Russia: NLMK to increase Lipetsk site capacities

NLMK intends to increase its galvanized and polymer-coated rolled metal capacities at the Lipetsk site by constructing the continuous hot dip galvanizing line No. 5 and polymer-coating machine No. 4. The former will produce 450 thousand tons of rolled metal with the thickness of 0.3-2.5 mm and the width of 700-1550 mm per year, while…

Russia: Grigory Fedorishin elected President of NLMK

Shareholders of NLMK Group at its Extraordinary General Meeting held on March 12 voted to elect Grigory Fedorishin as the Group’s President and Chief Executive Officer (Chairman of the Management Board) for the period until June 8. Previously, NLMK Board of Directors resolved to convene the Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting on June 8, and also…

Russia: results of NLMK Strategy 2017

Strategy 2017 target of $1 billion annual EBITDA gains has been achieved – Strategy 2017 delivered structural annual EBITDA gain of $1,019 million. Management initiatives contributed around $740 million (over 70%) to the result. The company expects additional gains of around $160 million in 2018 generated by recently completed investment projects. Full self-sufficiency in iron…