Another milestone following blast furnace restart
The resumption of steel production in the Whyalla Steelworks has reached another milestone with the Rolling Mill also successfully starting up, meaning all operational units are now back in operation.
The rolling mill was successfully brought back online in a carefully planned and executed operation and is now working through customer orders.
"Although there is still a long road ahead on our journey back to black, we do want to also celebrate the special efforts by the Whyalla team to get us this far," said GFG Alliance Chief Manufacturing Officer Theuns Victor.
“It’s inspiring to see the skill and dedication which has seen the final piece in the steelworks puzzle come alive once again. The Blast Furnace is operating at more than 70% of its capacity whilst the Steelmaking facility and the Rolling Mill are converting the Hot Metal into our quality Australian made product for our domestic customers."
Watch the video as the rolling mill starts up
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About GFG Alliance: GFG Alliance is a collection of global businesses and investments owned by Sanjeev Gupta and his family. The Alliance is structured into three core industrial pillars: LIBERTY Steel Group, ALVANCE Aluminium Group, and SIMEC Energy Group. While operating independently, they are united by shared values and a commitment to creating a sustainable future for industry and society. GFG Alliance employs 35,000 people across 10 countries and generates revenues of USD $20 billion. The Alliance is a leader in sustainable industry, with a mission to become Carbon Neutral by 2030 (CN30).
