ANDRITZ to Supply Olympic Steel with Advanced Cut-to-Length Line for Minneapolis Facility

ANDRITZ to Supply Olympic Steel with Advanced Cut-to-Length Line for Minneapolis Facility

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has secured a contract to supply Olympic Steel with a new cut-to-length line at their Minneapolis facility. This state-of-the-art equipment, scheduled for commissioning in late 2025, will enhance Olympic Steel’s production efficiency. The line can process a variety of materials, including cold-rolled, stainless, and coated materials, and offers features like high-precision leveling, a fast production shear, and improved safety measures. The installation highlights ANDRITZ’s expertise in metals processing and supports Olympic Steel’s operations, ensuring high performance and accuracy.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 12-Feb-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — International technology group ANDRITZ has secured a contract with Olympic Steel, Inc. to deliver a state-of-the-art cut-to-length line for their Minneapolis, Minnesota facility. The installation of this new equipment is expected to significantly boost Olympic Steel’s production capabilities and operational efficiency, with the line scheduled for commissioning in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The cut-to-length line is designed to handle coils with specifications of 0.135 inches by 60 inches wide and 60,000 pounds (approximately 3.5 mm x 1,525 mm wide x 27 metric tons), running at a speed of 300 feet per minute (about 91 meters). It is capable of processing materials with yield strengths up to 80,000 PSI, including cold-rolled, pickled and oiled, stainless, and coated materials.

Among the key features of the new line are a heavy-duty precision leveler designed to handle increased separating loads, a split-leveler drive system for enhanced leveling performance, and a high-accuracy roll feed system that ensures consistent repeatability. The production shear operates at a rate of 60 cuts per minute, followed by a sheet inspection process. Additional features include reject stacking, an air float stacker, a weigh scale, and line safety fencing with gate interlocks in compliance with ANSI standards. The electrical panels are UL-certified for enhanced safety and reliability.

This advanced cut-to-length line is poised to deliver high performance and precision, reinforcing Olympic Steel’s commitment to excellence in metals processing. The order further highlights ANDRITZ’s expertise and strong track record in the field of industrial equipment for the metals sector.

Founded in 1954, Olympic Steel (NASDAQ: ZEUS) is a prominent U.S. metals service center specializing in the direct sale and value-added processing of various steel products, including carbon and coated sheet, stainless steel, aluminum, and other materials. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the company operates 49 facilities across the United States.

ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ offers a broad portfolio of innovative plants, equipment, systems, services and digital solutions for a wide range of industries and end markets. Sustainability is an integral part of the company’s business strategy and corporate culture. With its extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions, ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. ANDRITZ is a global market leader in all four of its business areas – Pulp & Paper, Metals, Hydropower and Environment & Energy. Technological leadership and global presence are cornerstones of the group’s strategy, which is focused on long-term profitable growth. The publicly listed group has around 30,000 employees and over 280 locations in more than 80 countries.

ANDRITZ METALS
ANDRITZ Metals is – via the Schuler Group – one of the world’s leading suppliers of technologies, plants and digital solutions in metal forming. The product portfolio also includes automation and software solutions, process know-how and service. In the metals processing segment, the business area offers innovative, sustainable and market-leading solutions for the production and processing of flat products, for welding systems and furnaces with its own burner solutions, as well as services for the metals processing industry.

Media Contact:

Susan Trast
HEAD OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
susan.trast@andritz.com

SOURCE: ANDRITZ