Russia: Izhstal expands product range

Izhstal can now produce large diameter rolled metal on its 450 mill. This will increase average monthly output by 4-5 thousand tons. The maximum diameter has been increased from 120 mm to 180 mm. The company has already shipped 1 thousand tons of metal with 130-150 mm diameter to car manufacturers. (Ukrainian metal)

Russia: Izhstal passes QMS audit

Izhstal has passed the supervisory audit on the correspondence of its quality management system to the ISO 9001:2008 and the controlling check of manufacture to CPR 305/2011. According to the company statement, the audit and the check have been carried out by TUV SUD specialists. They inspected rolling and steel shops, documentation, etc. The experts…

Russia: Izhstal output up in H1 2017

In January-June Izhstal increased output and sales by 31% YoY. Metal sales reached 204 thousand tons. In particular the company produced 152 thousand tons of steel, up by 34% YoY, and 173 thousand tons of rolled metal, up by 13% YoY. High margin sales showed the most growth: alloyed products sales increased 1.6-fold, while speed…

Russia: Izhstal repairs EAF

Izhstal has finished capital repairs of its electric arc furnace, which produces alloyed, stainless and speed steels. “The EAF-25 produces the most profitable products. So we pay special attention to the conditions of the furnace. The repair will provide for the faultless operation of the furnace and decrease energy consumption and refractory materials usage”, the…