Kolkata, Aug 6 (PTI) Tata Steel on Wednesday said it has rolled out the first batch of galvanised coils from a newly commissioned line at its Cold Rolling Mill complex in Odisha’s Kalinganagar.
The Continuous Galvanising Line-1 (CGL-1), equipped with “advanced features” such as a third-generation air-knife and oxidation chamber, is designed to produce high-quality coated steel, including Advanced High Strength Steels (AHSS) for the automotive and appliances sectors, the company said in a statement.
“This facility is tailored to meet the stringent quality needs of our customers with superior surface finish, formability and corrosion resistance,” said Prabhat Kumar, VP Marketing & Sales (Flat Products), Tata Steel.
With a total investment of Rs 27,000 crore, the Phase II expansion at Kalinganagar has augmented the total capacity at the site from 3 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 8 MTPA, it said.
The CGL-1, part of the Cold Rolling Mill, is an integral part of the Phase II expansion alongside other facilities, including the Pellet Plant and Coke Plant, the statement said.