Iran Achieves Milestone with First-Ever Production of ATOS60-Grade Steel Sheet

Iran Achieves Milestone with First-Ever Production of ATOS60-Grade Steel Sheet

The pursuit of high value-added products has emerged as a strategic priority for Saba Steel and Rolling Mill Company in recent years. In line with the objectives set by Mobarakeh Steel Company Group, particularly focusing on enhancing customer satisfaction and expanding high-value offerings, Saba Steel is actively enhancing its product portfolio.

Qasem Khoshdelpour, the CEO of Saba Steel and Rolling Mill, emphasized the company’s commitment to this strategic initiative, stating: “With the support of MSC Group management and the efforts of our colleagues at Saba, we have successfully designed and produced another high-strength hot-rolled automotive steel grade—HAS60, equivalent in quality to ATOS60—and added it to our product basket.”

Khoshdelpour further noted that tailoring production quality based on usage applications not only improves customer satisfaction but also fosters closer collaboration with clients, resulting in products tailored to meet their specific requirements.

According to Khoshdelpour, leveraging local expertise, technical know-how, and a spirit of teamwork has empowered Saba Steel to pursue globally competitive steel products. He congratulated MSC Group, business partners, and all stakeholders on achieving this milestone—the first-ever domestic production of this steel grade in Iran.

Operational Perspective

Bahman Khalili, Chief Operating Officer of Saba Steel and Rolling Mill, shared insights on this achievement: “Alongside quantity, we have always focused on enhancing quality and developing high-value, innovative products.”

Khalili explained that detailed production planning and consistent support for manufacturing lines have created a solid foundation for product innovation within the company. He noted that producing new steel grades, particularly for the automotive industry, necessitates special measures throughout steelmaking, casting, and rolling processes, as well as thorough risk assessments at each stage to minimize production challenges.

He added: “Through issue identification and holding multiple technical sessions, we have successfully produced grades comparable to those made by leading global steelmakers.”

  • The HAS60 grade, commercially known as ATOS60, is utilized in the manufacturing of heavy vehicles.
  • This production marks a significant step toward enhancing Saba’s product range.
  • It also addresses local demand for import-substitute steel.

Khalili expressed gratitude for his colleagues’ dedication, stating his hope that Saba Steel will continue to introduce an even wider array of advanced products with higher added value.

Technology Focus

Arash Hajipour, Technology Director of Saba Steel and Rolling Mill, shed light on the company’s strategic direction: “With modern equipment, high technical competence, and a focus on high-yield specialty grades, Saba aims to produce steel that promotes public welfare, safety, and environmental protection while reducing import dependency.”

He underscored the automotive industry’s significant role in daily life, noting that automakers have long been key partners of Saba Steel. Reducing emissions, protecting the environment, and improving safety are central to modern automotive design. These goals can only be achieved by replacing outdated steels with new-generation grades.

Producing high-strength automotive steels like HAS60 not only saves foreign currency but also simplifies logistics, enables faster local supply, enhances technical support, and promotes synergy across the value chain. Hajipour emphasized: “ATOS60’s most notable feature is its high strength-to-weight ratio, which contributes to vehicle weight reduction, improved fuel efficiency, and lower emissions.”

This breakthrough, achieved through domestic knowledge and dedication, reflects the strategic capabilities of Saba Steel. Hajipour concluded by congratulating all employees, stakeholders, and business partners for this invaluable accomplishment.

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