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Kobelco Welding of Europe to increase production of flux-cored welding wire
March 15, 2006
| Kobe Steel's Netherlands-based subsidiary, Kobelco
Welding of Europe B.V., plans to invest 10.9 million euros to produce fluxed-cored
welding wire for carbon steel, beginning in 2007. This type of wire is commonly
used to weld ordinary steel, which is used in large quantities in the shipbuilding
industry and offshore structures. Kobelco Welding of Europe currently makes flux-cored welding wire (FCW) for stainless steel. Production capacity is approximately 1,000 metric tons per year. With growth for carbon steel FCW projected to increase in Europe, Kobelco intends to add production capacity of 6,000 metric tons per year for carbon steel FCW. This will give Kobelco a total capacity of 7,000 metric tons by 2008, making it one of the largest producers of FCW in Europe. Flux-cored welding wire consists of a steel sheath and flux. Flux composition contributes greatly to the mechanical properties, welding workability and other capabilities of the welding wire. Owing to outstanding bead shape and appearance, FCW is commonly used in the welding of ships, offshore structures, bridges and other structures. In Japan, the market for this welding consumable is growing year by year. Demand for carbon steel FCW is also increasing remarkably in South Korea. To meet this demand, Kobe Steel's Korean affiliate, Kobe Welding of Korea Co., Ltd., plans to boost production capacity to 1,600 metric tons per month in fiscal 2006
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