Insights & Expertise
Expert Insights for Steel Mill Performance & Roll Optimization
Stay up to date with the latest in mill roll technology, steel production trends, and sourcing best practices. Whether you’re a roll shop manager, purchasing lead, or technical engineer, our blog delivers practical insights, performance tips, and industry analysis to help you make smarter decisions and keep your line running strong.
From selecting the right roll materials to understanding global steel supply shifts — we cover what matters to today’s mills.
Topics We Cover:
- Roll selection & maintenance best practices
- Steel market insights & pricing shifts
- Technology in rolling mills
- Supplier management & sourcing tips
- Case studies & application stories
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Technical Paper Award Winners!
Rob Kibler & Chris Hixon of MBI Rolls, LLC were the technical paper award winners at the Fall 2018 IRD (Institute of Roll Designers) Associations, Inc. Meetings held October 8-13, 2018 at the Water’s Edge in Westbrook, Connecticut hosted by Nucor Steel. Their paper presentation was given to steel industry operators and showcased how different…
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Rolling Mills Helpful links
Steelmaking: Rolling – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xnKmt_gsLsSteel: From Start to Finish – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l7JqonyoKA
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MBI Related Companies Helpful links
M. Brashem, Inc. – www.mbrashem.comMB Metals, Inc. – www.mbmetals.comMaster Roll Manufacturing – www.master-roll.com
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Steel Making News & Information
American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) – http://www.aiis.org/news/American Metal Market – http://www.amm.com/Steel on the Net – http://www.steelonthenet.com/news.phpWorld Steel News – http://www.worldsteelnews.com/