JSW JFE Electrical Steel Nashik Private Limited, one of India’s pioneering manufacturers of Cold Rolled Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel (CRGO), has awarded a significant contract to John Cockerill India Limited for the engineering, design, manufacturing, and supply of advanced tunnel furnaces for its Nashik facility. The agreement also includes supervision of erection and commissioning to ensure performance guarantees, with completion expected by the first quarter of 2027.
Under the contract, John Cockerill India will supply all critical components for the tunnel furnaces, including cutting-edge coil handling systems. The scope further encompasses the supervision of erection and commissioning, ensuring smooth integration and optimal operational efficiency.
The tunnel furnace plays a vital role in the processing of Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel (GOES), where controlled high-temperature heating in a protective atmosphere enhances the steel’s magnetic properties and microstructure. This process is crucial for producing materials used in high-efficiency power transformers and other essential components of power transmission systems.
This order is part of JSW JFE Electrical Steel Nashik’s major expansion plan, which aims to increase CRGO production capacity from 50,000 tons per annum (TPA) to 250,000 TPA—addressing India’s growing demand for energy-efficient electrical infrastructure.
Frederic Martin, Managing Director of John Cockerill India Limited, commented “This project reflects JSW JFE Electrical Steel Nashik’s continued trust in John Cockerill’s expertise and technology, built on a legacy of successful collaborations within the John Cockerill Group. Our advanced furnace technology and dedication to performance excellence will help deliver high-quality electrical steel essential to India’s expanding power infrastructure.”
Joydeep Bhattacharjee, CEO of JSW JFE Electrical Steel Nashik Pvt Ltd, added “This expansion is a milestone in our efforts to boost India’s self-reliance in high-grade electrical steel production. Partnering with John Cockerill strengthens our ability to meet world-class manufacturing standards and serve the country’s rising demand for energy-efficient transformers and power infrastructure.”
With this contract, John Cockerill India reinforces its position as a trusted technology provider delivering high-performance, innovative solutions to the steel industry.
John Cockerill India serves as the Indian hub and center of excellence for cold rolling mill complexes and is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of reversible cold rolling mills. The company has developed extensive expertise in processing lines, rolling mills, and thermal and chemical processes, while also offering auxiliary steel treatment equipment.
John Cockerill India delivers the full range of John Cockerill Industry’s products and services, coordinating local engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing. As an international specialist in industrial processes, the company designs and supplies solutions for cold rolling mills, processing lines, thermal and chemical treatment installations for both the steel and non-ferrous industries, and advanced heat treatment technologies for aviation, forging, casting, and hydrometallurgical processes.
