Morgan Starts Up Russian Copper Rod Mill
WORCESTER, Mass., USA, 16 October, 2007

Zao Kyshtym Electrolytic Copper Plant of Ekaterinburg, Russia, has started up a single-strand copper rod mill supplied by Morgan Construction Company. This is the second SCR system purchased by Russian Copper Company, the parent company of Kyshtym. The first system is operated by NMZ at Velíky Novgorod, Russia.

In announcing the start up, John T. Buell, Manager, Non-Ferrous Sales, noted the SCR 2000 copper system is being supplied to Kyshtym by the Southwire Company of Carrollton, GA. Morgan supervised the installation and start up of the mill.

Under the terms of contract, Morgan supplied the mill with an entry shear, a12-inch stand, eight 8-inch stands, a pickling line, turndown, pinch roll, coiler, and a five-station conveyor. The mill is designed to produce 8mm to 16mm copper rod at 12 metric metric tonnes per hour.

Buell added that the mill shipped last December and start up was achieved in August 2007.

Morgan and Southwire have worked together for more than 30 years. During that time, Morgan has built more than 60 non-ferrous mills for Southwire customers, in addition to completing some 30 upgrades. Morgan Construction Company is a designer and producer of high-quality rolling mill products and services for the metal industry worldwide.

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