SMS group

🌍 How powerful is powerful enough to change the future? 💡 In Oxelösund, Sweden, one of the most powerful digital electric arc furnaces in the world is taking shape – a cornerstone of SSAB’s green transformation. With an impressive capacity of 190 tons and an upper shell diameter of 9.3 meters, this furnace is not only technologically groundbreaking but will also reduce Sweden's total CO2 emissions by three percent. What makes this furnace so remarkable? 👉 SMS group delivers cutting-edge technology to ensure grid-friendly and efficient energy supply. 👉 The MMC-based direct feed converter system (from GE Vernova) reduces grid disturbances like flicker and harmonics while enabling reliable, sustainable steel production. 💬 “It’s the most powerful digital electric arc furnace ever designed,” says Andrea Lanari, VP Metallurgy Steelmaking at SMS group. This furnace represents more than steel – it showcases how engineering can drive the transition to a fossil-free future. 🚀 First heat? Q4 2026. We’re excited to see it in action! Find the press release here: https://lnkd.in/ewhkC3uN #GreenSteel #Innovation #Sustainability #GreenTransformation

The successful collaboration between Taiyuan Iron & steel Group Co., ltd. and SMS group has reached a significant milestone with the efficient commissioning of a new heavy plate mill. The plant - one of the most advanced and powerful of its kind - underscores our commitment to #innovation, #performance, and #sustainability in shaping the steel industry of tomorrow. Some key Highlights of the Project: 🚀 X-Pact® Automation System: Our advanced X-Pact® automation technology ensures unparalleled precision and efficiency. 🏗️ Impressive Production Capacity: The mill can produce up to 700,000 tonnes of heavy plate annually. 🛠️ Manufacturing Flexibility: Capable of manufacturing plates with thicknesses ranging from 5 mm to 120 mm and widths up to 4,200 mm. 🌱 Environmental Sustainability: Reflecting our commitment to eco-friendly operations, the mill is equipped with advanced environmental technology to minimize its ecological footprint. Learn more about this transformative project and how SMS is contributing to the future of steel production: https://lnkd.in/es6s8Csf

🚀NEW ORDER 🚀  JISCO Carbon Steel chooses SMS group’s automation and service solutions for major strip mill revamp    We are excited to announce a landmark contract with WISDRI and JISCO Carbon Steel to revamp JISCO's strip mill in Jiayuguan, China. This project will establish the world's first plant combining Hot Strip Mill (HSM) and Compact Strip Production (CSP®) modes. It is our ambition to raise the standards in the automation of hot rolling mills and support JISCO's strategic growth.    Our advanced solutions will boost the mill's capacity and expand its product range to include high value-added grades. Key milestones include the first coil in CSP® mode by July 2025 and in HSM mode by December 2025, with project completion by January 2026.    This collaboration reinforces our two-decade partnership with JISCO and sets a new benchmark in hot rolling mill automation. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g4AK8Ys3   #leadingpartner #integratedsolutions #XPactAutomation #technology #rolling #automation

🔋 Did you know? A fully electrically powered vehicle contains around 90 kg of copper. Roughly 85 % of production energy for copper can be saved through recycling ♻️. Today, only around 20 % of copper production is based on recycling. To leverage this potential more consistently in the future, SMS group is working on expanding the possibilities for copper recycling 🌍.

This year marks the 70th anniversary of SMS group's X-Roll® Oil Bearing. 🎂🎉 Since 1954, these bearings have been a cornerstone in rolling mills, continuously evolving and setting industry standards.   We are proud to lead in bearing technology innovation, offering advanced concepts for oil film bearings. Our portfolio includes both oil film bearings for new plants and custom upgrades, alongside a comprehensive range of X-Roll® Oil Bearing services.   Looking ahead, we're committed to developing smart solutions for the entire roll shop, enabling more efficient and reliable production processes. The 70th anniversary of oil film bearing technology is not just a celebration, but a motivation to keep innovating for our customers and redefining industry standards.🚀   We are proud of our history and excited for the next 70 years of innovation and excellence at SMS group: https://lnkd.in/eixkxj-q #integratedsolutions #service #repair #modernization #rolling

ArcelorMittal recently held a inauguration ceremony to mark a major leap in innovative steel production - and SMS group ist proud to make it happen by supplying the core equipment and technology: a new annealing and galvanizing line, along with an additional rolling mill stand to boost capacity and quality.   This expansion is one of ArcelorMittal's largest projects in Brazil, underscoring the company’s commitment to sustainability, quality, innovation, and safety. Our management team – Doug Dunworth, Paulo Pinheiro, Marcellus Piedade and Christoph Häusler – were on-site to celebrate the expansion of the Vega Unit in São Francisco do Sul, Brazil, marking an exciting milestone in our longstanding partnership! More information on this project: https://lnkd.in/epm6Hf3m

When talking about thin slab casting and rolling, a lot of different rolling modes come to the table, from batch rolling to endless rolling. But what is the best solution? We shed light on this discussion and explain why real batch rolling with CSP Nexus is the real thing. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/g8GPVcb4 #leadingpartner #CSP #casting #hotrolling

🌍 The Circular Economy – is it more than just recycling?   In fact, reprocessing equipment is a crucial pillar in this transition. By enhancing resource efficiency, we are keeping valuable materials in use longer, and reducing environmental impact.   🔄 At SMS group, we go beyond spare parts and simple fixes. We offer solutions to repair, reuse, and even redesign production processes tailored to our customers’ needs. With deep expertise and a global network, we ensure top-quality project execution in a time-sensitive industry – boosting our clients' competitiveness and creating sustainable perspectives.   🔧 Find out how innovative services and customized solutions in the metals industry can drive the circular economy. Read our latest article on the role of advanced services and strategies in creating a sustainable future! https://lnkd.in/eqxaPnke   #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ResourceEfficiency #MetalsIndustry #turningmetalsgreen

In the heart of the steel industry, innovation has always driven progress. The introduction of the Paul Wurth S.A. Bell Less Top (BLT) in the 1970s straight out of Luxembourg marked a revolutionary leap for blast furnace technology. Gone were the days of inefficiencies and limitations posed by traditional bell systems. The BLT brought precision, consistency, and enhanced control over raw material distribution, optimizing the furnace's performance and reducing emissions. This innovation not only boosted productivity but also paved the way for more sustainable steelmaking practices. Today, as we strive for a greener future, the Bell Less Top together with BLTXpert, its performance and condition monitoring system, stands as a testament to the power of innovation in shaping a resilient and efficient steel industry. Let's continue to embrace change and drive progress for a sustainable tomorrow. 💪🌍 Learn more about our ironmaking technologies: https://lnkd.in/eD4RZWP9 #leadingpartner #steel #innovation #blastfurnace #Luxembourg #PaulWurth

Do you want to save #EnergyCosts while optimizing your #CarbonFootprint? ⚡🌍🔋 At SMS group, we’re leading the way with modern digital #EnergyManagement solutions like the Viridis Energy & Sustainability Suite! These solutions help our customers reduce energy costs and consumption, all while improving their carbon footprint. Viridis Suite integrates multiple powerful applications, each designed to address specific challenges: ✅Viridis Carbon tracks, reports, and verifies your emissions: https://lnkd.in/dm9knjR7 ✅Viridis Performance improves energy and resource flows in real-time: https://lnkd.in/d-_Bj8Ab ✅Viridis Dispatch optimizes the gas balance and enhances decision-making for integrated steel manufacturing: https://lnkd.in/dh-5RiKR ✅Viridis Demand enables precise energy forecasting to avoid resource imbalances and penalties: https://lnkd.in/dJNAF5WM ✅Viridis Grids enhances efficiency and reliability through advanced leak and anomaly detection: https://lnkd.in/dWXVAQDt ✅Viridis Contracts integrates data and transactions for energy contracts: https://lnkd.in/dAKeXhD6   Learn more about our digital solutions and how they actively contribute in saving money, increasing profitability and conserving resources: https://lnkd.in/evh8pP8N #LeadingPartner #turningmetalsgreen #GreenSteel #Decarbonization