Bravo à CLECIM SAS, Thomas COMTE et toutes ses équipes pour leur rôle majeur dans le développement des trois nouvelles lignes de traitement de l'usine de HBIS à Laoting en Chine ! L'expertise technique et l'innovation de Clecim ont été au rendez-vous tout au long de ce partenariat pour fournir des équipements derniers cris et apporter une ingénierie de pointe à la hauteur de ce projet. Chez Mutares, nous sommes fiers de soutenir Clecim sur ces contrats d’ampleur qui font le succès de l’entreprise !
First Coil produced on the CGL#2 at HBIS Laoting production plant, in China! Following the successful launch of the first coil on HGCL in April 2024, Clecim SAS is proud to announce the production of the first coil on the HBIS CGL#2 project at the HBIS Laoting production plant in the People’s Republic of China. Established in 2008 through the merger of Tangsteel and Hansteel, the HBIS Group is now one of the world’s largest steel producers. The Laoting site, located in Hebei Province, is part of a strategic initiative aimed at reducing pollution in urban areas such as Tangshan and Xuanhua. This relocation effort has enabled HBIS to consolidate key production capacities while modernizing and utilizing advanced technologies to create “green steel.” The site boasts an annual production capacity of 7.47 million tons of crude steel and 4.1 million tons of hot strip steel. As a trusted partner of the HBIS Group since 1999, CLECIM has supported various modernization efforts, including the Xuangang Production Capacity Transfer Project. In this latest expansion, Clecim has taken the lead in supplying three advanced combined processing lines: • Continuous Hot-Galvanizing Line (HCGL): Designed to produce hot-rolled products up to 6mm thick, including dual-phase steel and the latest generation of Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS). This line has an annual capacity of 412,000 tons, with both GI and Zn-Mg coatings. • Continuous Galvanizing Line (CGL#2): Specifically built to produce the latest generation of AHSS for exposed automotive panels and other grades. It has an annual capacity of 500,000 tons, supporting both GI and Zn-Mg coatings. • Continuous Annealing Line (CAL): Produces advanced high-strength steel, including Quenching and Partitioning (Q&P) and martensitic steel, with an annual capacity of 825,000 tons. The production of the first coil marks a significant milestone and is a testament to the strong cooperation among all parties involved. The project’s success in meeting its ambitious schedule is due in large part to the collaborative efforts between Clecim, the HBIS project team, and expert stakeholders. This first step lays the foundation for a successful production ramp-up, equipment fine-tuning, and stabilization of the line to meet contractually defined performance targets. Clecim’s key equipment, including the dross removal robot, Skin Pass Mill, Tension Leveller, Roll Coaters, Side Trimmer & Scrap Chopper, and Rotary Shear, will play a crucial role in ensuring reliable and stable performance in the coming weeks. Together, HBIS, Clecim SAS, and their partners are now on the path to continued success. We look forward to driving excellence in production quality and achieving new heights. Let’s keep moving forward for even greater success! #clecim #hbis #china #galvanizingline