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Increasing output of ThyssenKrupp's works in Duisburgg
8. 7. 2009
ThyssenKrupp hopes to be able to increase output at its Duisburg works in Germany following the recent recovery in apparent demand for flat products.
Europe’s largest steelworks, Duisburg is currently operating at just 50% to 60% of installed capacity as a result of the recession, which has sapped demand for flat steel.
But last month’s order intake was higher compared with the previous month, a spokesman informed. “Hopefully this means we can increase utilization of our capacity,” he said.
Other European flats producers, including ArcelorMittal and Corus, have already taken decisions to restart idled furnaces as customer stock levels run low and prices begin to firm.
Duisburg can produce 11.5mt/y of crude steel. Last April it restarted the 10,000t/day Schwelgern No. 1 BF after a reline and modernization. ThyssenKrupp started its newest furnace at the site, BF No. 8, in late 2007.
