NLMK Kaluga rebar certified for export to Europe

Products were tested by Technische Universität München, following which NLMK Kaluga received a certificate of compliance valid until 2020.

This certification enables use of NLMK rebar in not only the German construction sector, but also in other European countries as well.

Alexander Burayev, NLMK Group Director for Long Products and Metalware, said:“The manufacture of steel products that are compliant with the highest requirements is a priority for all NLMK Group companies. The certification confirming the compliance of our rebar with DIN 488 requirements guarantees a high level of NLMK Kaluga product quality and opens up new opportunities for expanding the plant’s sales markets.”

NLMK Kaluga, the next-generation EAF mini-mill, was launched in July 2013. NLMK Kaluga’s steelmaking and long product capacities are 1.5 million tonnes and 0.9 million tonnes per annum, respectively. The facility is uniquely equipped for the production of the widest range of premium-grade long products for use in construction in Russia.

Alongside sections, the plant’s product mix includes #12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 25 rebar. By the end of the year, the plant plans to introduce 50х5, 100х8 and 90х7 angles.