# SMS group wins contract to replace converter at ArcelorMittal Dofasco

ArcelorMittal Dofasco has awarded SMS group a contract to supply a replacement 320-ton KOBM converter and gear drive for its steel plant in Hamilton, Ontario. The project includes installation of a torque compensator in May 2020 and full converter replacement in Q2 2021.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2020-02-05
- Where: Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 320 tons per heat
- Products: steel converter equipment
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [SMS group](https://endata.com/companies/2366.md) (supplier)
- [ArcelorMittal Dofasco](https://endata.com/companies/44895.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [foundry-planet.com](https://www.foundry-planet.com/d/sms-group-to-replace-the-largest-converter-in-north-america-at-arcelormittal-dofasco-employing-latest-technological-features/), 2020-02-05: "The project goals are to replace the existing equipment, which is approaching its end of life, with new equipment incorporating the latest technological developments."

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