According to Spanish engineering company Sarralle, the company will participate in the development of a new meltshop for Romania-based steel producer UMB Steel s.r.l, at its Oțelu Roșu facility in Romania, supplying key technological systems for a modern, energy-efficient steelmaking plant.
The company stated that the new facility will support an annual production capacity of approximately 700,000 mt, focusing on rebars, compact coils and wire rod for infrastructure and construction applications.
At the core of the project, Sarralle will implement an electric arc furnace equipped with KR-MELT®, a scrap preheating technology developed jointly by Sarralle and KR Tec. The system features vertical scrap preheating and continuous feeding within a fully airtight configuration, enabling the capture of fumes and cold dust and improving environmental performance.
According to the company, the integrated system allows for significant energy savings while optimizing productivity relative to energy input, supporting both operational efficiency and sustainability targets. The company added that this technology is gaining global traction and is increasingly recognized as a key trend in modern steelmaking.
In addition, Sarralle stated that enhanced secondary metallurgy equipment, including new ladle furnaces and a vacuum degasser, will be installed, alongside a high-capacity fume extraction system. These components are expected to improve process flexibility, enhance steel quality control and strengthen environmental compliance.
