MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES Group Companies News / What's New https://www.mhi.com/index.html MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES Group Companies offers the latest corporate information via RSS web feeds. en Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0900 【Primetals Technologies, Ltd.】<br />Chinese Steel Producer Orders World's Most Powerful Continuous Caster from Primetals Technologies https://www.primetals.com/press-media/news/chinese-steel-producer-orders-worlds-most-powerful-continuous-caster-from-primetals-technologies ・ Bow-type caster with a capacity of 5,000 kilonewton per roll - equivalent to weight of 15 fully loaded trucks ・ Will produce slabs of extraordinary thicknesses of up to 460 millimeters ・ Startup scheduled for 2025 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0900 【Primetals Technologies, Ltd.】<br />Primetals Technologies' Modernization of Slab Sizing Press to Boost Reliability for Salzgitter Flachstahl https://www.primetals.com/press-media/news/primetals-technologies-modernization-of-slab-sizing-press-to-boost-reliability-for-salzgitter-flachstahl ・ Primetals Technologies to upgrade power and electrical system at slab sizing press with new cycloconverter and low-voltage AC drives ・ Modernization will ensure increased availability and future-proofed supply of spare parts ・ Implementation scheduled for December 2024 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0900 【Primetals Technologies, Ltd.】<br />World's Largest Push-Pull Pickling Line Produces First Coil at Tangsteel, China https://www.primetals.com/press-media/news/worlds-largest-push-pull-pickling-line-produces-first-coil-at-tangsteel-china ・ Primetals Technologies has implemented a push-pull pickling line for strip thicknesses from 1.8 to 15 millimeters and process speeds of up to 200 meters per minute ・ Enables a very wide product mix usually possible only with two conventional continuous pickling lines ・ In-line skin-pass mill for enhanced control of strip flatness Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0900 【Primetals Technologies, Ltd.】<br />Zhongshou Special Steel Group Chooses Arvedi ESP for Transition to Green Steel Production https://www.primetals.com/press-media/news/zhongshou-special-steel-group-chooses-arvedi-esp-for-transition-to-green-steel-production ・ Arvedi ESP line from Primetals Technologies centerpiece in transition of conventional production route into green steel manufacturing of hot-rolled strip ・ Proven high quality of hot-rolled coil produced in endless mode as well as absence of fossil fuel consumption main reasons behind Zhongshou's choice of technology ・ Zero CO2 emissions during operation a further benefit for Zhongshou Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0900 【Primetals Technologies, Ltd.】<br />Rizhao Steel to Benefit from Fully Automated Plant with Innovative Solutions from Primetals Technologies https://www.primetals.com/press-media/news/rizhao-steel-to-benefit-from-fully-automated-plant-with-innovative-solutions-from-primetals-technologies ・ Large order of state-of-the-art process automation systems and technological packages, to be implemented at Rizhao Steel's smart steel plant ・ New solutions will enable a fully automated plant: "one-button steelmaking" ・ Benefits for Rizhao Steel include improved product quality, productivity, and flexibility of production Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0900 【Primetals Technologies, Ltd.】<br />New Robotics Concept for Safer Casting Operations Realized at Steel Producer in Thailand https://www.primetals.com/press-media/news/new-robotics-concept-for-safer-casting-operations-realized-at-steel-producer-in-thailand ・ LiquiRob robotics system from Primetals Technologies designed for a new approach toward safe and efficient shroud manipulation ・ Advanced 3D camera system ensures exact positioning ・ Improved occupational health for operators Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0900 【Primetals Technologies, Ltd.】<br />Chinese Steel Producer Orders Extensive Automation Solution to Improve Accuracy and Product Quality https://www.primetals.com/press-media/news/chinese-steel-producer-orders-extensive-automation-solution-to-improve-accuracy-and-product-quality ・ Primetals Technologies to upgrade automation systems at hot-strip mill ・ Shadow mode ensures smooth switchover to new system and a minimized shutdown period ・ Advanced control system for more precise calculation of values at final rolling and coiling stages Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0900 【Primetals Technologies, Ltd.】<br />Primetals Technologies Receives Follow-Up Order for New Millstand Drives at Cold Rolling Mill in Finland https://www.primetals.com/press-media/news/primetals-technologies-receives-follow-up-order-for-new-millstand-drives-at-cold-rolling-mill-in-finland ・ SSAB places additional order for comprehensive millstand modernization after successful upgrade of stand No. 1 ・ Complete drive system at tandem cold mill to meet most modern standards ・ Equipment scheduled to be fully implemented by May 2026 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0900 【Primetals Technologies, Ltd.】<br />Primetals Technologies Enters Turkish Market with Record-Setting Mill Startup at Kaptan Demir Çelik https://www.primetals.com/press-media/news/primetals-technologies-enters-turkish-market-with-record-setting-mill-startup-at-kaptan-demir-celik ・ Complete wire rod mill with state-of-the-art mechanical and automation technology ・ New generation of No-Twist Mill (NTM) with individually driven stands ・ First Morgan Rod Reducing/Sizing Mill (RSM) in Turkey compatible with the tight tolerance requirements in the high carbon tire cord market ・ Long rolling (LR) Process Expert, a comprehensive modular Level 2 automation solution, optimizes production processes ・ From first hot coil to final acceptance of contract within 20 days Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0900 【Primetals Technologies, Ltd.】<br />Leading Indian Steel Producer SAIL Partners with Primetals Technologies on Green Steel Transition at Rourkela Plant https://www.primetals.com/press-media/news/leading-indian-steel-producer-sail-partners-with-primetals-technologies-on-green-steel-transition-at-rourkela-plant ・Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Primetals Technologies to collaborate on green steel projects and technology at steel plant in Rourkela, India ・Important strategic move for the evaluation of decarbonization solutions across integrated steel plant portfolio Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0900 【Primetals Technologies, Ltd.】<br />Primetals Technologies to Supply Chinese Steel Producer with Reversing Cold Mill https://www.primetals.com/press-media/news/primetals-technologies-to-supply-chinese-steel-producer-with-reversing-cold-mill ・20-high HZ-mill from Primetals Technologies will enable Anshan Iron and Steel Group to realize grain-oriented silicon steel grades of exceptional structural quality ・Strategic investment allowing the producer to benefit from the rapidly growing market of electric vehicles Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0900 [Mitsubishi Power]<br />Mitsubishi Power Announces Prevalon, Standalone Company Dedicated to Fast-Growing Battery Energy Storage Market https://power.mhi.com/regions/amer/news/20240222 ・ Prevalon Energy LLC established as a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Power Americas ・ Existing battery energy storage solutions business transfers to newly-formed "Prevalon" with dedicated focus on innovation and growth in battery energy storage Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0900 【Primetals Technologies, Ltd.】<br />Primetals Technologies to Streamline Hoa Phat's Production Management https://www.primetals.com/press-media/news/primetals-technologies-to-streamline-hoa-phats-production-management ・Manufacturing execution system (MES) ensures smooth and future-proof operations ・Closes gap between enterprise resource planning (ERP), scheduling, and automation systems ・Further benefits for Hoa Phat include greater process transparency, an automated data flow, and efficient production management Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0900 【Primetals Technologies, Ltd.】<br />Primetals Technologies' Revamp of AOD Converter Shop Ensures Productivity Improvements https://www.primetals.com/press-media/news/primetals-technologies-revamp-of-aod-converter-shop-ensures-productivity-improvements ・Upgrade of 40-ton AOD converter shop results in increased productivity, improved product quality, and increased lifetime ・Startup scheduled for beginning of 2025 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0900 【Primetals Technologies, Ltd.】<br />Primetals Technologies in Collaboration With JSW Steel U.S.A. to Implement Vacuum Tank Degasser and Upgrade Slab Casting Infrastructure https://www.primetals.com/press-media/news/primetals-technologies-in-collaboration-with-jsw-steel-usa-to-implement-vacuum-tank-degasser-and-upgrade-slab-casting-infrastructure ・Largest twin-station vacuum-tank degasser in North America will produce cleaner steel ・Extensive upgradeof 2-strand continuous caster to result in improved internal slab quality ・Exceptionally short downtime of 30 days for the slab caster upgrade Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0900