Established in 1901, Essar Steel Algoma Inc. is an integrated steel producer based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. The company was known as Algoma Steel Inc. until 2007 when it was acquired by Essar Steel Holdings Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Essar Global Ltd.

Capacity
Essar Steel Algoma’s current production capacity is 4mtpa. Work on expanding the capacity is underway.

Facilities
Essar Steel Algoma boasts of integrated steelmaking operations and a flexible manufacturing process for sheet / plate mix. Some of the key equipment at the plant include a low-cost, technologically advanced Direct Strip Production Complex (DSPC), a slabcaster, a 106-inch strip mill (one of the widest in North America), a 166-inch plate mill, a cold mill and blanking facility that helps produce steel customized for client requirements, and a welded beam division.

Strengths
High-end, custom-made products, as well as proximity to the demand-driven North American market and Fortune 500 customers make Essar Steel Algoma a significant element of Essar’s global expansion plans.

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