SMS group

Where others see bottlenecks, we see untapped potential. Steel producers face increasing pressure to reduce costs, improve performance, and decarbonize — all at once. That’s why SMS group combines deep technological know-how with operational excellence to identify quick wins and deliver long-term improvements.   Curious how it works? Keep on reading here: https://lnkd.in/dSyuQqq4

The DRI plant we delivered to Tosyalı Algérie together with Midrex Technologies, Inc. is a strong example of what’s possible when technology, scale, and execution expertise come together. In 2025, the second module produced 2.43 million tons of DRI, making it the best‑performing plant worldwide and the new world record holder. The first DRI module at Tosyalı Algérie also performed exceptionally, ranking third globally among all DRI plants. As a consortium partner, we contributed key engineering know‑how that helped enable flexible, efficient, and future‑ready ironmaking at scale. Congratulations to the teams at Tosyalı and Midrex on this outstanding milestone.

Just weeks after integrating key technologies and experts on sintering and pelletizing technology into SMS group, we are already off to a strong start: Our first big leap is a contract for a compact pellet plant with a capacity of 2 million tons per year with Resources Pellets Concentrates Pvt. Ltd. (RPCL), a joint venture of #BKGGroup and #FomentoResourcesPvtLtd. The plant will be built in Sandur, Karnataka, India, and is a strong early proof point of the technical strength, competitiveness, and execution power our new colleagues bring to the SMS group portfolio.

From concept to record-breaking reality: The world’s first CSP® Nexus plant at SDI Sinton. For this project, our engineers took everything that made CSP® technology a success and added a decisive twist: decoupling of casting, roughing, and finishing is possible to allow complete control of all rolling phases with unmatched flexibility and precision. “Our goal in Sinton was clear: A plant that gives us full control over quality, throughput, and product mix”, said Dennis Black, General Manager at SDI. That’s what the CSP® Nexus plant delivered: - High-quality strip up to 25.4 mm thick and 2,134 mm wide - Record-breaking casting speed with a throughput of up to 9.4 tons per minute - Production of X70 line pipe grades. ➡️ Want to explore the full story, data, and what makes CSP® Nexus a game-changer? Get all the details here: https://lnkd.in/dHUvcZjz

Engineering what secures the future: we are strengthening Dillinger's Blast Furnace 5 with a targeted, sustainable solution. The previous copper lining, after a remarkable service life of 16 years, will be replaced with Paul Wurth S.A. cast iron staves to offer the best suited solution for the extended blast furnace campaign. Continue reading here ⬇️

🔥 The flame is lit — and a new chapter begins in India. We have officially opened our second manufacturing facility in Sanand, Gujarat. Our new workshop reaffirms our long-term commitment to India as a key market and is a major step forward in how we serve our customers faster, closer, and stronger than ever before. With 80,000 m² of production space, the new workshop expands our global manufacturing footprint and adds real muscle on the ground: ⚙️Components up to 125 tons 🏗️ Assembly of complete production lines 👥 Around 160 employees plus up to 400 contractors supporting local manufacturing Together with our Bhubaneswar site, Sanand strengthens our presence in one of our most important markets — and reinforces our ambition to be a first-class supplier with the speed, capability, and reliability our customers expect. Thank you to everyone who made this possible — we can’t wait to get started.🚀 Find all details in our press release here: https://lnkd.in/d7uSc-VE

Can you image testing your plant’s functionality before construction? We can! Our functional simulation model for directube® copper tube plants creates a virtual environment where machine functions and control system behavior can be tested and refined long before commissioning. This digital technology enables virtual pre-commissioning in a safe, risk-free environment—reducing start-up times and increasing overall plant reliability. Keep on reading: ⬇️

42 days — that’s all it took for us to bring blast furnace BF4 at Třinecké Železárny a.s. back into production — restoring its 3,100 tHM/y capacity, avoiding a complete rebuild, and sharply reducing downtime.   The project was driven by a focused, sector-by-sector repair approach. By combining Paul Wurth S.A. carbon block replacement with heat‑resistant concrete reprofiling, interventions were confined to the worn area, allowing us to complete drying and follow‑on activities on schedule.   Even unexpected tasks, such as the rapid removal of a frozen salamander, were resolved without impact on the handover date. The furnace is now operating reliably, and the customer can count on a durable hearth profile for years to come. Read all details here: https://lnkd.in/dwxc_Ca5

Struggling with hidden mill stand issues? Ambiguous symptoms like rising axial forces or strip quality problems can cost time and money.   By combining condition monitoring, precise mill stand measurement and analysis, and targeted service execution, we help flat rolling mill operators prevent damage, reduce downtime, and improve product quality — all with a clear, prioritized roadmap.   Why it matters: Reliability, operational excellence, and extended component life through proactive maintenance and precision alignment. 👉 Discover how we unlock your mill stand performance: https://lnkd.in/d92aZzdA

In a significant move to enhance production capabilities, Nakamura Iron Works has signed the Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC) with SMS group for the commissioning of a 12.5 MN ultra high-speed open-die forging press at their Komaki City site in Japan. This new ultra high-speed open-die forging press is designed to boost production efficiency for high‑alloy materials. The high productivity and rapid forming reduce the need for repeated reheating, improve yield and lower production costs.  Equipped with our hydraulic compact‑drive technology, energy savings are increased and the required installation footprint is reduced by 50% compared with conventional hydraulic drives. With the tailored digital package, Nakamura is set to achieve higher throughput and improved process transparency. Find more information here: https://lnkd.in/dqSDgtsW