Tosyali Algerie has produced its first cold-rolled steel coil following the successful commissioning of its Pickling and Tandem Cold Mill (PLTCM) line, marking the start of production at the company’s new cold rolling complex.
The first product manufactured was a pickled and oiled coil, representing a key milestone in the expansion of Tosyali Algerie’s flat steel production capabilities.
The new cold rolling complex is designed to supply high-quality cold-rolled flat steel products for the automotive, home appliance, construction, energy and advanced manufacturing sectors, meeting international quality standards.
The commissioning of the PLTCM line strengthens Tosyali Algerie’s downstream value-added steel production, expanding its product portfolio beyond hot-rolled flat products and supporting the company’s strategy to increase exports and strengthen Algeria’s position in regional and global steel markets.
The project forms part of Tosyali Algerie’s broader investment programme to develop an integrated flat steel production base and increase domestic value addition in the country’s steel industry.
Tosyali Algerie’s flat steel complex project includes a DRI plant, EAF, hot and cold rolling mills, and a galvanizing mill. Tosyali also produces rebar and wire rod with an annual capacity of 3.8 mln tons and operates a 400,000 tons per year helical submerged arc welding pipe mill in Algeria.
Tosyali Algerie is Africa’s largest integrated iron and steel complex, producing more than 6 mln tons of liquid steel annually. Its integrated operations include fully commissioned DRI, billet, rebar, wire rod and pipe production lines. The company has recently commissioned hot-rolled and cold-rolled flat steel facilities and is completing downstream galvanizing and automotive-grade steel processing units under its Phase 4 expansion, which will raise total steelmaking capacity to 9.5 mln tons per year.