Jindal Steel & Power recently announced the successful commissioning of its State-of-the-art Hot Strip Mill complex at its Angul plant.
The day also marked Jindal Steel & Power’s first-ever rake dispatch from the newly commissioned mill. Commissioned in a world record period of 29 months from the ground breaking date of 7th Aug 2021, the HSM produced its first coils on January 10, 2024.
Supplied by SMS SIEMAG, the HSM is capable of producing up to 6 MTPA 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.
“Commissioning of HSM at Angul is an important milestone for Jindal to become a serious player in the flat products market.
That it has been done in a record time adds to the growing list of firsts in the steel industry in India and globally, said Mr Pankaj Malhan, Executive Director of JSP’s Angul Plant, in astatement.
