Press releases worldwide
New converter melt shop in the Dung Quat 2 complex boasts an annual capacity of six million tons Two 300-ton basic oxygen furnaces (BOF) plus secondary metallurgy now in operation Plant produces high-alloy steels, including ultra-low carbon grades (IF) […]
. JISCO has rolled the first plate on schedule at its new 4200-millimeter heavy plate mill SMS group’s X-Pact® automation solutions ensure stable process performance from the outset and enable a rapid ramp‑up Innovative automation functions boost plate yield and ensure […]
Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC) issued for the successful modernization of WISCO’s high-capacity hot strip mill in Wuhan The project focused on automation upgrades, including X-Pact® Profile, Contour and Flatness Control (PCFC) and new CVC® blocks The new upgrades build on earlier […]
SMS group’s acquisition of Neometals’ 50 percent stake marks the start of a new development phase for Primobius, focused on scaling operations and expanding into international markets. As of September 12, 2025, SMS group owns 100 percent of Primobius […]
SMS group mourns the loss of Heinrich Weiss. The entrepreneur and former CEO of SMS group passed away on September 8 surrounded by his family. Jochen Burg, CEO of SMS group: “Heinrich Weiss was a true role model. An extraordinary entrepreneur, […]
. Second RH‑TOP unit from SMS group successfully commissioned at JSW’s Dolvi steel complex, doubling production capacity of vacuum‑treated steel RH degassing process enables the production of diverse, high-quality steel grades for the automotive and construction sectors SMS group’s RH […]
Production capacity: The plant boasts an annual production capacity of 450,000 tons of high-quality galvanized sheet for the automotive sector Scope of supply: SMS group will supply the engineering, equipment, and automation for Shougang Jingtang’s new continuous galvanizing line Advanced […]
nexcast® enables, for the first time, the continuous casting of high-alloy aluminum grades in a compact production line that is both energy- and capital-efficient nexcast® replaces the existing 40-year-old unit, converting molten aluminum directly into 36 inch hot rolled coils, creating a […]
. No damage to the strip caused by process-induced hydrogen Lower resource consumption compared to electrolytic coating processes No process-related CO2 emissions NEOVAC, a joint venture between SMS group GmbH and SITIZN Group Holding AG, based in Karlstein, Germany, is proud […]
SMS group’s precise and efficient gearbox modernization in Baosteel’s high-capacity hot strip mill ensures optimized performance with no additional downtime and solidifies their strategic partnership With over 100 million tons produced up to 2011, the facility plays a pivotal role […]