Latest developments in tech and green steel solutions were on the agenda when CISDI met for recent talks with ArcelorMittal.

The event, hosted by Jinxi Steel in China’s Hebei Province, was attended by ArcelorMittal’s executive vice-president Brad Davey and chief technology officer Pinakin Chaubal, and CISDI Engineering Company’s vice-president John Lester and chief engineer Xinku Fan.

John Lester commented: “CISDI has long been committed to the research, development and application of green, low-carbon and intelligent technologies to assist its global clients.

“Many of its innovative and expertly-delivered projects are now operating successfully. Its standout developments include the low-carbon, green blast furnace, the AutoARC EAF, the smart, centralised control centre and eco-friendly, intelligent stockyard, and a host of autonomous, unmanned products, plus projects running with green energy and zero liquid discharge.

“CISDI will be pursuing outstanding results for ArcelorMittal.”

Chief engineer Xinku Fan added: “CISDI hopes to contribute its 65 years of experience in steel engineering and future-oriented creative solutions to widen mutual co-operation with AM.”

AM’s strong interest in CISDI’s unique, ground-breaking tech and products was voiced by its executive vice-president.

Brad Davey commented: “The global steel industry is rapidly developing and reaching higher and higher standards of green, low-carbon, intelligent and efficient levels. We anticipate an increasing number of new ideas and solutions from CISDI and hope to stage more focus-group discussions in the next phase.”

Both parties pledged to meet for in-depth discussions at the upcoming METEC 2023 conference in June.

ArcelorMittal and CISDI executives meet at Jinxi Steel