JSW Steel’s subsidiary, JSW Steel USA, has commenced Phase-II upgrade of its plate mill facility located at Baytown in Texas, US.
The project which is expected to be completed by 2023 is being carried out by its subsidiary company JSW Steel (USA) Inc. The project involves addition of a four-Hi finishing mill, pre-leveler, accelerated cooling system/direct quench, cooling beds and new roll shop.
This project is part of the USD 260 million investment committed by JSW to enhance the quality of its products, improve productivity, yields and the overall cost-effectiveness of its Baytown plate mill.
Once this project is completed, it will put JSW USA in a position to deliver higher quality products as well as enter new markets.
JSW Steel is the flagship business of the diversified USD 13 billion JSW Group which has presence in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, cement, paints, sports and venture capital.