Russian steelmaker Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) announced that it sold about 445,000 tons of galvanized steel products in the first five months of 2026, strengthening its position as one of the leading producers of galvanized flat products in the country.
It said about 397,000 tons, representing almost 90 percent of total sales volume were shipped to the domestic market.
MMK produces galvanized steel at its site in Magnitogorsk and at the MMK-Lysva metallurgical plant (MMK-LMZ) in Lysva. The company noted that MMK-LMZ is the only Russian manufacturer of electrolytically galvanized steel products.
MAGProtect coating is gaining momentum
MMK has also developed its own MAGProtect coating, based on an alloy of zinc, aluminum and magnesium. According to the company, the coating provides corrosion resistance approximately five times higher than that of conventional galvanized products, and also provides increased resistance to abrasion, mechanical damage and dust formation during stamping.
The technology also provides a self-healing effect on damaged areas and allows the application of thinner layers of coating without compromising corrosion protection.
