# Qarmet begins construction of new HDG and polymer coating complex

Qarmet has begun construction of a new hot dip galvanizing and polymer coating complex in Kazakhstan. The project, with an investment of KZT 84 billion ($155.94 million), will increase annual capacity to 844,000 mt of galvanized steel and 254,000 mt of polymer-coated products, and is expected to be commissioned in 2027, creating 350 jobs.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-10-10
- Where: Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan
- Value: $155.9M (84.0B KZT)
- Jobs: 350
- Starts operating: 2027
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 844,000 mt galvanized steel, 254,000 mt polymer-coated products
- Products: hot dip galvanized steel, polymer-coated steel
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Qarmet](https://endata.com/companies/87792.md)
- [John Cockerill](https://endata.com/companies/43356.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [steelorbis.com](https://www.steelorbis.com/steel-news/latest-news/kazakhstans-qarmet-to-expand-hdg-and-polymer-coating-capacity-with-new-complex-1413998.htm), 2025-10-10: "Kazakhstan-based steelmaker Qarmet has announced that it has begun construction of a new hot dip galvanizing and polymer coating complex today, October 10, marking a key stage in the company’s modernization and capacity expansion strategy."

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