading trade fairs, one common goal: to shape the future of the global metal and foundry industry. From 21 to 25 June 2027, ‘The Bright World of Metals’ will bring together international market leaders, hidden champions and newcomers in Düsseldorf — from iron and steel to aluminum and other non-ferrous metals. The focus is on the central topics of the industry: Green Transformation — Sustainability and Decarbonization — Digitization and Automation, Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy, Young Talent as well as Global Networking and Knowledge Transfer.

“These topics shape the programme, the exhibition areas and forums and form the framework for innovation, transformation and future viability of the international metal and foundry industry. Companies can now register online and secure their place.”

Extrutec North America acquires Induction Professionals

The new company will be situated in Induction Professionals former facility in Youngstown, Ohio. Source: Furnaces International

“Aluminium extrusion company Extrutec North America, has acquired Induction Professionals, leading to the formation of the new company Induction Professional Solutions (IPS). The acquisition will combine Extrutec’s energy efficient technology with Induction Professionals extensive experience to provide customers with advanced heating solutions.

“Uwe Günter, managing partner of Extrutec, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Induction Professionals assets and expertise into the Extrutec family. This is an exciting and strategic step for our company. By integrating Induction Professionals’ capabilities into our North American operations, we are well-positioned to offer a comprehensive portfolio of the most modern, energy-efficient induction heating solutions. We are committed to building on the foundation of trust and quality that Tom Kearney and his team have established.”

Lifeline Power Deal Extended for Aluminum Smelter

The future of the Rio Tinto-owned smelter based in northern Tasmania, was put in jeopardy as its 10-year power agreement was set to expire on 31 December.
Source: Furnaces International

“Bell Bay Aluminium has, in-principle, agreed a 12-month extension to their deal with Hydro Tasmania. The future of the Rio Tinto-owned smelter based in northern Tasmania, was put in jeopardy as its 10-year power agreement was set to expire on 31 December, reported ABC.

“In a statement on their website, the Australian Aluminium Council, said: ‘Today’s announcement between the Tasmanian Government and Rio Tinto’s Bell Bay Aluminium to extend the power arrangements until December 2026 is a welcome stepping stone towards what will hopefully be a long-term solution. This news will be welcomed by the employees and people of Tasmania who rely on the smelter for jobs, its local economic contribution, and the vital role it plays in the Tasmanian grid.’”

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News from Abroad: Recycling & Decarbonization

September 17, 2025 / HEAT TREAT NEWS

In today’s News from Abroad installment, we highlight a $46.9 million USD investment for an aluminum recycling expansion, a transition from a gas-fired billet treater plant to electric, and a new $46.9 million USD electric furnace to meet decarbonization efforts.

€40M for New Aluminum Recycling Capacity

A new recycling facility now covers a third of the Rheinwork site in Germany

“Speira has invested €40M in additional can recycling capacity at its Rheinwerk site, with the aim of reaching CO₂ savings of up to 1.5mt per year. As part of the investment a new melting furnace was installed specifically for scrap at the German site, with production scheduled for early 2026.

“Volker Backs, managing director of Speira, said: ‘Speira has moved away from energy-intensive primary production. This decision was inevitable in light of Germany’s energy policy outlook and our responsibility for the future viability of our entire company. And our transformation into a pure recycling group — a path we began over 20 years ago – has been accelerated once again.'”

Decarbonization Aluminum Upgrade in Strangpresswek

Herren Schatko, Technical Manager of the Neuman Aluminium pressworks and Stefan Krieger, Otto Junker Service Department
Source: Furnaces International

“Otto Junker has completed a decarbonisation project at Neuman Aluminium’s Strangpresswerk facility. The companies converted a gas-fired billet heater plant to electric heating — a major step towards climate-neutral production. Originally commissioned as a gas-fired convective billet heater in 2016, the plant has now been modified to the EcoJet type. Neuman Aluminium can now heat its 8-inch aluminium rods with clean, CO₂ free energy. Depending on production throughput, the aluminium rods are heated from ambient temperature to a target temperature of up to 480°C.”

€40 Million Electric Furnace for Decarbonization Efforts

From left to right: District Administrator Roland Grillmeier hands over the permit for the new electric melting tank to Schott CEO Dr Torsten Derr.
Source: Schott / Dominik Garban

“Schott has broken ground on its first electrified melting tank in Mitterteich, Germany. The €40 million investment is partially funded by the German government. Schott said the new tank would be a major step in decarbonising pharmaceutical glass production. Using 100% green electricity, the tank will produce Schott’s FIOLAX Pro Optimised Carbon Footprint (OCF) tubing. This could see up to 50% fewer CO₂ emissions per vial.

“Schott CEO Dr Torsten Derr said: ‘The transformation of our industry toward decarbonisation and significantly lower-carbon processes begins with concrete projects. This pilot tank is an example that sends a strong signal. We are investing specifically in technology that avoids emissions while also strengthening the competitiveness of our site.’”

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News from Abroad: Electric Expansions

August 18, 2025 / FORGING NEWS, FOUNDRY CASTING NEWS, MANUFACTURING HEAT TREAT NEWS

In today’s News from Abroad installment, we highlight an electrically heated aging furnace for aluminum production, an electric arc furnace as part of a £1.25 billion ($1.69 billion USD) transformation, a new electric arc furnace world record, and more!

Vertically Integrated Aluminium Producers Commissions Electrically Heated Aging Furnace

The commission comes as part of the company’s strategy to increase the production of high value aluminium.
Source: Furnaces International

“ALRO, one of the largest vertically integrated aluminium producers in Europe by production capacity, announces the commissioning of an electrically heated aging furnace.

“This follows a total investment of 11.5 million RON (Romanian new leu) into the project. The commission comes as part of the company’s strategy to increase the production of high value aluminium.

“The CEO of ALRO, Marin Cilianu, stated: ‘By replacing natural gas with electricity, this equipment not only brings added precision and efficiency to our production processes, but also aligns with our firm commitment to sustainable development.'”

All-In-One Machine: Cold and Hot Forming

Tata Steel’s Port Talbot EAF will reduce carbon emissions by an estimated 90%.
Source: Furnaces International

“Tata Steel UK launch the construction of its electric arc furnace (EAF) facility in Port Talbot, South Wales. This is part of a £1.25 billion transformation to low CO₂ steelmaking, supported by a £500 million investment from the UK Government.

“To mark the construction, Chairman of the Tata Group, Mr. Natarajan Chandrasekaran, was joined at the ceremony this week by Tata Steel CEO and Managing Director, T. V. Narendran, and Tata Steel UK CEO, Rajesh Nair, as well as government ministers.

“Mr. Chandrasekaran stated: ‘This is an important day for Tata Group, Tata Steel and for the UK. Today’s groundbreaking marks not just the beginning of a new Electric Arc Furnace, but a new era for sustainable manufacturing in Britain. At Port Talbot, we are building the foundations of a cleaner, greener future, supporting jobs, driving innovation, and demonstrating our commitment to responsible industry leadership.’”

Electric Arc Furnaces Set World Record

EAFs set world record in China.
Source: Furnaces International

“Two EAF Quantum electric arc furnaces (EAF) from Primetals Technologies have set a world record after achieving up to 50 heats per day. The furnaces are located at the Hubei Shunle site in Hubei Province, China.

“Figures by Primetals show that on top of achieving 48 to 50 heats a day, both EAFs can record tap-to-tap times of less than 28 minutes and have power-on and power-off times of 25 and 3 minutes respectively.”

ABP Induction

“ABP Induction celebrated its 20th anniversary with an official ceremony: On November 1, 2005, the company was spun off from the ABB Group and started into a new future as an independent company…

“Heike Marzen, managing director of the Dortmund Economic Development Agency, praised ABP Induction as an important pillar of Dortmund’s economy. She emphasized that over the past two decades, the company…impressively demonstrated its ‘Innovative strength, commitment and sustainable development.’ Many of those present had followed the company’s development.

“Heike Marzen emphasized that ABP Induction, as ‘one of the world’s leading manufacturers of induction melts, heating systems and aftermarket services,’ is a valuable partner for Dortmund. She was particularly impressed by the innovative technologies and tailor-made solutions that ABP uses worldwide.”

Get the Scoop: UK Metals Expo 2025

The event will include 320 exhibitors and have speakers from companies such as ALFED and Hydro Aluminium.
Source: Furnaces International

“UK Metals Expo returns on 10 and 11 September 2025 at the NEC Birmingham, uniting the entire metals supply chain with the manufacturing and engineering community.

“Launched in 2022, UK Metals Expo is the essential meeting place for fabricators, stockists, production specialists, procurement teams, engineers, researchers, manufacturers, and policymakers. It’s where the industry comes together to collaborate, share ideas, and do business in a welcoming, engaging environment.

“At UK Metals Expo 2025, you can meet face-to-face with leading suppliers and top technical experts ready to tackle your project challenges and deliver tailored solutions. Expect live machinery demos, automation, robotics, and AI-powered technology, plus cutting-edge materials, coatings, and processing systems.”

6 Projects Adopted for energy sector

The BMWE is implementing important requirements of the immediate action programme.
Source: Adobe Stock

“On August 6, the German Federal Government launched six projects of the Federal Ministry of Economics. In doing so, the BMWE is implementing important requirements of the immediate action programme.

“In addition to the Carbon Dioxide Storage Act and the simplification of public procurement law, four important energy projects were launched and companies and citizens were relieved.”

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News From Abroad: €13 Million Melting Furnace, Oxygen Enrichment, And Bell Annealer Facility

June 9, 2025 / HEAT TREAT NEWS

In today’s News from Abroad installment, we highlight a new €13 million (that’s $14.9 million US) melting furnace which can recycle 7,000 tons of aluminum waste annually, an oxygen enrichment system for a European steelmaker’s billet reheating furnace, and a new bell annealer facility for copper.

Heat Treat Today partners with two international publications to deliver the latest news, tech tips, and cutting-edge articles that will serve our audience – manufacturers with in-house heat treat. Furnaces International, a Quartz Business Media publication, primarily serves the English-speaking globe, and heat-processing, a Vulkan-Verlag GmbH publication, serves mostly the European and Asian heat treat markets.

A €13 Million Dollar Recycling Furnace For Aluminum

Aluminium Dunkerque’s €13 million furnace will enable it to recycle 7,000 tonnes of aluminium waste a year.
Source: Furnaces International

“Aluminium Dunkerque has inaugurated a melting furnace dedicated to aluminium recycling. It said its furnace 8 will allow it to recycle 7,000 tonnes of aluminium waste each year and to produce an additional 20,000 tonnes of metal with a low carbon footprint. This represents a 10% reduction in CO₂ emissions per tonne of ingots produced, i.e. 25,000 tonnes of CO₂ avoided each year, and 96 GWh of electricity consumption avoided. The furnace also created an additional eight jobs. Furnace 8 is part of a broader approach to reindustrialisation and the reduction of imports of high-carbon aluminium. Guillaume de Goÿs, CEO of Aluminium Dunkerque, said: “Each year, France still exports nearly 500,000 tonnes of aluminium scrap that could be processed domestically. “By enabling on-site processing, Aluminium Dunkerque strengthens national sovereignty in critical metals while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”

READ MORE: Aluminium Dunkerque inaugurates €13 million recycling furnace at furnaces-international.com

Oxygen Enrichment System For Billet Reheating Furnace

Fives installed an oxygen enrichment system at SN Maia Siderurgia’s furnace in Portugal.
Source: Furnaces International

“Fives has completed its first PREMIX oxygen enrichment project on an existing billet reheating furnace at SN Maia Siderurgia Nacional in Maia, Portugal. This marks a milestone in its efforts to optimise furnace performance and improve energy efficiency. SN Maia Siderurgia Nacional, the largest rebar production plant of the MEGASA Group – a European steelmaker, was looking to install a new oxygen system to reduce natural gas consumption, having the possibility to produce oxygen on site at a lower cost. The project was entrusted to Fives Steel Spain, which had previously modified the combustion system of the same furnace. The company developed a new technology called Premix, which injects additional oxygen into the combustion air duct upstream of the burners. Oxygen levels were increased to 25% with around 6% fuel savings, exceeding initial energy efficiency expectations.”

READ MORE: Steel group entrusts Fives with furnace oxygen system at furnaces-international.com

New Bell Annealer Facility For Copper Alloy

Poongsan Corporation order HICON/H2® bell annealer facility for capacity increase Source: Ebner

“Poongsan Corporation invests in an additional EBNER HICON/H2® bell annealer facility for bright annealing of copper and copper-alloy strip coils. The new facility comprises 2 heating bells, 4 HICON/H₂^® workbases and 2 cooling bells including necessary auxiliary equipment and a Visual Furnaces 6^® Process Control System. With this facility the capacity will be increased, and it will be available for production in 2026. Poongsan Corporation is a world known quality producer and, among others, supplies their high-end products to the automotive, electronic and coin industry.”

READ MORE: Poongsan Corporation order HICON/H2® bell annealer facility for capacity increase at prozesswaerme.net

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News From Abroad: A Collaboration for Reuse Strategy, All-in-One Machines, & Steel Manufacturing Expansion

May 7, 2025 / HEAT TREAT NEWS

In today’s News from Abroad installment, we highlight new partnerships and technology aimed at efficiency and sustainability; a multi-organization collaborative work on a hybrid facility, an all-in-one machine that performs hot and cold forming for screws, tubes, and spokes, and a Turkish steel expansion doubling production. Read more below!

Heat Treat Today partners with two international publications to deliver the latest news, tech tips, and cutting-edge articles that will serve our audience – manufacturers with in-house heat treat. Furnaces International, a Quartz Business Media publication, primarily serves the English-speaking globe, and heat-processing, a Vulkan-Verlag GmbH publication, serves mostly the European and Asian heat treat markets.

A collaboration for an innovative reuse strategy

“To support the growing activity at its Valenciennes site, Stellantis has chosen ECM Technologies to assist with the relocation and retrofitting of a heat treatment installation for vacuum carburizing. Scheduled to be fully operational in 2025, this hybrid facility, composed of reused, retrofitted and new components, reduces Stellantis’ carbon footprint while increasing its production and the performance of its industrial equipment. Stellantis has around 15 ECM Technologies “Flex” low-pressure carburizing units spread across its various sites. To support the production needs of its Valenciennes site, the company has decided to give a new lease of life to a line already in service within the group by entrusting ECM with the implementation of the project: relocation, reuse, updating of equipment, acquisition of new components (latest-generation gas quenching module), and conversion of furnaces from propane to acetylene, Bringing the performance of the entire hybrid system up to state-of-the-art standards. Another major factor is that this installation is part of the energy transition, as this transformation will enable the production of mechanical parts for electric vehicles, whereas previously the facility was dedicated to the production of manual gearboxes for combustion engine vehicles.”

READ MORE: Stellantis and ECM Technologies: An exemplary collaboration for an innovative reuse strategy at prozesswaerme.net

All-In-One Machine: Cold And Hot Forming

Due to the high forming forces required, the heads of larger screws are heated inductively
Source: VIP Communication

“Aachener Maschinenbau GmbH (AMBA) has so far been known for its all-in-one machines for the production of components such as screws, tubes and spokes by cold forming. What is new is that the company is integrating more and more technologies into its systems that enable operators to produce components such as special screws or pipes with variable cross-sections more efficiently. A current example is the integration of induction heating in the forming of large screws. With new systems, AMBA enables customers to produce more components with complex geometries according to the all-in-one principle and thus reduce costs. In doing so, the company goes beyond traditional cold forming and integrates innovative technologies, including for hot forming.”

READ MORE: AMBA offers new possibilities for efficient production: cold and hot forming of screws, tubes and spokes at prozesswaerme.net

Concast continuous casters to increase billet and bloom production capacities

İzmir Demir Çelik Sanayi A.Ş (IDC) has ordered a seven-strand continuous caster for its facility in Aliağa, İzmir, Türkiye. The SMS caster is designed to produce billets and small blooms in six distinct section sizes (Source: SMS group)

“İzmir Demir Çelik Sanayi A.Ş (IDC), a manufacturer of reinforcing steel and profiles, has expanded its steelworks with a Concast seven-strand continuous caster at its plant in Aliağa, İzmir, Türkiye. This new machine provides izmir Demir Çelik with the flexibility to efficiently meet diverse market demands, while also increasing production capacity and enhancing the quality of billets and blooms. The installation of the new continuous casting plant significantly expands izmir Demir Çelik’s annual steel production output from 1,550,000 tons to approximately 3,100,000 tons. This increase enables IDC to meet growing market demands more effectively while reducing its dependence on imported semi-finished products. The new caster’s ability to produce billets and small blooms in six distinct section sizes, ranging from 150×150 millimeters to 220×280 millimeters, gives IDC the flexibility to adapt quickly to changing market needs . . . Internal quality is enhanced through electromagnetic stirring (M-EMS) and modular wave stirring (MWS) technologies, which guarantee a homogeneous internal structure. Additionally, precise strand guidance, accurate cooling spray alignment, and a three-zone secondary cooling system further improve billet and bloom quality. This innovative setup enables IDC to produce high-quality steel products efficiently while reducing operational costs and meeting diverse market demands.”

READ MORE: izmir Demir Çelik Sanayi A.Ş. uses Concast continuous casters to increase billet and bloom production capacities at prozesswaerme.net

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News From Abroad: Initiatives, Processing for a Better World

March 3, 2025 / AUTOMOTIVE HEAT TREAT NEWS, HEAT TREAT NEWS, MANUFACTURING HEAT TREAT NEWS, QUENCHING NEWS

In today’s News from Abroad installment, we highlight processing and initiatives that aim to improve operations and improve sustainability. Read more about a method used in the production of parts with complex geometries; a venture to create the world’s first fossil-free, ore-based steel with renewable electricity and green hydrogen; and a production plant that will generate around 9,000 tons of green hydrogen a year to be used for the production of carbon-reduced steel.

Heat Treat Today partners with two international publications to deliver the latest news, tech tips, and cutting-edge articles that will serve our audience – manufacturers with in-house heat treat. Furnaces International, a Quartz Business Media publication, primarily serves the English-speaking globe, and heat-processing, a Vulkan-Verlag GmbH publication, serves mostly the European and Asian heat treat markets.

Press Hardening Prevents Part Deformation

Press hardening neccessary due to part deformation during the rapid cooling phase induced by quenching
Source: Thermi-Lyon

“Press hardening serves a very specific purpose: to prevent part deformation during the rapid cooling phase induced by quenching. This process improves the performance of steels by giving them a martensitic structure without the need for reworking. Designed for high volume production of parts with complex geometries, press hardening is both highly effective and economical….

This process was initially developed for automotive manufacturers, to process large series of parts with complex geometries. In fact, this method is perfectly suited to the processing of large numbers of parts on a production line: since the cooling cycle is automatically programmed, it can be repeated ad infinitum. What’s more, the circulation of quenching fluid around the part held in the press results in uniform, controlled cooling that can easily be reproduced many times over.”

HYBRIT Platforms Shift to Fossil-Free Steel

An electricity-based process gas heater for the hydrogen-based direct reduction process developed by HYBRIT (Hydrogen Breakthrough Ironmaking Technology)
Source: Kanthal

“Launched in 2016 as a joint venture owned by SSAB, LKAB, and Vattenfall, with support from the Swedish Energy Agency, HYBRIT aims to create the world’s first fossil-free, ore-based steel with renewable electricity and green hydrogen.

This involves shifting from coal-powered blast furnaces that use coal as a reduction medium to a direct reduction process using hydrogen produced via renewable energy. The first HYBRIT pilot plant in Luleå, Sweden, began operations in 2020, with commercial-scale production targeted by 2027.

Kanthal is proud to have contributed to HYBRIT’s groundbreaking journey by developing an electricity-based process gas heater for the hydrogen-based direct reduction process under the name Prothal®. This project showcased the feasibility of fossil-free industrial heating solutions and laid the groundwork for scaling up these technologies to meet the steel industry’s future needs.”

Largest Green Hydrogen Production Facility Underway

From left: Andrea Prevedello, Global Director Project Management of Green Hydrogen, at ANDRITZ; Walther Hartl, Project Manager of Electrolysis, at ANDRITZ; Sami Pelkonen, Executive Vice President of Green Hydrogen, at ANDRITZ; Gerd Baresch, Managing Director of the Technical Division, SZFG; Thorsten Hinrichs, Head of Pipeline Infrastructure, SZFG
Source: Andritz Group

“On February 12, 2025, the cornerstone was laid for one of the largest production plants for green hydrogen in the whole of Europe.

[Beginning in] 2026, the plant will generate around 9,000 tons of green hydrogen a year to be used for the production of carbon-reduced steel. This will mark the start of the industrial use of hydrogen in SALCOS®-Salzgitter low CO₂ steelmaking. SALCOS® is aiming for virtually carbon-free steel production. The 100 MW electrolysis plant will be supplied on an EPC basis by the international technology company ANDRITZ, using the pressurized alkaline electrolysis technology of HydrogenPro.”

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News From Abroad: Launches and Strategic Steps

February 5, 2025 / HEAT TREAT NEWS, MANUFACTURING HEAT TREAT NEWS

In today’s News from Abroad installment, we highlight changes in personnel, production lines, and facilities throughout the industry, including the launch of a new refractory technology and an aerospace manufacturer updating its operations with a batch oven. Read more about these updates as well as those a thermal processing company is taking affect its management line-up and its facilities footprint.

Heat Treat Today partners with two international publications to deliver the latest news, tech tips, and cutting-edge articles that will serve our audience — manufacturers with in-house heat treat. Furnaces International, a Quartz Business Media publication, primarily serves the English-speaking globe, and heat-processing, a Vulkan-Verlag GmbHa publication, serves mostly the European and Asian heat treat markets.

Aerospace Manufacturer Adds Modern Batch Oven Solution

Collaboration to address operational challenges with batch oven

“International Thermal Systems (ITS) has successfully partnered with an aerospace company to address significant operational challenges by designing and delivering a customized batch oven solution. The collaboration highlights ITS’s commitment to safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The aerospace company faced significant challenges with their existing batch oven…

International Thermal Systems aimed to address these challenges by replacing the unsafe, outdated batch oven with a safer and more modern alternative. Their goal was to improve usability by incorporating updated controls and optimizing the loading and unloading processes… [ITS] designed and installed a state-of-the-art batch oven featuring melting wax technology to optimize production processes. Advanced control systems were integrated to enhance operational ease and precision.”

READ MORE: “International Thermal Systems Enhances Aerospace Manufacturing with Custom Batch Oven Solution” at heat-processing.com.

Refractory Technology Launched To Address Kiln Interruptions

Refractory technology for use in many industrial applications and all types of industrial furnaces

“Calderys is pleased to announce the launch of CALDE® FD (Fast Dry), a refractory technology that can be used in many industrial applications and offers superior efficiency and reliability for all types of industrial furnaces. Calderys is constantly striving to improve its processes in order to offer its customers the best possible solutions. In the field of cementitious refractory concretes, the drying out of the furnaces is a critical challenge due to its duration, regardless of the industrial process. Once the refractory lining has been installed, the kilns are unusable for up to several days to allow drying out, which inevitably leads to an interruption in operations.

Calderys is directly addressing this by expanding its product offering with the CALDE® FD (Fast Dry) range. This solution has been designed to integrate seamlessly into the Calderys product range. Crucially, the CALDE® FD products offer customers increased reliability, reduced downtime, streamlined processes and improvements in CO₂ reduction. This expanded product range has been developed in line with Calderys’ ESG objectives to support customers with their energy transition requirements.”

AICHELIN Makes Changes in Management and Site Operations

Management and business strategy changes at AICHELIN

“Philipp Krenn, Managing Director of AICHELIN Ges.m.b.H. in Austria, has taken over the management of the German AICHELIN Service GmbH in Ludwigsburg on February 1, 2025. The company is the leading company within the AICHELIN Group for all services for thermal processing systems… Philipp Krenn will intensify the cooperation between the locations in Austria and Germany.

At the same time, the AICHELIN Group has decided to discontinue the business operations of its Slovenian subsidiary Bosio d.o.o. and to have all products supplied by Aichelin Ges.m.b.H (Austria) in the future. Production will not be affected and will continue to take place at the AICHELIN Assembly Center Europe (AICHELIN ACE d.o.o.) in Celje, Slovenia, which [opened] in 2023… The decision to take this step is the result of intensive analyses and a strategic adjustment to the current economic conditions in Europe.”

READ MORE: “AICHELIN Group Strengthens European Business with Future-Oriented Structure“ at heat-processing.com

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News from Abroad: Mergers & Partnerships Ring in the New Year

January 10, 2025 / HEAT TREAT NEWS, MANUFACTURING HEAT TREAT NEWS

Today’s News from Abroad installment highlights a new year ringing in acquisitions, partnerships and mergers resulting in increased production and expanded facilities. Read more about a heat treater developing capabilities for the advancement of vacuum heat treatment technologies, an international refractory manufacturer launching innovative operations, and a modernization project aiming to double annual production capacity.

Heat Treat Today partners with two international publications to deliver the latest news, tech tips, and cutting-edge articles that will serve our audience — manufacturers with in-house heat treat. Furnaces International, a Quartz Business Media publication, primarily serves the English-speaking globe, and heat-processing. a Vulkan-Verlag GmbHa publication, serves mostly the European and Asian heat treat markets.

Chinese Heat Treater Signs Agreement with ECM Technologies

M. Pelissier (left) of ECM Group & Mr. Wu (right) of Chun Yu Heat Treatment

“ECM Technologies, a subsidiary of the ECM Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Chinese heat treater Chun Yu, to open a Synergy Center in Shanghai. Shanghai Chun Yu Metal Heat Treatment, known as CYHT, is a customer of ECM Technologies. Geared with 3 different LPC systems from ECM Technologies, both companies agreed to cooperate on process development. CYHT is becoming the first demonstration center for ECM Technologies in China. This bilateral agreement will enable both parties to develop their activities in China around vacuum heat treatment technologies.”

RATH Mönchengladbach Opens Production Plant in Germany

International refractory manufacturer RATH opens new production plant

“The international refractory manufacturer RATH has been developing continuous oxide ceramic fibers as part of the HORIZON EUROPE project InVECOF (Innovative Value Chains for European Ceramic Oxide Fibers) for several years. A production plant for the manufacture of innovative oxide ceramic fibers has now been commissioned at the RATH Mönchengladbach site (Germany). In mid-October 2024, the company officially launched production of the ALTRA FLEX® oxide ceramic continuous fibers in K99 and M75 qualities, making it the first European supplier to offer a solution for composite material manufacturers and manufacturers and processors of heat-resistant fabrics. The new production facility will initially produce up to 10 tons of fibers per year.”

Marcegaglia Stainless Sheffield Partners with Primetals Technologies

Marcegaglia to equip all the production units of the minimill meltshop in Sheffield with automation systems from Primetals Technologies

“UK-based Marcegaglia Stainless Sheffield has partnered with Primetals Technologies to optimize production processes at its processes at its Sheffield minimill. The modernization project aims to double the plant’s annual production capacity from annual production capacity from 250,000 to 500,000 tonnes. Several intralogistics systems, process optimization solutions, technology packages and intelligent sensor systems will be installed in all production units of the in all production units of the melt shop, scrap yard and ladle tracking system.”

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News from Abroad: Growth Via Innovation

December 18, 2024 / MANUFACTURING HEAT TREAT NEWS

The growth we’re reporting on in today’s News from Abroad installment is not just about expansions but also modernization and innovation. Read about a continuous galvanizing and annealing line for a Turkish automaker, a new 190-ton EAF set to be one of the largest installations in the world, a next-generation anode furnace to meet sustainability targets, and for reducing CO₂ emissions, improving impurity removal capabilities and bringing flexibility in treating secondary materials, and the installation and commissioning of new hot edge inductors for its cold mill rolling line (S5) to address the tight edge issues in aluminum strip that occurred during high-speed rolling.

Heat Treat Today partners with two international publications to deliver the latest news, tech tips, and cutting-edge articles that will serve our audience — manufacturers with in-house heat treat. Furnaces International, a Quartz Business Media publication, primarily serves the English-speaking globe, and heat processing. a Vulkan-Verlag GmbHa publication, serves mostly the European and Asian heat treat markets.

Turkish Auto Maker Expands with Continuous Galvanizing/Annealing Line

“Turkish steel manufacturer Borçelik has selected international technology group ANDRITZ to supply a combi-line furnace for a new continuous galvanizing and annealing line to produce automotive material. The line will be part of a new cold strip mill complex to be built in Bursa, Gemlik, region. It will supply hot-dip galvanized strip for automotive exposed panels as well as uncoated strip. Start-up at Borçelik is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026. The ANDRITZ scope of supply includes a radiant-tube furnace with annealing and soaking sections and a mixed soaking/slow cooling section followed by ANDRITZ Differential Rapid Jet Cooling.”

Next-Gen Anode Furnace Targets Reduction in CO₂ Emissions

“Metso is launching a next-generation Anode Furnace for reducing CO₂ emissions, improving impurity removal capabilities and bringing flexibility in treating secondary materials. The upgraded Anode Furnace features the latest design, advances in process safety, and ease of maintenance. Furthermore, it presents two exciting methods for reducing CO₂ emissions. The Anode Furnace delivery scope consists of all key equipment required for operating the furnace. Metso’s holistic competence in smelter process optimization and integration of automation systems ensures that the furnace will be seamlessly integrated into the processing chain in both brownfield and greenfield applications. When combined with services and on-site support, a smooth commissioning and start-up is ensured.”

190-Ton EAF Under Construction at SSAB

Oxelösund, where SSAB’s new 190-ton EAF will be installed

“Swedish steelmaker SSAB has chosen plant supplier SMS group for the construction of a new 190-ton EAF, which is set to be one of the largest installations in the world with an upper shell diameter of 9.3 metres. The new EAF, located in Oxelösund, has its first heat scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026 and will lower total CO₂ emissions in Sweden by 3%, say the companies. Powered by a 280 MVA transformer, the EAF will also utilize technology to meet the limitations imposed by the grid authority in terms of flicker, power factor, and harmonic distortion. SSAB has also entrusted SMS group with the integration of a direct feed (DF) system from GE Vernova to be fitted in the new furnace at Oxelösund. The technology aims to ensure the new EAF operates smoothly and efficiently without disrupting the grid, thereby contributing to the reduction of CO₂ emissions.”

Hot Edge Inductors for Cold Mill Rolling Line Installed

Hot edge inductors installed by Primetals Technologies at Hulamin’s cold mill rolling line (S5) in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

“Primetals Technologies have signed the final acceptance certificate (FAC) with aluminum producer Hulamin following the installation and commissioning of new hot edge inductors for its cold mill rolling line (S5) in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. This upgrade aims to address the tight edge issues in aluminum strip that occurred during high-speed rolling, leading to improved product quality. The moving induction heating head assembly has been installed on the exit side of the mill, below the exit delivery table. These assemblies are positioned close to the roll surface, just outside of the strip width, effectively counteracting the thermal camber that causes tight edge issues during high-speed rolling. The hot edge inductors have resolved the tight edge issues by providing additional heat to the work roll at the strip edge, expanding the roll and alleviating tight edges. This has led to better control of the strip edge shape. The aluminum producer has observed noticeable improvements in the on-line strip shape performance and continue to further optimise and refine the use of these actuators in its rolling programme.”

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News from Abroad: Growth from Mergers, Alliances, and Broadened Capabilities

November 27, 2024 / MANUFACTURING HEAT TREAT NEWS, VACUUM FURNACES NEWS

Today’s News from Abroad installment is all about growth in the global heat treating market. A heat treater expands its contract machinery product line with brazing and sintering capabilities, a capital goods manufacturing group bolsters its vacuum heat treatment production capabilities, and a long-term technology alliance results in manufacturing growth of refractory products for glass melting plants in the glass industry. To round out our news from abroad, Japanese steel giants set their sights on government funding allocated to advance research and development in decarbonizing operations.

Heat Treat Today partners with two international publications to deliver the latest news, tech tips, and cutting-edge articles that will serve our audience — manufacturers with in-house heat treat. heat processing, a Vulkan-Verlag GmbHa publication, serves mostly the European and Asian heat treat markets, and Furnaces International, a Quartz Business Media publication, primarily serves the English-speaking globe.

Merger Results in Heat Treatment Furnaces Manufacturing Division

ECM Group reorganizing into four distinct divisions

“The ECM Group is reinforcing its capital goods manufacturing business by bringing together several legal entities under the company ECM Technologies. This merger between ECM Technologies, ECM Greentech, and ECM Technologies Villard Bonnot creates a division dedicated to the manufacturing of innovative heat treatment furnaces. The aim of this merger is to better serve its customers and respond more effectively to market changes. It will enable the ECM Group to build up a veritable hub of skills and knowledge around its core areas of thermal engineering, gas management and atmospheres. This marks a first step towards realizing its ambition of becoming the world leader in vacuum heat treatment equipment, all technologies combined.”

Japanese Steel Giants Pursue Government Allocated Green Funding

Japanese steel producers apply for government green subsidy

“Two of the largest integrated steel producers in Japan, Nippon Steel and JFE Steel, have applied for government funding allocated through the new Green Transformation Promotion Act (GX) to advance research and development in decarbonizing operations. JFE Steel is seeking funds to build a new large electric arc furnace (EAF) to replace blast furnace No. 2 at West Japan Works (Kurashiki). The company expects the EAF to be commissioned between 2027-2028. Blast Furnace No. 2 at the plant underwent a re-lining in 2003. JFE usually performs such maintenance after about 25 years of operation, so the next one is due in 2028. However, JFE Steel hopes that the new electric arc furnace will be operational by then, so the unit can be shut down. West Japan Works currently operates three blast furnaces with a steel output of about 8Mt/yr.”

Contract Machinery Manufacturer Expands Capabilities With Vacuum Brazing Furnace, Sintering Press

Tresky Automation expands its machine park for contract manufacturing (Source: Tresky)

“Tresky Automation announces the latest addition to its contract manufacturing machinery. Customers will now benefit from a state-of-the-art vacuum brazing furnace and a powerful sintering press with a maximum pressing force of up to 15 kN. The new equipment enables Tresky to offer additional manufacturing technologies, which is particularly beneficial for demanding applications in the fields of photonics, optoelectronics, hybrid bonding, microelectronics and power electronics. The new vacuum brazing furnace offers the possibility to produce material bonding under controlled conditions with nitrogen (N2) or formic acid (HCOOH). This process effectively reduces voids, as the vacuum allows air or process residues to escape during the preheating and melting phase of the solder. The result is virtually void- and flux-free solder joints that are characterized by high reliability.”

Technology Alliance Enables Growth in Refractory Products Manufacturing

Long-term technology alliance of RATH and REFRATECHNIK

“RATH and REFRATECHNIK announced the launch of a long-term technology alliance. The goal of the ambitious partnership is close collaboration in the development and manufacture of refractory products for glass melting plants in the glass industry. As part of the technology alliance, both companies will contribute their respective know-how in glass manufacturing and refractory production to combine it into a unique technology solution. The two companies will be operating under the name ‘R² – THE GLASS FURNACE ALLIANCE.’ The alliance enables RATH to expand its technological expertise, as products manufactured by REFRATECHNIK will be developed in close collaboration with the research and development departments of both companies.”

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Global Metal Fairs Open for Registration

Extrutec North America acquires Induction Professionals

Lifeline Power Deal Extended for Aluminum Smelter

€40M for New Aluminum Recycling Capacity

Decarbonization Aluminum Upgrade in Strangpresswek

€40 Million Electric Furnace for Decarbonization Efforts

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Vertically Integrated Aluminium Producers Commissions Electrically Heated Aging Furnace

All-In-One Machine: Cold and Hot Forming

Electric Arc Furnaces Set World Record

ABP Induction

Get the Scoop: UK Metals Expo 2025

6 Projects Adopted for energy sector

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A €13 Million Dollar Recycling Furnace For Aluminum

Oxygen Enrichment System For Billet Reheating Furnace

New Bell Annealer Facility For Copper Alloy

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A collaboration for an innovative reuse strategy

All-In-One Machine: Cold And Hot Forming

Concast continuous casters to increase billet and bloom production capacities

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Press Hardening Prevents Part Deformation

HYBRIT Platforms Shift to Fossil-Free Steel

Largest Green Hydrogen Production Facility Underway

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Aerospace Manufacturer Adds Modern Batch Oven Solution

Refractory Technology Launched To Address Kiln Interruptions

AICHELIN Makes Changes in Management and Site Operations

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Chinese Heat Treater Signs Agreement with ECM Technologies

RATH Mönchengladbach Opens Production Plant in Germany

Marcegaglia Stainless Sheffield Partners with Primetals Technologies

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Turkish Auto Maker Expands with Continuous Galvanizing/Annealing Line

Next-Gen Anode Furnace Targets Reduction in CO2 Emissions

190-Ton EAF Under Construction at SSAB

Hot Edge Inductors for Cold Mill Rolling Line Installed

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Merger Results in Heat Treatment Furnaces Manufacturing Division

Japanese Steel Giants Pursue Government Allocated Green Funding

Contract Machinery Manufacturer Expands Capabilities With Vacuum Brazing Furnace, Sintering Press

Technology Alliance Enables Growth in Refractory Products Manufacturing

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