The line will be part of a new cold strip mill complex to be built in Bursa, Gemlik region. It will supply hot-dip galvanized strip for automotive exposed panels as well as uncoated strip. Start-up at Borçelik is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
The ANDRITZ scope of supply includes a radiant-tube furnace with annealing and soaking sections and a mixed soaking/slow cooling section followed by ANDRITZ Differential Rapid Jet Cooling. The furnace’s exit configuration is designed such that it can run either in continuous galvanizing line (CGL) mode, with the strip passing through the zinc pot and after-pot cooling, or in continuous annealing line (CAL) mode, with the strip continuing through the overaging section downstream of after-pot cooling. A complete zinc pot bypass section is provided for the CAL mode.
Furnace Technology
The furnace includes space reserves for future expansion, which will allow Borçelik to increase capacity or add other steel grades.
By selecting ANDRITZ furnace technology, which is one of the most critical technologies of the line, Borçelik has recognized the know-how and references of ANDRITZ in the supply of automotive steel processing equipment.
Borçelik is a joint venture between Borusan Holding and ArcelorMittal. It is Turkey’s first private and second largest flat steel manufacturer as well as biggest galvanized flat steel producer offering highest quality.
