On June 23, Dongkuk Steel held a ceremony at its Pohang plant to celebrate the achievement of 25 million tons in cumulative beam production and the stabilization of the D-Megabeam production system. The event was attended by over 70 participants, including CEO Choi Sam-young, Pohang Plant Manager Lee Chi-gwang, union officials, and management and production staff.
Beams are steel products with a cross-sectional shape used as the framework for buildings such as bridges. Since the first operation of its beam factory in December 1997, Dongkuk Steel has reached this milestone in 29 years. This amount is equivalent to the weight of approximately 3,500 Eiffel Towers and could circle the Earth 6.5 times if using standard H-beams.
The company also celebrated the completion of its D-Megabeam production system. D-Megabeam is a new high-value beam product that was first produced last year. It is distinguished by its welded structure and custom large-scale production capabilities.
With the recent increase in large infrastructure projects such as AI data centers, plants, and logistics centers, sales have surged. Over the past year, Dongkuk Steel has stabilized its production system by exceeding monthly production limits through precise research, including adjustments to welding angles.
Choi Sam-young, CEO of Dongkuk Steel, stated, "This achievement was made possible by the dedication of our employees, who have worked hard to produce and supply a variety of products that meet customer demands. As the beam market evolves, we will lead the future market based on Dongkuk's unique collaborative capabilities and technological competitiveness."
Additionally, Dongkuk Steel has posted a video on its group YouTube channel showcasing the history of beam production at the Pohang plant, highlighting its growth since 1997.
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