John Cockerill offers one of the most comprehensive and innovative portfolios in the metals industry — covering the full value chain from raw-material preparation to finished strip.
Our mission is to help our clients boost production efficiency, enhance product quality, and advance sustainability, while supporting the global drive toward steelmaking decarbonisation.
Our Metals activities are organised into three complementary segments:
- Iron & Steelmaking (upstream)
- Processing & Rolling (downstream)
- Services & Energy Efficiency (lifecycle support)
This integrated structure enables us to support the entire steelmaking journey — from green primary production to advanced finishing technologies.
We deliver a robust suite of cutting-edge solutions, including Volteron™ (direct electrolysis), JVD® coating and E-Si® electrical steel. Our offering spans equipment, services, and integrated support for both steel and non-ferrous metal producers, covering:
- Reheating furnaces
- Pickling and acid-regeneration systems
- Cold-rolling mills
- Strip-processing lines
- Automation and digitalisation
- Heat-treatment furnaces for molding and forging
Together, we help our clients build smarter, cleaner, and more efficient metal-production ecosystems.
Global Presence and Capabilities: Our Production & Assembly Network
With operations spanning North America, Europe, China, and India, John Cockerill delivers world-class solutions through an integrated network of engineering centres, manufacturing facilities, and service hubs. More than 500 specialists support our Metals activities worldwide, ensuring seamless project execution, reliable delivery, and comprehensive lifecycle support wherever our customers operate.
Excellence in Manufacturing: Our Indian Workshops
Our two state-of-the-art workshops in India are equipped with advanced digital and conventional machinery, enabling the production and assembly of equipment that meets the highest international standards for quality, safety, and performance.
Taloja, India – Centre of Excellence for Cold Rolling Mills & Process Lines
- Dedicated hub for cold-rolling mill manufacturing
- 25,000 m² of industrial space
- High-precision digital and conventional machinery
- 28 assembly stations for rolling mills, process lines, and furnaces
- Highly skilled and experienced engineering teams
- Comprehensive quality inspection systems
- Detail engineering capabilities
Hedavali, India – Large-Scale Fabrication & Finishing Facility
- Monthly production capacity of 150 tonnes
- Sandblasting and painting infrastructure
- 100,000 m² site, including 3,000 m² of covered area equipped with bridge cranes
Salem, USA – Centre of Excellence for Furnace Technologies
Our Salem facility in the United States is a global reference for furnace manufacturing. With more than 6,200 furnace references designed, built, and supplied from this site, it features specialised assembly floors and expertise that support some of the world’s most demanding thermal processes.
Commitment to Sustainability
Every John Cockerill solution integrates environmental responsibility and energy efficiency — from hydrogen-ready furnaces to closed-loop acid systems and recyclable coatings.
We help clients reduce emissions, optimise resources, and operate competitively in a circular, low-carbon economy.
From green steelmaking to advanced rolling, digital automation, and sustainable services, John Cockerill Industry combines heritage, innovation, and responsibility to shape the industry of tomorrow — efficient, competitive, and carbon-neutral.
