Russia Magnezit Group in 2011 Begins Production of Magnesia Dry Mixes Magnezit Group begins in 2011 production of magnesia dry mixes for working linings of tundishes of continuous casting machines at the plant Magnezit-Torkret-Massy, which is part of Satka production site of the company (Satka, Chelyabinsk region). Currently such masses are not produced in Russia.
Germany Kieran Sheahan Joins VGH Management Board VGH Viktoria Garten Hüttenindustriebedarf AG has appointed Kieran Sheahan as a new Member of the Board. Sheahan (51) who has been with the Schwelm based company since 2009 in the position of New Business, now assumes responsibilities for Business Development and Procurement & Sales and will put a major focus on opening up the VGH business into new territories.
Brazil International Commission on Glass Awards Presented During the ICG Congress 2010 at Salvador da Bahia / BR the International Commission on Glass (ICG) presented four awards for advancement of glass science and technology.
Germany / Italy VGH is Extending Sales Partnership with Faprosid VGH Viktoria Garten Hüttenindustriebedarf AG is extending its sales partnership with the Italian company Faprosid.
Oman Jindal Steel to Commission Oman Plant Jindal Steel and Power today said it will start commercial production from the Shadeed Iron & Steel plant in Oman, which it acquired recently for USD 464 million.
Japan AGC to Double its Production Capacity of Energy-Saving Low-E Glass AGC (Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.) will introduce cutting-edge coating facilities at the Kashima plant (Kamisu City, Ibaraki prefecture), in addition to the low-E glass production facilities which are currently in operation, in order to double its low-E glass production capacity.
France Kerneos Launches a new Product Kerneos announces the launch of SECAR® 712, the latest product in the family of 70-% alumina cements.
Peru New Andalusite Source Coinciding with the industrial world’s increasing interest and usage of andalusite in certain key industrial applications, Andalucita SA in northern Peru has recently put into operation the first phase of the western hemisphere’s first commercial andalusite production center for the finished export product of premium
Korea Retrofitted No. 4 Furnace of Pohang Steelworks Ignited POSCO Pohang Steelworks No. 4 Furnace has re-opened larger than ever. Now the country`s largest furnace, it will have an annual production of 5,31 Mt/a, making it the 4th largest in the world in inner volume but the 1st largest in production capacity.
Austria RHI AG – Growth in Brazil, Russia and China Within the corporate strategy, RHI AG has taken steps in the third quarter to strengthen it´s positioning in the emerging markets Brazil, Russia and China. At the same time, structural measures were taken through the decision to close down plants in Chile and Canada, which enable cost savings in the future.