Nashik: JSW JFE Electrical Steel Nashik Private Limited, one of India’s pioneering manufacturers of Cold Rolled Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel (CRGO), has awarded a significant contract to John Cockerill India Limited for the engineering, design, manufacture, and supply of advanced high-temperature tunnel furnaces at its Nashik facility.
The contract includes the supply of all furnace components, including state-of-the-art coil handling systems, and covers supervision of erection and commissioning to meet stringent performance guarantees. Completion of the project is targeted for the first quarter of 2027.
Tunnel furnaces play a critical role in the processing of Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel (GOES), where controlled high-temperature heating under a protective atmosphere enhances the steel’s magnetic properties and microstructure. This refined steel is essential for manufacturing high-efficiency power transformers and other key components in power transmission systems.
This order is part of JSW JFE’s ambitious expansion plan to quintuple its CRGO production capacity from 50,000 TPA to 250,000 TPA, aligning with India’s growing demand for energy-efficient electrical infrastructure.
Frederic Martin, Managing Director of John Cockerill India Limited, stated: “This project reflects JSW JFE Electrical Steel Nashik’s continued confidence in John Cockerill’s technology and expertise. Our advanced furnace technology and commitment to performance excellence will help produce high-quality electrical steel that supports India’s growing power infrastructure needs.”
Joydeep Bhattacharjee, CEO of JSW JFE Electrical Steel Nashik Pvt. Ltd., added: “This expansion marks a significant milestone in our journey to strengthen India’s self-reliance in high-grade electrical steel production. By partnering with John Cockerill, we are confident of achieving world-class manufacturing standards to meet the country’s rising demand for energy-efficient transformers and infrastructure.”
With this contract, John Cockerill India reinforces its position as a trusted technology partner in the steel industry, delivering high-performance solutions that support sustainable industrial growth.
