JSW Steel Coated Products Ltd. (JSWSCPL) has awarded John Cockerill India Limited a landmark contract for the engineering, design, manufacture, and supply of a state-of-the-art high capacity 600,000 TPA Continuous Galvalume Line (CGL-3). The scope of work covers design, manufacture, and supervision of erection and commissioning, including training, with completion targeted in 2028.
The Continuous Galvanizing Line adds 600,000 TPA of capacity for high strength material.
- John Cockerill’s vertical non-oxidation furnace with L Top mathematical model developed by John Cockerill is an advanced furnace process model that predicts and optimizes thermal behaviour, strip temperature evolution, fuel consumption, and product quality.
- A Hot Water Generator (HWG) with furnace heat recovery is an energy efficient system designed to recover waste heat from furnace exhaust gases and convert it into useful hot water for plant processes or utilities.
- Dual ceramic zinc pot IGBT technology, delivering coatings of Galvanized (GI) 80–700 g/m² & Zinc Aluminium Magnesium (ZM) 70-600 g/m²
- John Cockerill’s Air Knife system with integrated Nitrogen (N₂) box is a high precision wiping solution designed specifically for advanced metallic coatings such as ZM (Zn Mg or Zn Al Mg). It ensures accurate coating weight control, excellent surface quality, and stable alloy chemistry, which are critical for ZM products.
- John Cockerill’s Skin Pass Mill and Tension Leveller are precision finishing equipment designed to deliver excellent flatness, surface quality, and mechanical property control for cold rolled, annealed, and coated steel strips
- John Cockerill’s Vertical Chemical Coater is an advanced strip surface treatment system designed to apply uniform chemical coatings under tightly controlled process conditions
Together, these lines mark an important step in JSWSCPL’s downstream integration, enhancing productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. With this expansion, JSWSCPL will further strengthen its leadership in coated products for the automotive, appliances, and construction markets, while John Cockerill India reinforces its position as a trusted partner delivering high-performance technologies for the steel industry.
“With this prestigious order from JSW Steel Coated Products, we are proud to extend our long-standing partnership and bring world-class technologies to JSW. These lines are designed not only to deliver best-in-class quality and efficiency but also to advance sustainability goals through energy and resource-efficient operations. This project underlines John Cockerill India’s commitment to supporting our customers in building the future of steelmaking,” said Frederic Martin, Managing Director, John Cockerill India Limited.
About John Cockerill India Limited
‘John Cockerill India Limited.’ John Cockerill Industry’s Indian hub and center of excellence for cold rolling mill complexes, is the world leader in the conception, manufacture, and installation of reversible cold rolling mills. It has developed a wide range of technologies in the field of processing lines, rolling mills, thermal and chemical processes. It also supplies auxiliary steel treatment equipment. John Cockerill India offers the entire product portfolio of John Cockerill Industry and is coordinating the whole range of its activities including, but not limited to local engineering, sourcing and manufacturing. As an international specialist in industrial processes and technologies, John Cockerill Industry designs, supplies and modernizes cold rolling mills, processing lines, chemical and thermal treatment installations for the steel and the non-ferrous industry, as well as state-of-the-art heat treatment technologies for the aviation, forging and casting industry, and hydrometallurgical processes for the extraction of ores.
John Cockerill India complements John Cockerill’s strategy for growth with minimal overlaps in products and a versatile range of technology synergies. John Cockerill India is a preferred partner to supply of innovative solutions for clean, reliable and efficient equipments worldwide.
About John Cockerill
Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of its time: facilitating access to fossil free energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security and installing critical infrastructures. Its offer to companies, States and communities consists of services and associated equipment for the sectors of energy, defense, industry, hydrogen, environment, transports, and infrastructures. With over 8,000 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of € 1.6 billion in 2025 in 28 countries, on 5 continents.
John Cockerill is proud to announce the successful production of the first coil on the Continuous Galvanizing Line (CGL#3) at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AMNS) Hazira—a key milestone that officially marks the transition from commissioning to full-scale production. This isn’t just a technical achievement—it’s a powerful testament to John Cockerill’s capability to deliver high-performance, safe, sustainable, and future-ready solutions that consistently meet the needs of our time.
This achievement underscores why John Cockerill is the supplier of choice for the global steel industry: we don’t just deliver technology—we deliver performance, partnership, and quality.
We’re especially proud to share that this entire project was completed with Zero Lost Time Injuries – A powerful demonstration of John Cockerill’s unwavering commitment to safety and the professionalism of every team involved.
This state-of-the-art Auto Grade Exposed Continuous Galvanizing Line from John Cockerill is the first of its kind in India, purpose-built to meet the exacting surface and strength requirements of today’s automotive industry. Capable of processing Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS) up to 1180 MPa, the line ensures consistent quality for exposed applications—enabling manufacturers to produce safer, lighter, and more fuel-efficient vehicles. With this breakthrough, John Cockerill is not just supporting mobility—we’re driving India’s journey toward cleaner, more advanced automotive solutions.
We’re grateful for the trust and appreciation expressed by AMNS, recognizing both the performance of the line and the seamless collaboration across all our Industry teams. This success reflects the dedication, technical excellence, and spirit of partnership that define John Cockerill.
At John Cockerill, we don’t just deliver equipment—we deliver safety, performance, sustainable progress, and confidence.
To every steelmaker shaping tomorrow’s world, your best line starts with us.
John Cockerill is proud to celebrate a major milestone in our ongoing partnership with Tata Steel: the successful production of the first coil on the Continuous Galvanizing Line (CGL1) at Tata Steel’s Kalinganagar plant. Supplied and commissioned by John Cockerill, this achievement reaffirms our commitment to delivering high-performance, reliable solutions for the steel industry.
This state-of-the-art galvanizing line incorporates the latest innovations and coating technologies, enabling the production of high-quality coated automotive steels. The first coil was produced on 9 June 2025, demonstrating a smooth and stable startup and product quality aligned with expectations.
This success is the result of months of dedicated collaboration between Tata Steel and John Cockerill teams. Notably, the startup phase was completed without a single safety incident—a testament to our shared commitment to safety, quality, and performance.
This achievement underscores the strength of the partnership between Tata Steel and John Cockerill, built on a shared vision of excellence and innovation. Together, we have delivered a world-class solution tailored to meet the growing demands of India’s automotive steel market.
With this milestone, John Cockerill reinforces its position as the partner of choice for advanced galvanizing solutions—offering proven technology, flawless execution, and a customer-centric approach.
Congratulations to all teams involved. The journey has only just begun.
John Cockerill India Limited, a pioneer in industrial engineering, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), the largest government-owned steel producer in India and a leading global resources company, at Mumbai, Maharashtra. This strategic collaboration will entail John Cockerill India Limited and SAIL to explore joint initiatives to promote advanced solutions for the steel industry in India.
Under this MoU, the parties will explore various avenues to transform iron and steelmaking, while promoting the deployment of sustainable green steel solutions in the country. The key areas of focus will include exploring a joint venture in Cold Rolling and Processing for Carbon Steel, including Green Steel and Silicon Steel (CRGO, CRNO), analyzing the integration of green hydrogen into iron and steelmaking processes, and incorporating John Cockerill’s innovative processing technologies into SAIL’s future projects.
To decarbonize the steel industry, collective action and shared expertise are crucial. This partnership with SAIL allows John Cockerill to leverage its combined strengths and innovative capabilities to make a real impact on reducing carbon emissions and shaping a more sustainable and competitive steel sector in India both now and for the future. Our Group is committed to helping India’s steel industry transition to greener, more sustainable production processes. This MoU reflects a shared dedication to addressing pressing environmental challenges while strengthening the competitiveness of India’s steel industry.
Commenting on this significant collaboration, François David Martino, CEO of John Cockerill Industry and Chairman of John Cockerill India Limited, said: “By leveraging our technologies, we can drive meaningful change in decarbonization and sustainable steelmaking. John Cockerill is proud to contribute to the growth of India’s steel sector through this transformative partnership with SAIL. By combining our expertise and innovative technologies, we aim to deliver impactful solutions that enhance production efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and position Indian steel producers as leaders on the global stage. Together, we can create meaningful advancements that drive sustainability and competitiveness in the industry.”
John Cockerill is committed to driving India’s steel industry forward with innovative solutions that prioritise sustainability, decarbonisation, and technological advancement. India stands at a pivotal juncture in steel manufacturing, with the potential to strengthen its domestic capabilities and position itself as a global leader in green and specialised steel products. This collaboration with SAIL represents a significant step in achieving that vision, ensuring a sustainable and competitive future for the industry.
Jindal (India) Limited, part of prestigious B.C. Jindal Group and one of the leading downstream steel products manufacturers in India, today announced that it has signed a supply agreement with John Cockerill India Limited for cutting-edge Colour Coating Line (CCL). As part of this association, the state-of-the art colour coating line will be installed at Jindal (India) Limited’s Ranihati Works. With a substantial enhancement in the annual production capacity of coated steel, this strategic move stands to significantly enhance Jindal (India) Limited’s presence in the expanding high-end steel market.
The advanced CCL will enable Jindal (India) Limited to produce high-quality coated steel. Enhancing its competitive edge in the domestic high-end steel market, the company, through this project, reiterates its ongoing commitment to expand its portfolio of high-value steel products for the construction and appliance sector. This investment by Jindal (India) Limited underscores its dedication to producing premium steel products while boosting efficiency and sustainability. John Cockerill is our partner in this initiative as it has extensive expertise in designing and constructing continuous strip processing lines and we believe that this partnership is in line with our constant endeavour to offer and guarantee consistent quality”, Jindal (India) Limited spokesperson said. As part of the contract, John Cockerill India Limited will deliver complete colour coating line, including two pay-off reels, stitcher machine, a multi-stage cleaning section, a vertical entry accumulator, Tension leveller, chemical coating, drying and paint coaters with curing ovens with RTO, exit accumulator, an inspection station, a cold laminator, and two tension reels. With the utilisation of latest technology, the CCL is equipped to handle a wide range of thickness and width of steel strips. It will be capable of producing a variety of coated products with Polyester, RMP, SMP, Epoxy, PVC, PU, PVDF and Teflon paint coating with high-speed continuous processing capabilities. Francois David Martino, President, John Cockerill Industry and Chairman of the Board of Directors at John Cockerill India Limited, said: “We are delighted to be part of Jindal India’s expansion plans. Collaborating with a trusted, long-term partner in their pursuit of superior steel production reinforces our commitment to delivering excellence, particularly in high-end sectors such as automotive and white goods. This marks the third Colour Coating line contract that Jindal India has awarded to John Cockerill India Limited.”
The new Colour Coating Line is expected to be operational by end 2025 and will allow Jindal (India) Limited to meet the rising demand for high-end steel products and maintain its leadership in the market. Key factors influencing Jindal India’s decision to partner with John Cockerill India Limited include John Cockerill’s extensive expertise in designing and constructing continuous strip processing lines, and their cutting-edge technology, which guarantees consistent quality and high plant availability.
About Jindal (India) Limited:
Jindal (India) Limited, a cornerstone of the distinguished B.C. Jindal Group, has been a driving force in the India’s downstream steel industry for over 70 years. Established in 1952 by Shri B.C. Jindal, the company is one of the oldest steel product manufacturers and has been consistently contributing to the nation’s core and modern infrastructure needs since Independence. The company is driven by a diverse product portfolio, strategic expansion, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
Jindal (India) Limited’s diverse product range includes colour coated and galvanized steel sheets & coils, cold rolled steel, API pipes, ERW galvanized and black pipes, Metal beam crash barriers and hollow section pipes. Jindal (India) Limited is a key player in the API pipes segments, serving critical sectors like the oil and gas, and is also a pioneer in the Indian aluminum foil industry, producing ultra-light gauge foils. The company is also diversifying its product portfolio to serve OEM segments like home appliances and solar, demonstrating its commitment to innovation and market expansion. With strong brands like Jindal Sabrang and Jindal NeuColour+, Jindal (India) Limited dominates the colour-coated sheets market, particularly in Eastern India, and maintains a significant presence across the country. Its products are available nationwide through an extensive dealer network and have earned global trust, reaching markets from Latin America to the Far East.
Operating from its two state-of-the-art facilities located in Jangalpur and Ranihati at Howrah (West Bengal), Jindal (India) Limited is committed is focused on conducting business that balances growth with responsibility, sustainable innovation, and profitability for social impact.
About BC Jindal Group:
The US$ 2.5 billion B. C. Jindal Group is amongst India’s leading business houses. Established in 1952, the group has a diverse workforce of more than 10,000 people across India, Europe and the US. Key business verticals include flexible packaging films, energy generation and downstream steel products. The Group has a continuous growth agenda with a successful track-record of executing capital-intensive projects & multiple global acquisitions.
About John Cockerill India Limited
‘John Cockerill India Limited.’ John Cockerill Industry’s Indian hub and center of excellence for cold rolling mill complexes, is the world leader in the conception, manufacture, and installation of reversible cold rolling mills. It has developed a wide range of technologies in the field of processing lines, rolling mills, thermal and chemical processes. It also supplies auxiliary steel treatment equipment. John Cockerill India offers the entire product portfolio of John Cockerill Industry and is coordinating the whole range of its activities including, but not limited to local engineering, sourcing and manufacturing. As an international specialist in industrial processes and technologies, John Cockerill Industry designs, supplies and modernizes cold rolling mills, processing lines, chemical and thermal treatment installations for the steel and the non-ferrous industry, as well as state-of-the-art heat treatment technologies for the aviation, forging and casting industry, and hydrometallurgical processes for the extraction of ores. John Cockerill India complements John Cockerill’s strategy for growth with minimal overlaps in products and a versatile range of technology synergies. John Cockerill India is a preferred partner to supply of innovative solutions for clean, reliable and efficient equipments worldwide.
About John Cockerill
Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of its time: facilitating access to fossil free energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security and installing critical infrastructures. Its offer to companies, States and communities consists of services and associated equipment for the sectors of energy, defence, industry, the environment, transports, and infrastructures. With over 6,000 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of € 1,046 billion in 2022 in 24 countries, on 5 continents.