U.S. Steel Košice will invest $130 million in Košice

It will construct a new line to produce more electrical steel.

US Steel KošiceUS Steel Košice (Source: Courtesy of USSK)

The U.S. Steel Košice (USSK) steelworks will build a new line for the production of non-grained oriented electrical steel, investing $130 million. Its production capacity is expected to be roughly 100,000 tonnes a year, the TASR newswire reported.

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The construction will start in mid-2019, while it is expected to launch production at the end of 2020, said Ján Bača, a USSK spokesperson.

Slovakia as a steel-production leader

"We are going to build this new line for non-grain oriented electrical steel because of the growing demand from our clients," said USSK President James. E. Bruno, as quoted by TASR.

He considers Slovakia to be a European leader in the steel industry, adding that the USSK wants to become a long-term, priority supplier of steel for global players.

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The new line will manufacture high-quality and advanced electrical steel sheets, which can be used in e-cars, or for manufacturing devices that produce electricity, He added.

"I welcome this investment and orientation towards this sector since electromobility will become a trend in Slovakia in the years to come," said Economy Minister Peter Žiga, as quoted by the regional Korzár daily.

No stimuli will be provided

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Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini considers the investment good news, especially after the months of speculation that the Americans want to sell the company.

"The decision to invest more than $130 million is a good signal for all the people living in Košice," said Pellegrini, as quoted by Korzár, adding that the investment confirms that USSK wants to remain in Slovakia.

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The prime minister confirmed that the company did not ask for any stimuli.

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