JTL Industries Ltd, a manufacturer of steel tubes and non-ferrous metal products, has completed the hot trial of its Pickling Line and commenced cold trials of the Galvanising (GP) Line at its Maharashtra manufacturing facility.
The developments mark further progress towards operationalising the facility and expanding the company’s downstream processing and value-added steel product capabilities.
Pickling line enables further processing
Pickling is a surface-treatment process that removes oxide scale formed during the hot rolling of steel coils, producing a clean and uniform steel surface.
The processed material, known as Hot Rolled Pickled and Oiled (HRPO) steel, can be used for further processing through galvanising and colour coating lines. It also finds applications in the automobile industry.
GP line trials underway
The commencement of cold trials on the GP Line marks progress in the company’s downstream value-added processing capabilities.
The Colour Coating Line and other associated processes are also expected to commence shortly. These facilities are intended to expand JTL Industries’ value-added product portfolio and help address a wider range of customer requirements.
Company targets 30% growth
The company expects the additional processing capabilities to strengthen its product mix and support its growth plans. With the pickling line hot trial completed, GP Line cold trials underway and the Colour Coating Line progressing towards commissioning, JTL Industries believes it is on track to achieve 30% growth for the full financial year.
“With progress towards commissioning of our Colour Coating Line, we are steadily strengthening our downstream capabilities and expanding our presence in value-added steel products. These investments are expected to enhance our product mix, improve our ability to meet evolving customer requirements and create a stronger foundation for sustainable growth,” JTL Industries, Managing Director, Madan Mohan, said.
Manufacturing capacity across four States
JTL Industries operates manufacturing facilities in Punjab, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Himachal Pradesh, including those of its subsidiaries.
The company has a cumulative pipe manufacturing capacity of approximately 9,36,000 tonnes per annum (TPA), of which around 3,00,000 TPA is dedicated to backward integration.