Thyssenkrupp, a prominent multinational conglomerate, has established itself as a key player in various industrial sectors. Originating in Germany, it is a result of the merger between Thyssen AG and Krupp in 1999, bringing together two of Germany’s oldest and most significant industrial companies.
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Stainless steel unit delayed
ThyssenKrupp will delay the start of stainless steel production at its USD 4.5 billion Alabama plant because of economic conditions, but the move is not expected to affect carbon steel operations, which represent the lion's share of the project.
Titanium saves landmark
It has been announced that titanium is going to be the material of choice to repair and save a Venice landmark, St. Mark’s Campanile.
ThyssenKrupp mill near completion
Activity is increasing rapidly at ThyssenKrupp AG with a USD 4.5 billion complex now a year past groundbreaking, and a little more than a year from beginning operations.
Electron beam furnace from ThyssenKrupp
ThyssenKrupp Titanium has started operation of an electron beam furnace in Essen. The new unit was officially inaugurated on 15 October 2008 by Dr Wolfgang Reiniger, mayor of the City of Essen, Jürgen Fechter, Chairman of the Executive Board of ThyssenKrupp Stainless, and Dr Markus Holz, Chairman of the Management Board of ThyssenKrupp Titanium.
Praxair gas supply order
Praxair Inc. has signed an agreement with ThyssenKrupp to supply oxygen, nitrogen and argon to ThyssenKrupp’s new carbon and stainless steel processing facilities, which are currently under construction at Mobile in Alabama, USA.
Stainless capacity expansion
ThyssenKrupp’s Italian stainless operations Acciai Speciali Terni will be expanding their ferritic steel product portfolio to include special grades that can replace classic chromium nickel steels in some areas of application.
BUTTING receives furnace roller order
BUTTING has received an order for 34 heat resistant furnace rollers from ThyssenKrupp (TK) VDM.
Arcelor Mittal to retain control of Dofasco
On 23 January a Dutch court effectively blocked moves by ThyssenKrupp to force Arcelor Mittal to sell its Canadian offshoot to the German-based group.
Arcelor Mittal not to sue Stichting over Dofasco
Arcelor Mittal has announced, on 10 January 2007, that the respective Boards of Directors of Mittal Steel Co. and Arcelor have decided not to initiate litigation seeking to dissolve the Strategic Steel Stichting, an independent Dutch foundation, with a view to obtaining the transfer to Arcelor of the 89% of the shares of Dofasco Inc., currently held by Stichting.
