| • | Modernization increases production capacity |
| • | New equipment improves internal slab quality and product tolerances |
Siemens Metals Technologies has received an order from Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann GmbH (HKM) to modernize continuous slab caster 1 in the Duisburg-Huckingen plant. The aim is to increase the production capacity of the plant from around one million to 1.1 million tons of slabs per year, and also to improve the quality of the products still further. To this end, the plant will be fitted during the first expansion stage with a hydraulic mold divider for the production of twin slabs. Siemens will also design a new segment 1 and a new run-out area, both of which will be implemented in the second stage. The start-up of the casting plant is scheduled for the end of 2013.