JSW JFE Partners with John Cockerill for Expansion

JSW JFE Electrical Steel Nashik Private Limited, recognized as one of India’s leading producers of Cold Rolled Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel (CRGO), has entered into a substantial contract with John Cockerill India Limited.

This contract entails the engineering, design, manufacturing, and supply of state-of-the-art tunnel furnaces for its facility in Nashik. Additionally, the agreement includes oversight of the erection and commissioning processes to guarantee performance standards, with an anticipated completion date set for the first quarter of 2027.

As part of the contract, John Cockerill India will provide all essential components for the tunnel furnaces, which will feature advanced coil handling systems. The project scope also includes supervision of the erection and commissioning phases, ensuring seamless integration and maximum operational efficiency.

The tunnel furnace is a critical part of the Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel (GOES) processing industry, as the controlled hot temperature heating in a protective atmosphere is key to improving magnetic properties and microstructure. This is essential in the production of materials for high-efficiency power transformers and other core components of energy transmission systems.

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This order is a key part of JSW JFE Electrical Steel Nashik’s ambitious expansion plan to improve its CRGO production capacity from 50,000 tons per annum (TPA) to 250,000 TPA, helping to meet the growing demand across India for energy-efficient electrical infrastructure.

Frederic Martin, Managing Director of John Cockerill India Limited, commented, “This project reflects JSW JFE Electrical Steel Nashik’s continued trust in John Cockerill’s expertise and technology, built on a legacy of successful collaborations within the John Cockerill Group. Our advanced furnace technology and dedication to performance excellence will help deliver high-quality electrical steel essential to India’s expanding power infrastructure.”