Kirloskar Ferrous Industries (KFIL), a player in the Indian castings and pig iron sector, has restarted operations at its mini blast furnace located in Hiriyur in Chitradurga district of Karnataka as of 15 April, 2024.
The decision comes after a temporary shutdown initiated in February, 2024, which was part of KFIL’s strategy to manage operations against volatile market conditions and sustaining its production efficiency. The company is expanding blast furnace capacity from 3.5 lakh tpa to eight lakh tpa at Hiriyur.
The resumption is a step to swiftly adapt to evolving market dynamics, ensuring value delivery to stakeholders and adhering to high standards of operational excellence.