Germany, July 4 -- After around two years of construction and assembly work, thyssenkrupp Steel Europe has implemented major strategic investments at the Duisburg location. With the core facilities now completed, Germany's largest steelmaker has modernized and optimized its production network at key interfaces. The new continuous casting line 4, the extensively modernized hot strip mill 4 with two new walking beam furnaces, and fully automated slab logistics are at the center of the major project. This means thyssenkrupp Steel possesses one of the most modern plant networks in the European steel industry. The new units will replace the 20-year-old casting rolling line as a means of meeting increasing customer expectations and satisfying the...