The Drive for Greener Steel Steelmakers accepted the challenge: to reduce energy losses and CO2 emissions in steel production. The refractory linings of transport and treatment vessels such as steel vessels are crucial in meeting sustainability targets. Our raw material innovations enable a new design of refractories to accompany you in this journey to success. … Weiterlesen …
The refractories market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from USD 27,64 billion in 2023 to USD 28,83 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4,3 %. The historical period’s growth can be linked to the industrial revolution and the rise of steel production, expansion in the … Weiterlesen …
The glasstec conference 2024 forms the backbone of the trade fair’s extensive lecture programme. On three stages talks by international experts, exhibitors, representatives from the glazier trade and representatives from science, research and design will be presented. www.glasstec.de
TRIMET is the largest German primary aluminium producer. In 3 smelter plants in Germany and 1 in France, TRIMET produces approx 540 000 t of primary aluminium per year. Aluminium is produced by electrolysis using the so-called Hall-Héroult process, an energy-intensive electrochemical process. Since the beginning, the process is based on carbon anodes and cathodes. … Weiterlesen …
thyssenkrupp AG (Germany) and EP Corporate Group a.s. (consecutive EPCG) agreed end of April 2024 on EPCG’s acquisition of a stake in thyssenkrupp’s steel business. EPCG (Czech Republic) will acquire 20 % of thyssenkrupp’ steel business. The parties agreed not to disclose any valuation of the transaction. The transaction is expected to close in the … Weiterlesen …
Allied Mineral Products, LLC (USA), has purchased Gemcast, Inc (CDN). The acquisition will allow Allied to have a manufacturing presence in Canada and adopt new lines of business through Gemcast’s industry-leading vacuum-formed products, fiber gaskets and precast shapes. Gemcast serves a diverse customer base in Canada and the U.S. Allied intends to expand this customer … Weiterlesen …
The first trial conducted in Italy using hydrogen at a steel plant to process steel products started in July 2024. The collaboration between Snam, one of Europe’s main energy infrastructure operators, Tenaris Dalmine, a Tenaris company and a global leader in pipe manufacturing and related services for the energy industry, and Tenova, a leading developer and supplier of sustainable … Weiterlesen …
Ratingen (Germany) and Huntingdon, Tennessee (USA) – INTOCAST AG announced in March the construction of a new, state-of-the-art production manufacture of MgO-C refractories and materials specifically for the American market. For over 45 years, INTOCAST has been a recognized expert in refractories, the essential materials that helps shape the steel industry. The Tennessee plant is … Weiterlesen …
Alcoa Corporation (USA) announced further progress on ELYSIS technology with Rio Tinto’s plans to launch the first industrial-scale demonstration of the breakthrough technology, which eliminates all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the traditional smelting process and produces oxygen as a byproduct. Established in 2018, ELYSIS is a technology partnership between Alcoa and Rio Tinto to … Weiterlesen …
Thermoplan, headquartered in Olching, Germany, is expanding its activities and, in addition to its facility in Brilon, is now setting up in Pressath. It is starting up there over the coming days with 25 former employees from the insolvent “Lippert”, a company that served the ceramics sector, as Thermoplan’s Managing Director, Christian Nether, has announced. … Weiterlesen …