Press releases worldwide
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 […]
Automation and safety enhancements improve plant availability Cutting-edge technological advancements maximize the mill’s production potential The project demonstrates tkES’s commitment to high safety and operational efficiency standards thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel (tkES) has awarded SMS group the contract to upgrade the […]