TPT May 2014

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Roll-Kraft announces addition of lean manager

FIVES Stein, a designer and supplier of thermal solutions for steel and glass applications, has been awarded a major contract for Indian-based group Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL), one of the largest steel makers in the world. The walking beam furnace will be supplied in the Raigarh works of JSPL. This furnace will be unique in its kind – the main feature of this new furnace is that it will be burning 100 per cent blast furnace gas as fuel through regenerative burners. In addition, the furnace will be equipped with backup system for combustion firing fuel oil to run the furnace when BF gas is not available. This furnace will be unique because of the HFO firing backup system in ROLL-KRAFT has announced the addition of Kevin Hartman to the position of lean manager. Mr Hartman has previously held leadership positions in operations at several manufacturing firms. He holds a Six Sigma Green Belt certification. As a member of Roll-Kraft’s management team Mr Hartman will lead and develop the company’s lean initiatives in pursuit of streamlining its processes and scaling the company for growth. His education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Roll-Kraft is a provider of roll tooling to the worldwide tube and pipe and roll forming industry and has grown tremendously during its 50-year history. With its headquarters located in Ohio, USA, the company maintains other facilities in Illinois (Roll-Kraft Northern), and Ontario, Canada. For easy and immediate contact with Roll-Kraft regardless of time zones and working hours, the website features Dr

Kevin Hartman, Roll-Kraft’s lean manager

Roll-Kraft – USA Fax: +1 440 205 3110 Website: www.roll-kraft.com

Resolve. Users can simply complete and submit an online form and send it to Roll-Kraft for a quick response.

Fives Stein awarded key contract with Indian steel maker

Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) is one of India’s major steel producers with a significant presence in sectors like mining, power generation and infrastructure. JSPL and its group companies are headed by Mr Naveen Jindal. The company produces economical and efficient steel and power through backward and forward integration. From the widest flat products to a whole range of long products, JSPL offers a product portfolio that caters to varied needs in the steel market.

addition to the BFG firing regenerative burners system in the same furnace. Thanks to new equipment and technologies, JSPL should better address its market with low NOx emissions, reduced operation expenses and highest possible quality of steel. Fives Stein’s expertise and know-how allows it to supply efficient, reliable and innovative equipment, solutions and services. This new contract is another token of the confidence awarded to Fives Stein by JSPL, as Fives Stein had already supplied three walking beam furnaces for its Patratu and Angul works. This furnace will be commissioned in June 2015.

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