OREANDA-NEWS.  August 03, 2012. A grand commissioning ceremony was convened for the 2nd Phase MMK 2000mm Cold Rolling Mill of Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works in Russia during the period. Russian President Vladimir Putin was present at the event and conducted an inspection visit to the project site, reported the press-centre of MCC.

The cold-rolling mill, with an annual capacity of two million tons, is primarily intended to manufacture top-quality cold-rolled steel sheet for the external and structural components of motor vehicles.

The 1st phase of this works was put into operation in July 2011. The scope of the 2nd phase covers: a hot dip galvanizing line, a combined hot-galvanizing and continuous annealing unit, pinch leveling line, package line and the supportive utilities. As one of the major contractors, WISDRI Engineering & Research Incorporation Ltd. (WISDRI) was mainly responsible for the design, programming, supply of equipment materials, as well as guidance for installation and commissioning of the sewage treatment system, power supply and distribution system, air compression station and concentrated oil supply station. As one of the representative iron & steel projects of Russia, its commissioning will greatly enhance MMK’s competitive strength in the market of top-quality cold-rolled steel sheet.

In the next stage, WISDRI will continue to undertake the commissioning and follow-up work for the 2nd treating system of the sewage treatment station, and provide quality and sufficient services to the employer.