Key case studies around the world
South Africa
ABB has deployed its AC 800PEC high-performance controller alongside six MCR1000 high-power rectifier units at the Manganese Metal Company (MMC) refinery in Mbombela, South Africa, to stabilize power supply at the world’s largest producer of 99.9% pure, selenium-free electrolytic manganese metal. Since deployment, MMC has reported a significant reduction in unplanned outages and greater predictability across its operations, strengthening its ability to compete in the global market.
USA
Supporting sustainable manufacturing at GNA alutech
ABB has won an order for four electromagnetic stirrers (AL-EMS) from world-leading aluminium furnace builder GNA alutech, an Ebner® Group member. The new melting and casting complex in U.S. is set to become a beacon for reshoring, recycling and sustainable practices and will benefit from our technology which will increase productivity, lower energy consumption and help reduce operating costs.
India
Powering sustainable steel manufacturing
Real Ispat and Power Ltd. (RIPL) partnered with ABB to implement energy-efficient solutions in their steel manufacturing plant. This collaboration resulted in a more sustainable operation, characterized by reduced energy costs, lower emissions, and enhanced operational reliability.
UK
Tata Steel orders pickle line scope from Clecim and ABB
ABB has won a Tata Steel order as part of a consortium with steel processing lines and rolling mills supplier Clecim, to provide automation, electrification and digital technology on the new advanced pickle line at Port Talbot Steelworks in the UK. The pickle line will form a major part of the green steelmaking facility supplying downstream businesses and customers with high-quality, low CO₂ steel products. ABB will be responsible for automation, leveraging the Roll@xA digital solution and ABB Ability System 800xA distributed control system with specific libraries for processing lines.
Türkiye
Enhancing efficiency and sustainability at Çolakoğlu Metalurji A.Ş.
ABB now supports Çolakoğlu Metalurji A.Ş. in advancing their steelmaking operations with the ArcSave® electromagnetic stirrer (EMS), to be installed on one of the world’s largest electric arc furnaces. This collaboration marks a significant step in driving greater efficiency, sustainability, and safety in Türkiye’s steel industry.