Primetals Technologies to Modernize KG Steel's Cold Rolling Mill in South Korea

Published: Aug 14, 2026 14:13 (GMT+8)

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South Korean steel producer Hyundai Steel has signed a cooperation agreement with global classification and certification body DNV to improve performance verification for steel products used in the energy sector and strengthen international certification infrastructure. Signed August 10 in Busan, the MoU covers joint development of testing methods to verify steel and welded-joint performance under real ship operating and energy storage conditions, with the goal of aligning evaluation standards internationally. Hyundai Steel will handle testing and material R&D, while DNV contributes certification expertise and standards consulting

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