Magaldi Group has secured a strategic contract for the Japanese steel market. The company will supply the entire scrap handling system, designed to feed a plant built by the Danieli Group—a world leader in the production of steelmaking equipment—for preheating the material and loading the new electric arc furnace (EAF).
Optimising the feeding of the electric furnace means directly influencing the decarbonization trajectory of the entire supply chain in a sector that accounts for approximately 8% of global CO₂ emissions.
The initiative is part of a project developed by Danieli, which recognised Magaldi’s expertise in the design and construction of machinery and systems for material handling under severe conditions. The agreement between the two companies—represented by Anna Mareschi Danieli and Paolo Magaldi—was signed during a two-day field visit.
The electric arc furnace is now the cornerstone technology for the green transition in the steel industry: unlike traditional coal-fired blast furnaces, it uses recycled scrap and operates on electricity—including from renewable sources—significantly reducing CO₂ emissions per metric ton of steel produced. However, for this potential to translate into concrete results, every stage of the cycle—including furnace feeding—must operate with precision and continuity.
The Magaldi system is designed to handle up to 750 t/hr of scrap and is configured to feed the ECS preheating system upstream of the furnace, thereby improving its efficiency.
The feeders, equipped with weighing systems and controlled by PLCs, enable precise control of operations, resulting in a drastic reduction in energy consumption and a significant improvement in the quality of the final product. In plants of this scale, where any irregularity in the feed leads to inefficiency or energy waste, this level of control is essential for operating in accordance with low-emission production standards.
“The electric arc furnace is the heart of the steel industry of the future, but its efficiency depends on how it is powered.”
Paolo Magaldi, CEO of the Magaldi Group.
Magaldi’s solution transforms scrap logistics into a digitally controlled process for maximum energy efficiency, directly contributing to reduced CO₂ emissions and greater operational stability.
“This project demonstrates how collaboration among leading Italian industrial groups enables the development of advanced technological solutions to support the transition toward a more sustainable steel industry, in line with Danieli’s vision. The integration of Magaldi’s expertise into the Danieli project confirms an approach focused on innovation, reliability, and efficiency throughout the entire value chain,” said Anna Mareschi Danieli.
“The electric arc furnace is the heart of the steel industry of the future, but its efficiency depends on how it is powered,” said Paolo Magaldi, CEO of the Magaldi Group. “This project will result in one of the world’s largest conveying and transport systems, given that the effective width of the collector belts will be 3,400 mm. Furthermore, it allows us to demonstrate that scrap management is not merely an ancillary function in steel plants, but a key enabler for the sector’s decarbonization. Bringing this technology to one of Japan’s most advanced plants is, for us, concrete confirmation that we are on the right track.