EuroWire March 2022

Corporate News

Steel producer committed to Kocks three-roll technology The Chinese special steel producer Henan Jiyuan Iron & Steel Co, Ltd (I&S) has placed an order with Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co KG for a reducing and sizing block (RSB®) 500++/4 for its big bar mill. Following the successful installation and operation of two Kocks RSBs in 2008 and 2020, Jiyuan I&S decided to order a third three-roll block from Kocks – an RSB 500++/4 for the production of medium and large SBQ products. The largest RSB from Kocks is part of Jiyuan I&S’s new big bar revamping project in the Henan province, and will finish most flexible and all straight bar sizes of Ø 50 to 160mm onto the cooling bed. The new RSB is also suitable for the thermomechanical rolling process. In addition to the RSB, the scope of supply includes the roll shop for preparation of the three-roll stands and three-roller guides; the advanced bar mill configurator Bamicon Octopus; and supervision services. Commissioning of the RSB is scheduled for the second quarter of 2022. Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co KG www.kocks.de Mr Brown also confirmed that Vapor-Tek’s managing director, Colin Jones, will stay on with the business: “Colin will be a fantastic addition to our team and his wealth of industry knowledge will be invaluable. We look forward to welcoming him to the Bishopdale family.” Bishopdale Group www.bishopdalegroup.co.uk Bishopdale acquires Vapor-Tek Bishopdale Group, the UK-based holding company for industrial lubricant brands Metalube, Molyslip and United Oil Products, has announced the acquisition of corrosion preventative manufacturer Vapor-Tek. Vapor-Tek’s products help avoid and manage corrosion issues. Since 1967 the company has used its specialist knowledge within a range of industries, from oil and gas to vintage vehicles, to supply corrosion and rust inhibitors that are designed to be clean, quick and simple to use, with high coverage rates and long-term protection. Commenting on the purchase, Bishopdale Group managing di- rector Robert Brown said, “We are excited to welcome Vapor-Tek to the Bishopdale Group. The company’s corrosion preventive products are a great fit within our existing brand portfolio. We pride ourselves on delivering world-leading industrial lubri- cants to a global market and through innovative, best-practice business techniques we have been able to grow the Bishopdale Group into the success it is today. Vapor-Tek is now the next chapter in our journey, and we are excited for the future.”

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