August 6, HBIS Chairman met Primetals Technologies China CEO Tomislav Koledic in Shanghai and discussed to deepen the strategic partnership and the mutually beneficial cooperation.

Primetals Technologies CTO Alexander Fleischanderl was also in the meeting.

Liu Jian said, the cooperation between HBIS Group and Primetals has a long history. Over the years, the two sides have achieved remarkable cooperation in technology, projects, capital and other fields. Especially the successful commissioning of HBIS Group new 460mm thick plate continuous casting machine project has elevated the strategic partnership to a new height. HBIS Group is fully leveraging its equipment and technological advantages, further optimizing indicators, and enhancing the company's competitiveness. We expect that Primetals keep the service concept of the entire life cycle, comprehensively ensure the stable and smooth operation of cooperative projects, and continuously optimize and improve various indicators. Both sides need further deepen exchanges and communication, and work together to make breakthroughs in accelerating the development of new technologies and creating new business models, so as to achieve a higher level of mutual benefit.

Mr.Koledic said, HBIS is one of the most important strategic customers for Primetals. The cooperation between the two sides in technical projects, joint ventures and other aspects has achieved fruitful results, and the comprehensive strategic partnership has been continuously deepened. Facing the challenges brought by the steel market situation, Primetals will keep a service attitude that customers satisfy, leverage its technological advantages, and provide strong support for HBIS to enhance the competitiveness of its products. It is expected that in the future, both sides will enhance communication and exchanges, further explore potential and expand space in areas such as technical services, green steel, digitalization, and third-party market development, promote continuous new breakthroughs in cooperation, and achieve common development and progress.

Executives from HBIS and Primetals Technologies China were also in the meeting.