September 2009:

GeGa signs Contract for new Scarfing Machine in Benxi, China

GeGa is proud to announce the signing of a contract with Benxi Steel in China for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a new Slab Scarfing machine.

This new plant will enable Benxi to scarf their slabs on all 4 sides, with a capacity of over 2 million tons a year, which will enable them to supply high quality steel for high end automotive and pipeline purposes.

As part of this project, GeGa will also be designing and supplying the control for most of the ancillary equipment in the scarfing factory.

Travelling to Benxi for the signing ceremony were:

Benxi Steel: Tan Hongzhu, Lin Dong, Zhao Wenli, Li Hongpeng

GeGa: Mr. Justin Willott (GeGa CEO), Mr. Alexander Deica (GeGa Director Engineering), Mr. Du Li (Executive Director GeGa China.) and Tai Zhengtang (General Manager GeGa China, not on the photo)

General Specifications:

• Capacity: > 2,000,000 tons/year
• Slab Sizes:
  Thickness 230 – 250mm
  Width 1,000 – 2,200mm
  Length 9,000 – 11,000mm
• Carbon Equiv: 0.1 – 0.8 %