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Jindal Steel has commissioned its first galvanising line at its Angul plant, part of a larger investment plan, to produce galvanised and galvalume products under the Jindal Panther and ZINKALUME brands. This expansion caters to industries like appliances, automotive, infrastructure, and construction. View More
Jindal Steel on Monday announced commissioning of its first galvanising line at Angul plant to cater to various industries including appliances, automotive, infrastructure , and construction with increased supply of coated products . The coated galvanising line 1 (CGL 1) has been installed as part of the ongoing multicrore investment plan at the company's steel manufacturing facility at Angul in Odisha. "The new line will produce galvanised and galvalume products under the Jindal Panther Galvanised and ZINKALUME brands, catering to various industries including appliances, automotive, infrastructure, and construction," Jindal Steel said in an exchange filing. The development marks a significant expansion in the company's coated steel product offerings, it said. CGL 1 can process steel thicknesses ranging from 0.15 mm to 1.50 mm and widths from 700 mm to 1,400 mm. This advanced setup ensures high precision and consistent quality for a variety of applications. Live Events Chairman Naveen Jindal said the commissioning of the galvanising line reflects the company's commitment to delivering high-quality, value-added steel products for diverse industry needs. Jindal Panther galvanised steel is used in white goods and automobiles. ZINKALUME products, coated with an aluminium, silicon and zinc alloy, offers corrosion resistance and thermal durability. The new line also offers thinner HR (hot rolled) galvanised coils of 1-1.50 mm for pre-engineered buildings, as well as high-strength galvanised steel for automotive underbody components. Jindal Steel, erstwhile Jindal Steel and Power Ltd , is ramping up the capacity of the Odisha plant to 12 million tonne per annum (MTPA) from the existing 6 MTPA. The company also plans to double it to 24 MTPA, making it the world's largest single-location steel plant. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)