The Complete EPS Information And Video Library
INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS COVERING EPS
Metal Center News, May 2011
- "TMW: EPS Ready For Rollout"
- features EPS Sheet Line
- review of EPS advantages over
acid pickling
- "EPS Pickling Increases Roughness"
- explains how EPS produces target Ra
- explains why different surface Ra values
are useful in different applications
Stahl & Eisen, August 2009
- published in German only
- Overview of EPS technology and
the Alpha coil-to-coil line - preview next-generation EPS Cell
- "Technology Spotlight: EPS vs. P&O"
- overview of EPS technology, Alpha Line
- discusses EPS product testing and
interviews EPS users
Iron & Steel Technology, Aug. 2008
- reprint of award-winning white paper
- reviews EPS technology development
and substantial testing involved - previews 'Alpha' EPS coil-to-coil line
LATEST EPS ANNOUNCEMENTS
EPS vs. Acid Pickled Surface Texture Study
November 2, 2011
(Red Bud, IL) The Material Works, Ltd., released results of a study in which the surface texture of samples of EPS-processed and acid-pickled steel were analyzed using non-contact optical profilometry. The study evaluated bare steel, chromated samples and chromated and e-coated samples. While the bare EPS samples exhibited a higher Ra than the acid pickled samples , the painted EPS samples had a smoother surface, due to the uniformity of the EPS surface. Get full details . . .
EPS Coil Line Manufacturer For India
October 31, 2011
(Mumbai, India) Leak-Proof Steel Plant Projects, a leading producer of flat rolled steel processing equipment and acid pickling lines, has been qualified as an EPS Coil Line Manufacturer to serve the Indian market. LPSPP is accepting inquires for EPS Coil Lines, the integration of EPS Cells into slitting or cut-to-length lines, and replacement of acid pickling tanks with EPS cells in existing acid pickling lines. Get full details . . .
Rick Thomas Named EPS Sales Director
October 11, 2011
(Red Bud, IL) The Material Works, Ltd., a leading flat rolled steel toll processing and technology development company, today announced that Rick Thomas has been named the Director of Sales for its Technology Division. In this role Thomas, a twelve year employee of TMW who was most recently Director of Customer Service, will lead the worldwide EPS sales efforts. Get full details . . .
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August 29, 2011
(Mishawaka, IN) Stripco Inc., a leading flat rolled steel processor, today announced an expansion of its Mishawaka, Indiana operations to host a new EPS Coil Line. The Stripco EPS pickling line, with an annual capacity of 200,000 tons, will process hot rolled black strip up to 0.375" thick and 72" wide. The line is expected to be operational in December, 2011. Get full details . . .
August 9, 2011
(Louisville, KY) Steel Technologies LLC., one of the leading flat rolled steel processors in North America, today announced it will begin construction of a 300,000 sq. ft. pickling and processing operation in Monterrey, Mexico. The facility, expected to begin operation late 2012, will utilize Eco Pickled Surface (EPS) technology from The Material Works to perform environmentally-friendly pickling of strip steel. Get full details . . .
June 24, 2011
(New York City) The Material Works, Ltd., a leading flat rolled steel toll processing and technology development company, received the American Metal Market's 2011 Award for Steel Excellence in the Environmental Responsibility and Stewardship category for its development of the Eco Pickled Surface (EPS) process. The patented EPS process was also nominated for a second Steel Excellence award in the Best Innovation category. Get full details . . .
EPS Video Clips
As EPS market coverage expands we expect to make more
short videos. Below is a video of the EPS Sheet Line at TMW.
Check back for future titles in the EPS Video Library.





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