NLMK Indiana Receives Gold Reliability Award for EAF Modernization with Primetals Technologies
NLMK Indiana has achieved the Gold Reliability Achievement Award from AIST for modernizing its electric arc furnace. This project, completed in six weeks, significantly improved operational efficiency and safety.

NLMK Indiana successfully modernized its 118-ton electric arc furnace (EAF), earning the Gold Reliability Achievement Award from the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). The upgrade, executed in partnership with Primetals Technologies, was completed within a six-week shutdown, leading to a production increase of over 20 heats per day just four days post-restart.
Key enhancements include a single-point roof-lifting system and an integrated gantry, which improve worker safety and simplify maintenance. This modernization has decreased downtime and improved productivity, setting a benchmark for future projects. Insights will be presented at the AISTech Conference 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.




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