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Metals061500million tonsof metallic stripThe origin of metal strip making is likely todate back to the Bronze Age, when softmetals (bronzes) were hammered into thinsheets. These were used mainly for jewelryand also for household objects.Producing and treating metal strip in rollingmills was not developed until the 19 th century,but grew very quickly during the 20 th century.In 2008, over 500 million tons of metallic stripwere produced.Applications of stainless steel range fromarchitecture to heavy-duty components inthe chemical industry, to power stations.The global demand for stainless steel hasincreased by an annual average of 10%since 2003, with the strongest growth ratesin China and India.ANDRITZ METALS is a supplier of plants andcomponents that are used in many areas ofmetals production and processing, and holdsthe global lead in stainless steel strip productionlines.Stainless steel is also being usedincreasingly as high-grade buildingmaterial and as an architectural element.
062 MetalsPROFILEThe METALS business area designs andbuilds complete lines for the production andfurther processing of cold-rolled carbonsteel, stainless steel, and non-ferrous metalstrips. These lines consist of equipment forcold rolling, surface treatment, strip coatingand finishing, punching and deep drawing,and acid regeneration. The business areaalso supplies turnkey industrial furnace systemsfor thermal processes such as heattreatment of slabs, forged pieces, and strips,as well as refining furnaces for the copperindustry.ANDRITZ METALS is one of the few suppliersworldwide capable of providing all technologiesand processes involved in the manufacturingof steel strip (mechanical, process,electrical equipment, automation, and services).This ensures minimized interfaces andenables full-line optimization.Gravitel anode box for electrolytic galvanizing plants:ANDRITZ METAL’s Gravitel process is usedin the production of top quality electro-galvanizedsteel strip for the automotive and householdappliances industries.
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