Morocco’s leading flat steel producer Maghreb Steel has strengthened steelmaking efficiency and workplace safety by installing new automated systems supplied by MORE, a manufacturer of chemical energy and auxiliary equipment for the steel industry.
The company has commissioned MOTANK, a remote-controlled ram that removes scrap from the slag door to prevent blockages, and STROP, a hydraulic system that clears obstructions from the EBT (Empty Body Taphole) using a powerful rod. Both systems eliminate hazardous manual tasks from the melt shop floor, significantly improving operational safety.
The upgrades form part of Maghreb Steel’s broader “Zero accidents by choice” strategy, which places worker safety at the centre of all technological investments. The company has also reinforced its organizational structure to promote the highest health and safety standards through a proactive, company-wide approach.
Maghreb Steel, the country’s sole flat steel producer with an annual capacity of 1 mln tons, manufactures hot-rolled, cold-rolled, galvanized and pre-painted coils and sheets.
