Press releases worldwide
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 […]
The inductive heating system combined with a range of advanced rolling technologies will enhance the hot strip mill’s performance and guarantee energy-efficient rolling of challenging products The modernization will largely take place during ongoing production, resulting in minimal downtime and […]
The latest edition of our customer magazine SMS insights takes a deep dive into minimills. We cover all aspects of the minimill concept —from electric steelmaking to integrated casting and rolling. We’ll also introduce the CMT concept, designed to enable […]