Italian manufacturer Danieli Technologies has announced that Indian steelmaker Jairaj Group has achieved record performance at its Kurnool plant in India, where the Danieli-supplied MIDA QLP line has exceeded its factory parameters.
The Kurnool plant represents the first MIDA plant in India. While Jairaj Group operates the facility, Danieli supplied the ladle furnace as well as casting and rolling technologies, including direct rolling and package finishing.
According to Danieli, a milestone was reached in January 2026 when the plant successfully completed a 27-hour continuous casting and rolling sequence. During operation, the plant produced an ingot 10,206 meters long, achieving a maximum casting speed of 7.2 meters per minute, thereby exceeding the original design operating parameters.
The MIDA QLP line is designed for an annual production capacity of 350,000 mt of rebar in bundles covering diameters from 8 mm to 40 mm.
Full-line production began in May 2025, with operational data showing a steady improvement curve in stability and productivity during the ramp-up phase.
