Godawari Power & Ispat Limited awards contract to John Cockerill India Limited for 6 Hi Reversible Cold Rolling Mill at Tilda, Raipur

Godawari Power and Ispat Ltd. (GPIL), one of India’s leading steel producers for over two decades, operates integrated facilities spanning DRI, blast furnaces, power generation, and has established itself as a leader in the long products segment.

As part of its ambitious expansion strategy, GPIL is setting up a 2 MTPA greenfield integrated steel plant, which will feature a state-of-the-art 6-Hi Reversible Cold Rolling Mill (CRM).

GPIL has entrusted John Cockerill India Limited with the contract for the engineering, design, manufacture, and supply of this mill. The scope also includes supervision of erection and commissioning, ensuring full contractual performance guarantees.

The new Cold Rolling Mill (CRM) will have an annual capacity of 300,000 tonnes, capable of processing strip widths up to 1,500 mm and producing output thicknesses ranging from 2.0 mm down to 0.15 mm, at speeds of up to 1,400 mpm. This state-of-the-art mill will be equipped with the latest rolling technology and an advanced mill management system to ensure superior strip quality at optimized operating costs.

The project will be executed at John Cockerill India Limited’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Taloja near Mumbai, supported by its expert engineering team and complemented with high-quality components from reputed global suppliers.

“This order reflects GPIL’s confidence in our technology, engineering expertise, and long-standing legacy in cold rolling,” said Frédéric Martin, Managing Director, John Cockerill India Limited.

“At GPIL, we are committed to advancing sustainable steelmaking and processing practices while strengthening efficiency and quality,” said Mr. Anil Mittal, Chief Operating Officer, Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd.

With this contract, John Cockerill India Limited further consolidates its position as a trusted partner to the Indian steel industry, delivering innovative, high-performance, and environmentally responsible solutions. Backed by over four decades of expertise, John Cockerill India Limited has been a pioneer in cold rolling technology since 1980, credited with introducing several first-of-its-kind indigenously developed mills in India. Having successfully delivered more than 100 customised cold rolling mills worldwide and around 70 mills currently operating in leading steel processing plants across India, John Cockerill India Limited continues to set industry benchmarks in innovation, engineering excellence, and reliability.