As part of its strategic expansion plans, LOTTE ALUMINIUM Materials USA LLC is investing in a new production plant for aluminium cathode foils in the US state of Kentucky. A core section of the overall plant is the logistics and storage system, which is where LOTTE relies on the innovative strength and expertise of AMOVA, a subsidiary of SMS group. SMS was contracted to supply a smart, fully automated…

SMS group company Paul Wurth has been selected to supply the world's first commercial 100 percent hydrogen Direct Reduction plant with its consortium partner Midrex to the Swedish company H2 Green Steel. The new plant, located in Boden in northern Sweden, will be the first worldwide to produce green steel at scale by replacing coal with green hydrogen. Burkhard Dahmen, CEO of SMS group, said,…

With a force of 150 MN, it is one of the world's largest extrusion lines Extra-large profile sizes are possible for manufacturing railway cars ASAŞ places the spotlight on energy efficiency using HybrEx ® technology from SMS group New aluminum profiles for tomorrow's mobility ASAŞ Alüminyum, one of Turkey's largest aluminum manufacturers, is investing in extrusion technology from SMS group to produce…

With a press force of 71 MN, it is one of Europe's most powerful extrusion presses Lower mobility-related emissions thanks to lightweight aluminum profiles Exlabesa to double its production of large profiles and enhance its technical capabilities Exlabesa, a multinational company specializing in the production of extruded aluminum profiles, has awarded a contract to SMS group for the supply of a 71 MN…

The Amer International Group, based in Shenzhen, China, has placed an order with SMS group (www.sms-group.com) for eleven CONTIROD ® copper wire rod plants (CONTIROD ® is a registered trademark of Aurubis Belgium). The new plants will produce 8 mm copper wire rod, to be used in the production of a range of different electrical conductors. The Chinese market needs these above all for the ambitious expansion…

The scope includes two 190 metric ton direct current electric arc furnaces (DC EAF), two twin ladle furnaces, and two vacuum tank car degasser facilities. The mechanical supply includes several safety-related auxiliaries, the proprietary SMS bottom anode system, two mechanical vacuum pumping systems, and a unique equipment layout designed to minimize crane movements. The electrics & automation supply…

SMS group will improve the efficiency of Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works (MMK) processes with the use of ‘syngas’, a combination of hydrogen and carbon monoxide which replaces a portion of the solid carbon fuels – setting the stage for greater decarbonization potential in the future. “We are excited to be able to work further with MMK to develop and deploy these innovative solutions”, said André Schneider,…

SMS group, as the world leader in iron and steelmaking technologies, will support Metinvest in improving its operational efficiency and environmental performance. The MOU also sets out an agenda for discussions about future areas of cooperation with the greatest potential. The MOU is also expected to provide the parties with the opportunity to develop and test new technologies to enhance both iron and…

SMS group forms strategic partnership with Synhelion to support its sun-to-liquid process Innovative solar technology harnesses the power of concentrated sunlight and enables the production of a climate-friendly alternative to fossil fuels Great potential for accelerating the decarbonization of the world of metals Today, the transportation sector accounts for the major share of global greenhouse emissions,…

Forged aluminium components for future e-mobility Digital maintenance tools included in Software-as-a-Service scope Application of augmented reality through SMS Smart Glasses to support operators Hirschvogel Automotive Components (Pinghu) Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of automotive parts and components in China, has contracted SMS group (www.sms-group.com) to supply a fully automated MP 3150 closed-die…