JSW Steel's US arm begins phase-II upgrade to reach newer markets

Baytown plate mill expansion scheduled for completion 2023

JSW Steel Limited’s US arm JSW Steel (USA) Inc today commenced its second phase to upgrade the plate mill facility located at Baytown in Texas.

Expected to complete in the second half of 2023, phase II is part of JSW USA’s plan to grow its steel manufacturing operations in Baytown.

This project involves addition of 4-Hi finishing mill, pre-leveler, accelerated cooling system/direct quench (ACC/DQ), cooling beds and new roll shop, said the Sajjan Jindal-led company in its release today.

“The continuation of these strategic capital upgrades at our facilities in USA will further strengthen JSW USA’s position as a high-quality,