thyssenkrupp pushes forward with casting and rolling line modernization

As part of the Strategy 20-30, the casting and rolling line, which has been in operation for over 25 years, was taken out of operation in early November and will be replaced by a continuous casting line and a modernized hot strip mill. These measures are taking place two weeks earlier than planned and mark a ‘significant milestone for sustainable and innovative steel production at the Duisburg site’, the company has said. The ramp-up of the new continuous casting line 4 and hot strip mill 4 with two new walking beam furnaces is scheduled to take place in May 2025.

‘‘As planned, we are continuing to make targeted investments to strengthen our Duisburg site,’’ stated Dennis Grimm, spokesman of the executive board of thyssenkrupp Steel. ‘‘With the fundamentally modernized hot strip mill 4 and the conversion and new construction of continuous casters 3 and 4, we are setting the course for our future viability, especially in terms of efficiency and profitability. By separating and converting our casting and rolling line, we are making our production network more flexible and increasing the availability of our systems. We are thus preparing ourselves for the coming requirements of our customers in target markets that are important to us, such as mobility and energy.’’