Indian steelmaker Godawari Power and Ispat Ltd. (GPIL), is setting up a 2Mt/yr greenfield integrated steel plant featuring a state-of-the-art 6-high reversible cold mill.
GPIL is one of India’s leading steel producers and has been operating integrated facilities spanning DRI, blast furnaces and power generation for over two decades. The company has established itself as a leader in the long products segment.
GPIL has awarded John Cockerill India Limited the contract for the engineering, design, manufacture, and supply of the mill, the scope of which includes supervision of erection and commissioning and ensuring full contractual performance guarantees.
The new cold rolling mill (CRM) will have an annual capacity of 300kt/yr and will be capable of processing strip widths up to 1,500 mm and producing output thicknesses ranging from 2.0 mm down to 0.15 mm, at speeds of up to 1,400 mpm.
According to John Cockerill, the new mill will be equipped with the latest rolling technology and an advanced mill management system designed to ensure superior strip quality at optimized operating costs.
The project will be handled by John Cockerill India Limited’s manufacturing facility in Taloja near Mumbai and supported by the company's engineering team.
“At GPIL, we are committed to advancing sustainable steelmaking and processing practices while strengthening efficiency and quality."
Anil Mittal, chief operating officer, Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd.
“This order reflects GPIL’s confidence in our technology, engineering expertise, and long-standing legacy in cold rolling,” said Frédéric Martin, managing director, John Cockerill India Limited.
“At GPIL, we are committed to advancing sustainable steelmaking and processing practices while strengthening efficiency and quality,” said Anil Mittal, Chief Operating Officer, Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd.
With this contract, John Cockerill India Limited further consolidates its position as a trusted partner to the Indian steel industry, delivering innovative, high-performance, and environmentally responsible solutions. Backed by over four decades of expertise, John Cockerill India Limited has been a pioneer in cold rolling technology since 1980, credited with introducing several first-of-its-kind indigenously developed mills in India. Having successfully delivered more than 100 customised cold rolling mills worldwide and around 70 mills currently operating in leading steel processing plants across India, John Cockerill India Limited continues to set industry benchmarks in innovation, engineering excellence, and reliability.