Lodhia Industries selects Danieli for new bar and wire-rod mill in Tanzania

Lodhia Industries has signed a contract with Danieli for the supply of a new state-of-the-art bar and wire-rod rolling mill complex in Tanzania. The project represents a major strategic investment for Lodhia Industries and reinforces its commitment to strengthening steel production capacity in East Africa.

The new rolling mill will have an annual production capacity of 300,000 tons and will manufacture finished straight bars and smooth wire rod for local and regional markets. The bar mill will produce rebar in diameters ranging from 8 to 32 mm, while the wire-rod line will roll smooth wire rod from 5.5 to 8 mm, with coil weights of 2 metric tons plus.

Danieli’s scope of supply includes advanced rolling technology for both the bar and wire-rod lines. The bar mill will be equipped with 14 cartridge-type GCC stands, a BGV six-pass finishing block, and an in-line quenching and tempering cooling system, complemented by twin-channel high-speed discharge to the cooling bed. The wire-rod line will feature a BGV four-pass finishing block, an in-line cooling system, and Danieli’s patented high-tech oil-film bearing laying head, ensuring high operational stability and excellent coil quality.

The rolling complex will process 150×150 mm billets, with provisions for a future upgrade to 165×165 mm billets. The layout also allows for the future installation of a latest-generation Horizontal Billet Welder (HBW), enabling endless rolling on the bar line to improve yield, productivity, and overall operational efficiency.

Designed with a strong focus on efficiency and sustainability, the new mill will incorporate advanced cooling technologies and optimized endless rolling processes to reduce energy consumption and material waste. This investment supports Lodhia Industries’ long-term strategy of environmentally responsible steel production while meeting growing regional demand.

Commissioning of the new rolling mill is planned for the first half of 2027.