“The batch furnace itself has an effective load size of 72 inches by 72 inches by 56 inch with a gross load capacity of 13,000 lbs, which is considered very large for this type of equipment, but is in fact one of AFC-Holcroft’s standard sizes,” stated Tracy Dougherty, Sales Manager at AFC-Holcroft. “The ability and experience to provide equipment for reliable processing of such large loads is just one of the benefits that AFC-Holcroft is able to offer, and one more thing that sets us apart from our competitors.”
Amsted Rail is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois (USA), with locations spanning the globe, in every significant railroad market. The equipment is scheduled to ship to a joint venture facility located in Eastern Europe, in the third quarter of 2018.
(Source: AFC-Holcroft)
Primetals Technologies to Modernize Kardemir’s Meltshop with Unified Process Optimization System
In January 2026, integrated steel producer Kardemir, based in Karabük, Türkiye, awarded Primetals Technologies a contract to modernize the automation environment across its meltshop.





