Tokyo Steel Approves JPY 10 Billion Investment Plan for Okayama Plant Upgrade

Published: May 23, 2025 11:52

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[SMM Flash News] Tokyo Steel held a board meeting and approved an investment and renovation plan with a total amount of 10 billion yen (approximately $74 million). The plan involves renovating the existing hot-dip galvanizing line at the Okayama plant into a dual-purpose line for both hot-dip galvanizing and continuous annealing. After the renovation, the company's total capacity for cold-rolled and galvanized products will reach 250,000 mt/year, and the line is expected to commence operation in early 2027.

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