# thyssenkrupp Steel to build new hot-dip galvanizing line in Dortmund

thyssenkrupp Steel has approved construction of a new hot-dip galvanizing line at its Dortmund site, with an investment in the low three-digit million euro range. The line will create over 100 jobs and is planned to start up in early 2021.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2018-08-31
- Where: Dortmund, Germany
- Value: $116.0M (100.0M EUR)
- Jobs: 100
- Starts operating: 2021
- Status: announced
- Products: hot-dip galvanized steel coils, zinc-magnesium coatings
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [thyssenkrupp Steel](https://endata.com/companies/34054.md)

## Sources

- [thyssenkrupp-steel.com](https://www.thyssenkrupp-steel.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/strong-signal-for-innovation-and-employment-in-the-ruhr.html), 2018-08-31: "As a close partner to our customers we understand the rising demand for premium hot-dip galvanized materials and will meet it in the best possible way."

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