Operational Due Diligence of two Celsa EAF Steel Plants in the UK and Norway
Key Takeaways Here are five key takeaways from this document: Problem: A private investment firm needed operational due diligence to validate seller claims and uncover hidden technical or financial risks before acquiring two EAF steel plants in the UK and Norway. Challenge: The team uncovered critical “red flags” – including outdated automation systems, deviations in […]
Reducing Steel Breakages and production stoppages in a cold rolling mill plant
Key Takeaways Problem: Frequent strip breakages and stoppages in a Bangladesh cold rolling mill. Diagnosis: 360° assessment identified process and procurement issues. Solution: Optimised rolling patterns, lubrication, and roll specifications. Enhancements: Improved pickling line and implemented alternative roll sourcing. Impact: +30% productivity, USD 35M revenue increase per annum, 3 new SOPs approved. $ 0 M […]
Operational excellence program at an Eastern European steel plant: Increasing yield by 15% with less than 1 million USD of capital expenditure
Key Takeaways Here are five key takeaways from this document: Problem: An Eastern European steel plant was underperforming, with low yield, high energy use, and inefficient scrap management. Budget for capital investments was very limited. Challenge: Key issues included long tap-to-tap times, outdated practices, and energy consumption far above benchmarks. Scrap operations and burner performance […]