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Steelmaker Orders Key Furnace Equipment to Produce Advanced High Strength Steels for Auto Industry

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A U.S. steel producer recently purchased key process equipment for the existing continuous galvanizing line (CGL) at its Columbus, Mississippi, plant.

Steel Dynamics Inc., based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, plans to modify its current CGL#1 to produce advanced high strength steels (AHSS) for the automotive industry.

ANDRITZ, an international technology group providing plants, systems, equipment, and services for various industries, will supply engineering and delivery of a new direct-fired furnace (DFF), new differential rapid jet cooling (DRJC), and after pot coolers (APC). The project will be implemented during the fourth quarter of 2020.

The ANDRITZ delivery also includes the supply of model-predictive advanced furnace control (AFC) for the complete furnace sections as well as automation and electrical equipment and supervision of erection and commissioning.

 

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Steel Producer Commissions Hot Dip Galvanizing Line

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A major U.S. steel producer recently awarded a contract to a global industrial engineering group to add a continuous hot dip galvanizing line to the company’s existing plant in Columbus, Mississippi.

This was the second contract that Steel Dynamics, Inc, (SDI) awarded to Fives in a six-month period.

Madhu Ranade, vice president and general manager of SDI Columbus

The Columbus Flat Roll Division of SDI is investing $140 million to add the line (CGL № 3) and diversify its offerings to the automotive, agriculture, appliance, building and construction, energy, HVAC, lighting, and machinery industries. The advanced line, which will be capable of producing 400,000 tons per year, will be dedicated to producing unexposed automotive steel grades, as well as other commercial and specialized steel grades.

The scope of supply includes a complete design and supply of entry & exit coil handling sections, a degreasing section, a horizontal annealing furnace, hot dip galvanizing and cooling equipment, a skin-pass mill and strip leveler, inspection, metallurgical assistance for different steel grades and types of coating, as well as construction and commissioning assistance.

The new line is expected to be commissioned in the middle of 2020.

Guillaume Mehlman, president of the Fives’ Steel Division

“SDI’s target is to increase value-added product capacity, diversify product portfolio and increase profitability by investing in new projects and advanced technologies; and we look forward to again working with Fives. With the three lines in Columbus, Mississippi, and a fourth planned for the new mill in south western region, SDI will become the leading supplier and a one-stop shop of coated products for customers throughout southern region of United States and in Mexico,” said Madhu Ranade, vice president and general manager of SDI Columbus.

“We are proud to work with SDI to contribute to the success of their entrepreneurial-oriented business. Fives has significant references worldwide designing and supplying advanced technologies, including complete annealing, galvanizing and coating lines in the USA, Europe and Asia,” said Guillaume Mehlman, president of the Fives’ Steel Division.

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EAF Mill Planned for Southwest U.S., Mexican Auto, Energy Markets

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A U.S. steel producer recently announced plans to construct a state-of-the-art electric arc furnace (EAF) mill for flat roll steel in the U.S. southwest with an eye to serve the Mexican flat roll steel market.

Mark. D. Millett, Steel Dynamics President and Chief Executive Officer

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (SDI), based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, anticipates the facility to have an annual production capacity of approximately 3.0 million tons with the capability to produce the latest generation of Advanced High Strength Steel products.  The project will include a galvanizing line with an annual capacity of 450,000 tons with a product offering serving the energy, automotive, and equipment manufacturing industries.

SDI currently expects to locate the facility in the southwestern United States in order to reach the underserved Mexican flat roll steel market as well as the southern and southwestern states.  Determination of the final site location is subject to state and local government infrastructure and incentive support with an expectation of construction beginning in 2020, followed by the commencement of operations in the second half of 2021.

“We believe our unique operating culture, coupled with our considerable experience in successfully constructing and operating cost-effective and highly profitable steel mills, positions us well to execute this greenfield opportunity and to deliver strong long-term value creation,” said Mark. D. Millett, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We plan to utilize new technologies that will further reduce the gap between existing EAF and integrated steel mill production capabilities.”

 

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