Jindal Steel & Power achieves milestone: state-of-the-art hot strip mill commissioned in record time, marks first rake dispatch

Synopsis:

New Delhi, 19/01/2024: Jindal Steel & Power announced the successful commissioning of its state-of-the-art Hot Strip Mill complex at its Angul plant. The company marked the date with the first-ever rake dispatch from the newly commissioned mill. Commissioned in a world-record period of 29 months from the groundbreaking date of 7th Aug 2021, the HSM produced its first coils on January 10, 2024. The first dispatch of the coils took place on 15th January 2024.

Supplied by SMS SIEMAG, the HSM is capable of producing up to 6 MTPA of 1.00mm thick and 1680mm wide coils, and is equipped with advanced features like transfer bar cooling, edge heater, coil box, and heat shields — ensuring top-notch flatness, uniform mechanical properties, and production of superior value-added grades. This positions Jindal Steel & Power to cater to various sectors including auto, construction, oil, downstream cold rolling, galvanizing, colour coating, etc.

Quote from Mr Pankaj Malhan, Executive Director, JSP's Angul Plant:

He said the commissioning of the HSM at Angul is an important milestone for Jindal to become a serious player in the flat products market, and that doing it in record time adds to the growing list of firsts for the company in the steel industry in India and globally.

About Jindal Steel & Power:

Jindal Steel & Power is described as an industrial powerhouse with a dominant presence in the steel, power, mining, and infrastructure sectors. With an investment of 12 billion USD across the globe, the company is continuously scaling its capacity utilisation and efficiencies to capture opportunities for building a self-reliant India.

For further information, please contact Corporate Communication:

Kuldeep Singh, +91 9899692981; kuldeep.singh@jindalsteel.com