The Chinese company Sinosteel Engineering & Technology Co., Ltd. has signed two important contracts with the Turkish steel company Karabuk Demir Celik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.
S. (Kardemir). The projects include the construction of a 2 x 30 tph coal injection plant and the modernization of the sintering plant mixer, reflecting Kardemir's commitment to efficiency and sustainable steel production under China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Expanding its market presence in the Middle East
Kobe Steel has long recognized the strategic importance of the Middle East. In 2012, the company launched Kobelco Machinery Middle East (KMME) in the UAE as a key service center providing customer support in the Middle East, India and Africa.
Saudi Arabia's vision for 2030: A key factor
The Saudi government is promoting Vision 2030, which highlights domestic industrial production and the preferences of local suppliers. Large companies in the Kingdom are increasingly contracting with service providers based in Saudi Arabia, especially for maintenance and dispatch of technical personnel.
Kobe Steel's decision to establish KMSA directly supports this initiative, ensuring that localization requirements are met while increasing competitiveness in the region.
