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The steam locomotive operation in the Ostrava steelworks ended 50 years ago
On 22 January 1971 the steam locomotive operation was ended in the Ostrava steelworks. At that time, the mill then...
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November 17 initiated a number of changes in the Ostrava steelworks. LIBERTY Ostrava commemorates the journey to free enterprise
After the Velvet Revolution in 1989 when the Ostrava steelworks were renamed Nová huť, national enterprise, fundamental changes took place...
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LIBERTY Steel launches major carbon neutral project in Czech Republic
Sanjeev Gupta, Executive Chairman of LIBERTY Steel Group launches tender for Ostrava’s new hybrid furnaces The project is the first...
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LIBERTY Steel restarts Adhunik Steel in India
• Rescued plant restarts production after just six months • Production restart has restored nearly 1500 jobs • Adhunik will...
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LIBERTY Steel Group makes an offer to acquire thyssenkrupp Steel Europe
LIBERTY Steel Group, part of sustainable industry leader GFG Alliance, has today announced that it has made a non-binding indicative...
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GFG Alliance attracts top executives to Global Advisory Board
Board to provide high-calibre independent advice for GFG Alliance To advise on growth strategy, with a focus on Environment, Social...
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LIBERTY Ostrava to provide more than a hundred apprentices with practical training this year
Every year LIBERTY Ostrava gives an opportunity to apprentices from Ostrava’s vocational schools to get hands on experience in real...
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Roland Junck elected chairman of LIBERTY Ostrava´s Supervisory Board
• Roland Junck, President of LIBERTY Steel Group Europe & UK, elected chairman of the Supervisory Board • Eduard Muřický, Deputy Minister...
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LIBERTY Ostrava restarts Blast Furnace no. 2 following maintenance upgrades
• Restart of Blast Furnace No. 2 highlights the flexibility of the LIBERTY Ostrava business • CZK 44 million of...
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LIBERTY Ostrava receives Government approval to start its journey to carbon neutrality
Ministry of Environment approves Environmental Impact Assessment for new hybrid furnaces New technology will modernise the plant’s steel-making operations, reducing...
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GFG Alliance appoints Roland Junck to spearhead CN30 drive
Sustainable industry leader GFG Alliance has appointed Roland Junck as its new global lead for its CN30 programme, responsible for...
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GFG sets out global plans to adjust to post-COVID-19 economy
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant, lasting impact on the economies of the countries in which GFG Alliance operates....
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