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The Kobe Steel Group, formerly known as Kawasaki Steel Corporation, is the second largest steelmaker in Japan. The group has its headquarters in Kobe, on the southern island of Honshu. It has operations in 44 countries and has a total workforce of 50,000 employees worldwide.
Kobe Steel is an integrated steel maker focusing on both traditional steelmaking and cutting edge metallurgical technologies.
In steelmaking, Kobe steel has a broad array of production lines across Japan, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products for various industries, ranging from automobile and construction to consumer goods. Kobe Steel has also developed advanced technologies for continuously cast steels which includes ultra-low carbon steel, and high-strength steel, as well as a range of specialized products.
In heat-treating technology, Kobe Steel plays a leading role in the automotive and various other industries by applying its proprietary technologies for heat treatment, surface finishing and hot-rolling.
Kobe Steels Plate & Sheet Center is engaged in producing heavy plates and sheets, including laminated steel and wear-resistant plates. Its technologies are used to form sheets and plates with excellent mechanical properties, weldability, fatigue strength and other related qualities. Its proprietary technologies are also employed to produce heavy plates in high strength grades and in large sizes with a high degree of flatness and a superbly consistent surface texture.
Mitsubishi Steel Manufacturing is a part of the Kobe Steel Group, and is a leading producer of iron and steel products. Mitsubishi Steels main products are hot-rolled carbon steel and stainless steel plates, galvanized steel sheets, line pipes and various welded steel products for various applications. Mitsubishi Steel is also known for itsquality production technology and state-of-the-art metallurgical processes.
Finally, New Nippon Industrial Co., Ltd. is a part of the Kobe Steel group, and is a leading producer of specialty steel products. New Nippon produces and supplies products including clad steel, steam-electric steel, pressure vessel steel, special purpose steel and other high-grade alloy steel products. The center also distributes electromagnetic and induction heating technologies, and is well-known for its proprietary process of hot working.
Kobe Steel has achieved great success in both traditional steelmaking and cutting edge technologies by combining its extensive research capabilities with innovative applications. With a global presence and a wide range of quality steel products, Kobe Steel is well on its way to becoming one of the worlds leading steelmakers.
