ESR6 Inauguration
At the end of February, we celebrated the official inauguration of our sixth ESR (electro-slag remelting) furnace. Designed in line with our overriding commitment to safety and equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the ESR#6 project totaled more than 57,000 hours worked.
During the inauguration event that brought together the project’s #TimeOfSteel, we paid tribute to the #highlights, discussed the market and reflected on our 50-year journey since the installation of the company’s first ESR.
voestalpine HUB
March saw the inauguration of the voestalpine HUB, a collaborative space designed to promote synergy between Villares Metals and other companies in the voestalpine Group: Aços Böhler-Uddeholm do Brasil, voestalpine Meincol and voestalpine group-it Brasil.
We now have a complete environment, equipped with state-of-the-art technology for training, meetings and gatherings. All this is surrounded by an incredible natural landscape, which makes Villares Metals not only a steel and special alloy production plant, but also a place of singular beauty.
1 Good Practices Fair
To close (or start 2024!) on a high note, on the 5th we held the 1st Good Practices Fair where our team presented their improvement projects implemented over the last year, based on the VM3 methodology (Villares Metals Manufatura Modelo).
In addition to expanding knowledge, the event also promoted the recognition of our talents, teamwork and collaboration between areas, as well as reinforcing our constant quest for excellence.