Despite Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, now nearing its fourth year, Metinvest remains a key economic and industrial pillar of the country. Overall, throughout more than a decade of war, the Group has successfully launched 433 new product types.
During the year, Metinvest expanded its product range across several segments, It introduced four new semi-finished and long products, two new hot-rolled coil and plate products, and one new cold-rolled coil and sheet product.
Most of the new products were developed by Kamet Steel and Zaporizhstal. One was introduced by the Group’s Bulgarian rolling mill, Promet Steel.
Semi-finished, hot-rolled and cold-rolled products
Kamet Steel launched four types of continuously cast billet with a 335 × 400 mm cross-section, in various steel grades used in the manufacture of tubular products.
Zaporizhstal began producing two types of hot-rolled coil. These include a new coil size in grade S235JR (1.8 × 1,045 mm) and products made from S235JRC steel, which is suitable for cold forming through bending and roll-forming. Both products are made in accordance with the European standard EN 10025-2. They are used to manufacture steel structures, pipes and hollow structural sections for construction and mechanical engineering.
Zaporizhstal also launched production of cold-rolled coil made from S280GD steel, whose chemical composition and mechanical properties comply with the European standard EN 10346. This product is intended for further processing, roll-forming and the application of protective coatings. The coils are used to manufacture light-gauge steel framing for construction, as well as load-bearing and decorative elements of façade systems and similar applications.
Long products
Kamet Steel launched production of reinforcing bar for the Polish and Romanian markets. Its B500SP rebar complies with Polish construction standards and is used to reinforce concrete.
For Romania, Kamet Steel produces B500C rebar. While it has a similar strength class, its enhanced ductility makes it suitable for use in more complex and earthquake-resistant structures.
Kamet Steel also launched production of 100 mm grinding balls, corresponding to the fifth hardness group under the Ukrainian standard DSTU 8538. These products are used in the mining and metallurgical industries to grind ore, concentrates or intermediate products in drum-type ball mills.
Promet Steel began producing reinforcing bar in accordance with the MKS 1021:2019 standard for the North Macedonian market. The product is intended for reinforcing concrete structures in construction. It has a ribbed surface to ensure strong adhesion to concrete and is weldable, helping to ensure the strength and safety of reinforced-concrete structures.