[SMM Steel] SMS Group wins SAIL Durgapur billet caster modernization project

Published: Apr 1, 2026 19:31

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[SMM Steel] Germany’s SMS Group secured a contract from India’s SAIL to modernize billet casters at the Durgapur Steel Plant. The upgrade of two six-strand casters is expected to boost production capacity by over 60% and introduce a 150 mm × 150 mm billet section to support downstream rebar and wire rod production. The project will be implemented in two phases, with commissioning planned for Q4 2027 and Q3 2028.

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