NLMK Group, a producer of steel and high-value-added rolled products in Russia, commenced supplies of pre-painted steel for production of ‘white goods’ by Korean conglomerate Samsung at their facility in Kaluga region.
NLMK is entering the niche segment of the Russian pre-painted steel market with a new premium product that was formerly supplied exclusively by foreign manufacturers. This product was developed specifically for Samsung’s ‘white goods’ production. NLMK steel high cold-stamping features a smooth polyether finish and a polyurethane coating on the underside with a high resistance to corrosion for use in demanding environments. Tests performed jointly with Samsung have confirmed that NLMK’s steel is fully compliant with requirements, in terms of features such as colour and appearance and mechanical and other qualities; and in terms of its environmental safety.
Ilya Guschin, NLMK Vice President for Sales, said, “We have over twenty years of experience in developing technologies for the production of galvanised steel with a wide range of premium quality coatings. This allows us to produce exclusive customised versions of this product.”
Lee Sang Su, General Director of Samsung Electronics RUS Kaluga, said, “This cooperation will help us accelerate the production of modern home appliance, promptly responding to the constantly growing consumer demand.”
