Tata Steel Limited has awarded a contract to John Cockerill India Limited for the supply of a Push-Pull Pickling Line and Spray Roaster-Acid Regeneration Plant at its Jamshedpur facility in Jharkhand. The agreement covers engineering, design, manufacture, supply, and supervision of erection and commissioning to meet full contractual performance guarantees.
The Pickling Line will have an annual capacity of 350,000 tonnes per annum, with the ability to process strip widths up to 1,350 mm and thicknesses up to 3.8 mm at a maximum speed of 120 metres per minute. It will be equipped with a double uncoiler, stitcher, three pickling tanks, an in-line side trimmer, and delivery equipment.
The Spray Roaster Acid Regeneration Plant will operate at 2,700 litres per hour and function as a closed-loop system. It is designed to regenerate more than 99.5 percent of acid from waste pickle liquor, lowering fresh acid demand and generating high-purity iron oxide as a by-product. The installation is also expected to meet emission control standards of up to 15 mg/Nm³.
Automation systems will be provided by John Cockerill India’s team, supported by its manufacturing facility in Taloja near Mumbai and outsourced components from other suppliers.
“This order is a testament to Tata Steel’s trust in our advanced technology and strong engineering expertise,” said Frédéric Martin, Managing Director, John Cockerill India Limited. “Our solutions will not only enhance production efficiency but also contribute to Tata Steel’s sustainability goals by reducing waste and environmental impact.”
“At Tata Steel, we are committed to advancing sustainable steelmaking and processing practices while enhancing efficiency and quality. This project will help us strengthen operational reliability, reduce environmental impact, and reinforce our leadership in responsible steel production,” said Kishore Tar, Chief Projects & Construction, Tata Steel Limited.
John Cockerill India Limited, part of John Cockerill Industry, serves as the group’s hub in India for cold rolling mill complexes. The company designs, manufactures, and installs processing lines, rolling mills, thermal and chemical treatment installations for steel and non-ferrous industries, and also develops heat treatment technologies for aviation, forging, casting, and hydrometallurgical processes. Globally, John Cockerill employs more than 6,000 people and reported a turnover of EUR 1.4 billion in 2024 across 29 countries.