The hot-rolling mill at Nakayama Steel Works, Ltd.’s Funamachi Works resumed operations on 17 October after restoration work and safety checks following the fire-related shutdown in September. Downstream lines are also expected to gradually return to normal operations.
Nakayama Steel Works, Ltd. announced that it had suspended operations at the hot-rolling mill at its Funamachi Works following a fire at the plant in September. The company proceeded with an on-site investigation and restoration work, then decided to resume operations after safety checks. The restart date was set for 17 October, later than initially expected.
Production adjustments had been made on some downstream lines due to the hot-rolling mill shutdown, but the company expects each line to gradually return to normal operations following completion of the restoration work and safety checks. The company is expected to continue restoring the lines in stages.