| Outokumpu, Finland, the world�s second largest copper semi-products manufacturer, has recently announced the delivery of a 16,000 tonnes/year UPCAST� continuous casting system to the Iranian copper producer Copper World. The contract was finalised during wire D�sseldorf 2004, and the plant is scheduled for delivery by the end of 2004. To date, Copper World had already installed a 36,000 tonnes/year rod production plant from Continuus Properzi, Italy, with one refinery furnace for recycling copper (FRHC) and one shaft-furnace for ETP copper rod.
Mr Ahmad Orouji, managing director of Copper World, commented: �We are already a copper rod producer so we are familiar with the processes and equipment available. We now want to include oxygen-free rod into our production programme and range of products, while also continuing to produce FRHC and ETP rod with our existing equipment. We chose Outokumpu and UPCAST� technology simply because we are convinced it will bring us the best return on our investment�. Prior to making the final decision, representatives of Copper World visited the production facilities of other producers operating similar UPCAST� systems.
The plant will be designed to produce 8mm oxygen-free copper wire rods and feature separate melting and holding furnaces, which will ensure most efficient melting of raw materials and a consistently low-level of oxygen in the copper. In addition, the latest developments in UPCAST� technology, such as redesigned die-coolers and a new casting programme for the computer-controlled casting machine, will be included to the delivery to Copper World.
Copper World - #47, Varavini Street - Amir Atabak Avenue - Tehran - Iran
Fax: Int�l +98 21 882 22 54
Website: www.copperworld.net
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