A green steel technology company has announced the completion of significant upgrades to the world leading R&D capabilities at its Technology Centre in Middlesbrough.
Binding Solutions Limited (BSL) is now able to accelerate the commercialisation of its Cold Agglomerated Pellet (“CAP”) technology by offering clients an enhanced range of research, technical support and product testing services significantly reducing development timelines.
Following the commissioning of the first phase of BSL’s pilot plant in November 2023, the Company has now completed the commissioning of the second phase of the plant. The Phase two expansion increases the pilot plant’s capabilities through the integration of an ore drying system, milling plant, and pellet curing system. These additions significantly expand BSL’s processing capabilities, enabling the pelletisation of a wider variety of ores.
In addition, new state of the art hot testing equipment has been installed and commissioned at the Technology Centre enabling BSL to simulate conditions in direct reduction plants and blast furnaces to ensure its CAPs meet customer requirements covering key ISO standards. Due to significant demand, BSL is already conducting a feasibility study to further increase hot testing capacity.
Julian Lee, CEO of Binding Solutions, said: “Our continued investment in our world leading Middlesbrough Technology Centre reflects our growing confidence in BSL’s cold agglomeration technology and the contribution it can make to enabling green steel production. The upgraded facilities will enable our team to work more closely with customers and accelerate the commercialisation of our technology. This further enhances the competitive advantage we are building through our investment, the deep expertise of our team and the growing technical know how we are building.”
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