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For the first time in MMK’s history, the implementation and launch of a large industrial enterprise resource planning system (ERP) was carried out remotely.

Within its Industry 4.0 strategic initiative, Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) is actively expanding the scope of its application of RPA (Robotic Process Automation) technology.

Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) is completing the reconstruction of hot-rolling mill 2500 (Sheet Rolling Shop No.4), which will expand the size and brand range of the mill, significantly improve the quality of the end products and increase the capacity of the unit up to 5,300 million tonnes of rolled metal per year. The hot launch of mill 2500 is planned in the first ten days of July 2020.

The continuous hot-dip galvanising unit, located in sheet-rolling shop No. 11 of Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK), produced 38,014 tonnes of galvanised rolled metal in May 2020, a record level of production for this unit since its launch. 

On 12 June, Russia Day, President Vladimir Putin presented the traditional Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation awards to representatives of various professions who displayed an excellent performance in their work (the awards are given every year). Among the recipients of the award was an employee of MMK, Alexander Motorin, an operator of the MMK hot-rolling mill control post, who has worked at the mill for more than 30 years. 

PJSC Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works’ ("MMK") hot-rolled products Mill 2000, produced 534,174 tonnes of metal in May 2020, setting an all-time record for monthly output. 

Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) continues to implement its “Industry 4.0” strategic initiative. A key element of MMK Group's development strategy up to 2025 is digitalisation, which covers an increasing number of MMK's business processes, and increases productivity and product quality. Digitalisation also ensures employee safety and increases their efficiency, eliminates routine tasks, and helps to meet customer expectations and keep up with the demands of the modern world. 

At Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK), the reconstruction of the blast furnace No. 2 is entering its final phase. The updated unit is due to be commissioned in July.