Latest Industry Projects

Introduction: JFE Meranti Mynmar Co., Ltd to start construction on a plant for hot-dip galvanizing and color coating of flat-steel products for building and construction in the Thilawa Special Economic Zone near Yangon, Myanmar. Features: JMM was jointly established by JFE Steel, JFE Shoji Trade Corporation, Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc., Hanwa…

Introduction: Nucor Corporation plans to build a rebar micro mill in Frostproof, Florida, which is located in Polk County. Features: This is a $240 million investment and is the second rebar micro mill Nucor is constructing. In November 2017, Nucor announced a rebar micro mill project in Sedalia, Missouri. Nucor…

Introduction: Tata Steel announced that it has invested more than £14 million in its Hot Strip Mill at Port Talbot allowing it to manufacture more higher-value steels for customers. Features: A transfer bar cooling system has been installed which will increase the annual capacity of the site by around 5%…

Introduction: Nucor Corporation to build a full-range merchant bar quality (MBQ) mill at its existing bar steel mill located in Bourbonnais, Illinois. The Mill is expected to cost $180 million. Features: The MBQ mill will have an annual capacity of 500,000 tons. "This new MBQ mill is right in line…

Introduction: ArcelorMittal Zenica signed a 9,6 mill BAM (€4.9m) contract with Italian company “Ekoplant”, marking the start of a major project to install advanced new dust filters in the steel plant. Features: “Today marks another important step towards our goal of building a long-term, sustainable future for steelmaking in this…

Introduction: United States Steel Corporation and Kobe Steel Ltd. to begin construction of a new continuous galvanizing line (CGL) at their subsidiaries’ joint venture, PRO-TEC Coating Company in Leipsic, Ohio, in response to an increased demand for advanced high-strength steels (AHSS). Features: The new CGL, an investment of approximately $400…

Introduction: Voestalpine AG to invest EUR 330 to 350 million and designed to supply the most demanding customer segments, will be erected in Kapfenberg, Austria. Features: The major investment by the High Performance Metals Division of the voestalpine Group marks a technological milestone in the manufacture of pioneering high-performance steels…

Introduction: NLMK Group, an international steelmaking company with operations in Russia, the USA and the European Union, has embarked on the construction of a briquetting plant at its Lipetsk production site, a new production of steelmaking briquettes with a capacity of 700,000 tonnes per year. Features: NLMK to invest 2.8…

Introduction: ArcelorMittal plans to invest EUR96 Million at its Florange and Dunkerque sites in France to enhance its service and quality for clients, and a strong response to their expectations in terms of new steel solutions. Features: These investments are as follows A new automotive steel line in Florange In…

Introduction: Steel Dynamics, Inc. plans for the expansion of its Structural and Rail Division located in Columbia City, Indiana with an investment of $75 Million. Features: This expansion will utilize excess melting and casting capability and further diversify its product portfolio and market sector exposure. This project provides for the…