Jindal India Limited has announced a strategic partnership with engineering solutions provider John Cockerill India Limited to install an advanced Colour Coating Line (CCL) at Jindal’s Ranihati plant in West Bengal. Meanwhile, ArcelorMittal and John Cockerill have unveiled plans to develop the world’s first industrial-scale, low-temperature iron electrolysis plant, named Volteron™, aimed at producing carbon-free steel by 2027.
Jindal India Limited’s collaboration with John Cockerill India Limited marks a major step forward in expanding its footprint in the high-end coated steel market. Valued at approximately INR 105 crore, this deal is set to enhance Jindal India’s production capabilities and position in the growing construction and consumer appliances sectors in India. This CCL installation is the third contract Jindal India has awarded to John Cockerill India, strengthening an ongoing partnership rooted in advanced technology and mutual trust.
Slated to be operational by the end of 2025, the new CCL will significantly bolster Jindal India’s coated steel production capacity, catering to industries with high standards for premium quality materials. Designed to handle a wide range of finishes, including Polyester, RMP, SMP, Epoxy, PVC, PU, PVDF, and Teflon, the high-speed line can coat steel sheets to meet diverse product specifications. This comprehensive setup includes two payoff reels, a multi-stage cleaning section, a vertical entry accumulator, a tension leveller, chemical coating equipment, drying units, curing ovens with a Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO), an inspection station, a cold laminator, and two tension reels.
The new line’s advanced technology and high-speed continuous processing capabilities allow Jindal India to meet increasing market demand, particularly for premium-grade steel in construction and home appliance manufacturing. The partnership signifies Jindal India’s commitment to scaling its high-end steel product offerings and staying competitive within the evolving domestic market.
John Cockerill Industry North America Inc. announced that it had secured a significant order worth Rs. 103 crore from ArcelorMittal Calvert LLC in the United States. The order involves the development of an Annealing and Pickling Line (APL) specifically for processing silicon steel—a key material in energy-efficient electrical applications.
In a strategic move, John Cockerill Industry North America has delegated critical aspects of the project to its Indian subsidiary, John Cockerill India Limited. The Indian division will oversee detailed engineering, supply of terminal equipment, pre-assembly of refractory, and provision of the annealing furnace, along with associated hydraulic and lubrication systems. Additionally, John Cockerill India will be responsible for the erection and commissioning of the APL at ArcelorMittal Calvert’s facility.
The Annealing and Pickling Line will be used to enhance the quality of silicon steel, which is essential in the production of high-efficiency transformers and electric motors. As demand for energy-efficient solutions rises globally, silicon steel plays an increasingly important role in minimizing energy losses in electrical systems, making this project strategically significant.