Steel News

Primetals Technologies to Provide Process Automation Solution

01 July 2025 - JSW Steel has awarded Primetals Technologies a contract to implement advanced process automation solutions at its Salem plant in Tamil Nadu State, India.

ANDRITZ to Complete Acquisition of Salico Group

26 June 2025 - ANDRITZ has signed an agreement to acquire Italy- and Spain-headquartered Salico Group, along with its subsidiaries in the U.K., U.S. and India.

Primetals Technologies to Upgrade Tokyo Steel’s Hot-Dip Galvanizing Line

26 June 2025 - Tokyo Steel has awarded Primetals Technologies, in collaboration with thermal technology company Chugai Ro and global electrification provider Hitachi, an order for the upgrade of a hot-dip galvanizing line at its Okayama Works.

Hubei Shunle Sets Record With Primetals Technologies EAF Quantum

24 June 2025 - Primetals Technologies delivered two record-breaking EAF Quantum electric arc furnaces to Chinese steel producer Hubei Shunle at its site in Hubei Province.

Danieli Rolling Mill in Operation at ESF

24 June 2025 - Elbe-Stahlwerke Feralpi (ESF) has successfully begun operations on its Danieli rolling mill, Walzwerk B, in Riesa, Germany.

Tenova Wins Order From Salzgitter Flachstahl for Walking Beam Furnace

23 June 2025 - Tenova announced it has received an order from Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, Salzgitter AG’s largest subsidiary, for a walking beam furnace at its site in Germany.

Cemvision Turns EAF, BOF Slags Into SCM

23 June 2025 - Cemvision announced it has developed technology which transforms electric arc furnace (EAF) and basic oxygen furnace (BOF) slags into supplementary cementitious material (SCM) while recovering valuable metals.

Metso to Supply Metallic Liners to BHP

23 June 2025 - Metso Corp. announced it has signed a 3-year agreement to supply Australian mining and metals company BHP with metallic liners for chute solutions.

Company Introduces Heavy Industry–Focused Manufacturing Intelligence Platform

18 June 2025 - AI specialist Infinite Uptime Inc. launched its PlantOS and Production Outcomes as a Service platform at the 2025 Global Steel Dynamics Forum.

SMS group Modernizes Jingye Steel’s Heavy Plate Mill

18 June 2025 - SMS group announced it has successfully completed an automation system upgrade for Jingye Steel Co. Ltd.’s five-meter heavy plate mill in Yingkou, China.

U.K. Government Makes £500 Million Rail Contract to Save British Steel Jobs

18 June 2025 - The British government is in talks to finalize a £500 million rail steel deal between Network Rail and British Steel in an effort to protect thousands of jobs, reported Reuters.

Narendran: India Will See Significant, But Constrained, Growth

17 June 2025 - India’s steel production will likely reach 200 million to 250 million metric tons by the end of this decade, according to Tata Steel chief executive officer T V Narendran.

ANDRITZ to Equip Tarali Pumped Storage Plant

17 June 2025 - ANDRITZ announced it has received an order from renewable energy company Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL) to supply its new Tarali pumped storage plant in Maharashtra, India.

Metso to Supply Process Equipment for Iron Ore Concentrator Plant

17 June 2025 - Metso Corp. announced it has signed an agreement with Jinnan Iron & Steel Group to supply key process equipment for their greenfield iron ore concentrator plant which will be constructed in Sohar, Oman.

Outokumpu and Alstom Form Partnership to Supply Green Stainless Steel for Metro Cars

16 June 2025 - Outokumpu announced it has formed a partnership with Alstom for the supply of Outokumpu Circle Green® to be used in the latest generation of Alstom Metropolis metro cars.

thyssenkrupp Taps Primetals Technologies to Modernize Slab Sizing Press

16 June 2025 - Primetals Technologies announced it has received a contract from thyssenkrupp to modernize its slab sizing press at hot strip mill No. 2 in Duisburg, Germany.

Zhongshou and Primetals Technologies Reach Major Project Milestone

13 June 2025 - Primetals Technologies announced that only 12 months after beginning the project, the first rolling stand for Zhongshou Special Steel Group’s Luanzhou site has been successfully installed.

ArcelorMittal Announces Wire Drawing Mill Closure

12 June 2025 - ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada announced Wednesday it will be closing its wire drawing mill in Hamilton, Ont., Canada.

SSAB to Supply Recycled Steel to Volvo Cars

12 June 2025 - Volvo Cars announced it has signed an agreement with SSAB for the supply of recycled and near-zero emissions steel for serial production deliveries beginning in 2025.

Report: Industry Faces Existential Crisis

12 June 2025 - Europe’s steel industry could be wiped out due to the U.S.’s Section 232 tariffs increase, high energy costs and the influx of cheap Chinese steel, the Guardian reported thyssenkrupp said.