Baosteel Shengang Automotive Aluminum Sheet (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Established

On [specific date], Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (Baosteel), Baowu Aluminum Co., Ltd., and Kobe Steel, Ltd. jointly established Baosteel Kobe Automotive Aluminum (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Baosteel Kobe Aluminum). The unveiling ceremony held in Shanghai introduced the management team, marketing model, and future development plans of Baosteel Kobe Aluminum.

Baoshen Aluminum will commit to producing green and environmentally friendly automotive aluminum sheets, and will present a unified sales channel and brand to the broader automotive aluminum market, striving to provide high-end, premium aluminum sheets for car manufacturers. At the same time, Baoshen Aluminum will leverage the strong technical R&D foundation, outstanding integrated management capabilities, robust marketing and service systems, eco-efficient production processes, and global market strategies of Baosteel and Kobe Steel to significantly enhance the supply capacity of high-end automotive aluminum sheets.

In addition, Baoshen Aluminum will adhere to a user-centric philosophy, leveraging the robust capabilities of Baosteel Automotive Steel's comprehensive new energy vehicle solutions to provide users with all-round worry-free services, including early supplier involvement (ESI) collaboration, processing and distribution services, as well as application guidance and technical support. By harnessing Kobe Steel's extensive production experience and technological expertise in automotive aluminum sheets, along with its established customer base in both the Japanese and Chinese automotive markets, Baoshen Aluminum aims to enhance its product manufacturing capabilities and further expand its market reach. Capitalizing on the synergistic advantages of both shareholders in the steel and aluminum sectors, the company will integrate the entire ecosystem of automotive materials to meet personalized user demands, injecting vibrant new energy into the low-carbon development of China's automotive industry.

It is reported that Baoshen Aluminum Plate is registered in Shanghai, with Shengang Investment Co., Ltd. holding a certain percentage of shares, and Baosteel Co., Ltd. and Baowu Aluminum jointly holding another percentage, including subsidiaries in Tianjin and Sanmenxia. The company's headquarters is located in Shanghai, overseeing the procurement of mother coils, product marketing, production and sales balance, process management, production logistics, and technical quality for both bases.

Xianggang's ultra-high-strength wear-resistant ship plate achieves its first domestic application

近日，应用了湖南钢铁集团湘钢超高强耐磨船板/的吨转载驳轮（" "轮）顺利签字交付，实现了该船板的国内首次应用。这一重大突破标志着湘钢在特种钢材领域又迈出了坚实的一步。

It is reported that this vessel is primarily used for transferring iron ore from the dock to large ocean-going ore carriers. Given its unique service environment, the steel plates employed must possess both ultra-high strength and exceptional wear resistance. Xiangtan Iron and Steel, leveraging its world-class equipment, robust R&D capabilities, and swift delivery capacity, secured the entire order for the tonnage plates required for this series of ship projects. The products have received high praise from customers.

In recent years, Xiangtan Iron and Steel has successfully developed a series of high-end shipbuilding steel plates by optimizing production processes and enhancing smelting technology. These plates have received certifications from multiple national classification societies and have repeatedly contributed to the construction of major national vessels, providing significant support for the rapid development of China's shipbuilding industry.

Zhang Xuan Technology cooperates with Beijing University of Science and Technology to complete the production of 100-kilogram forging materials

Recently, Zhangxuan Technology of HBIS Group and the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) jointly developed oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) steel, which has successfully completed its first 100-kilogram-level forging production. The forged material exhibits excellent surface quality and, after rigorous testing in high-temperature environments up to degrees Celsius, its tensile strength has met the design requirements. This achievement lays a solid foundation for the subsequent development of higher-quantity material production.

The steel contains a high density of dispersed nano-oxides and vacancy sinks, endowing it with excellent high-temperature creep resistance and irradiation swelling resistance. As a result, it is considered one of the most promising candidate materials for the cladding tubes of fourth-generation nuclear fission reactors and the structural components of nuclear fusion reactor blankets. However, the current preparation process for this steel is costly and involves complex procedures. As a potential fuel cladding material, there is an urgent need to overcome the bottlenecks in size and weight to produce large-scale, heavy-tonnage steel components, ranging from kilogram to ton levels.

The successful forging of the hundred-kilogram-level steel has validated the feasibility of the current process design and scale-up production, laying a solid foundation for subsequent research and development efforts. It has also actively contributed to the establishment of a quality control system for this material during production, accelerating the industrialization process of material development.

Batch application of high-strength steel for high-quality wheels of Baotou Steel Co., Ltd.

Recently, Baotou Steel's newly developed high-strength steel for high-quality wheels has passed performance testing and evaluation by a well-known domestic automotive wheel manufacturer and has been put into mass production. This lightweight wheel steel not only meets high-strength requirements but also offers excellent formability, weldability, and fatigue resistance. It is primarily used for transport vehicles such as natural gas tractors and trucks, with its product quality receiving positive feedback from customers.

The automotive steel R&D team at the Hot-Rolled Plate Research Institute of Baotou Steel's Technology Center successfully developed high-quality, high-strength steel for wheels through market research, laboratory studies, and industrial trials. The product's mechanical properties meet standard requirements, with a wheel forming qualification rate exceeding % and radial fatigue tests surpassing 10,000 cycles. All indicators have reached advanced domestic levels. Its successful development further enriches and improves Baotou Steel's wheel steel product system, marking the company's entry into the ranks of high-end wheel steel suppliers.

To ensure product quality, the R&D team developed specialized chemical composition designs and rolling process parameters for this grade of high-strength steel in two automotive applications: wheel rims and spokes. They adjusted the roles of solution strengthening, fine grain strengthening, precipitation strengthening, and microstructure strengthening in the product according to different uses, further enhancing process performance while maintaining fundamental mechanical properties. During on-site production, strict control of harmful elements in the steel was implemented in the steelmaking process, and refining techniques were optimized to improve molten steel cleanliness. In hot rolling, processes such as low-temperature discharging and large-thickness intermediate slab rolling were adopted to ensure uniform microstructure and performance of the product.

Zhongtian Iron and Steel Materials Procurement Public Bidding Officially Launched

近日，中天钢铁集团正式启动物资采购公开招标，依托中天钢铁供应链管理平台向全社会发出"英雄帖"，诚邀资质齐全、信誉良好的供应商伙伴加入，携手打造钢铁行业的优质供应链，共同铸就辉煌未来。

In recent years, Zhongtian Iron and Steel Group has consistently adhered to the principle of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, striving to create a fair, just, and transparent procurement environment. Since the launch of the Zhongtian Iron and Steel Supply Chain Management Platform, all material procurement plans have been publicly released on this platform. Suppliers can access the latest bidding information in real time and participate in the bidding process fairly, thereby enhancing the openness and transparency of the procurement process.

It is reported that the bidding materials cover a wide range, including nearly a hundred procurement and service items such as coal, mechanical equipment, hardware materials, labor protection supplies, and engineering construction. Whether suppliers specializing in the energy sector, machinery manufacturing, building materials, or logistics support services, all can find business opportunities that match their enterprises on the Zhongtian Steel supply chain management platform, thereby embarking on a journey of cooperation characterized by mutual progress and benefit.

Replace % of Surface Water! Lüliang Jianlong Introduces Municipal Reclaimed Water for Production

Recently, Lüliang Jianlong officially introduced municipal reclaimed water into its production system, marking a crucial step in the company's green transformation and deep integration with the city. This innovative initiative not only addresses the local water scarcity issue but also sets a new benchmark for the integrated development of industry and city in Lüliang through resource recycling.

It is understood that Wenshui County in Lüliang City, Shanxi Province, where Lüliang Jianlong is located, is a typical water-scarce area with long-term over-extraction of groundwater, resulting in persistently high water procurement costs for enterprises. The pressure on water resources has forced companies to explore new solutions. To address this, Lüliang Jianlong proactively engaged in in-depth collaboration with the Wenshui County government, water authorities, and sewage treatment plants. Through multiple studies and technical evaluations, it was confirmed that the quality and quantity of reclaimed municipal water fully meet production needs. Consequently, the decision was made to use reclaimed municipal water instead of surface water for production replenishment.

According to calculations, after the Zhongshui Diversion Project in Lüliang Jianlong is officially put into operation, it can successfully replace % of surface water usage, saving approximately million yuan in annual water purchase costs. The millions of tons of surface water saved is equivalent to the annual domestic water consumption of nearly , residents (based on the "China Water Resources Bulletin" for the year ).

Xinghe Yaoxiongguan

月日，由甘肃省嘉峪关市人民政府、酒钢集团公司联合主办的"浪漫雄关耀星河 灯火辉煌庆团圆"元宵节无人机演出在嘉峪关市工业园区管委会南侧空地举行。当晚点分，夜幕如墨，华灯初上，数千架无人机整齐列阵、腾空而起，变换成一幅幅精美画面，营造出浓浓的节日氛围。图为无人机组成的嘉峪关关城图案与酒钢集团公司标志。