Innovation in steelmaking

State-of-the-art steel

Innovation

Throughout the industrial cycle

Research in processes and product development is essential for Ternium’s growth. The R&D lab at our Ternium Industrial Center in Pesquería in Mexico is fully equipped with cutting-edge technology for the simulation of processes that take place at the plants as well as for advanced product simulations. With a network of more than 50 universities and laboratories in the public and private sectors, our research program is unique in Latin America and covers the entire industrial cycle.

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Towards a smart factory

In 2017, Ternium started to implement a series of new technologies to improve productivity, efficiency and industrial safety. As of today, more than 1,000 employees in industrial and commercial areas have mobile devices so they can perform on-site as well as remote tasks. Through the use of Virtual Reality, we can provide training in the handling of high-complexity equipment, exposing future operators to an actual representation of what takes place at the plant. 3D printers and scanners play a vital role in maintenance and operations areas.

Industry 4.0

Our technological advancements offer a great opportunity to optimize processes. We seek to extend the benefits of having real-time information and data to our entire value chain. We also look to extend our digital tools to our suppliers and customers so that they can be part of the change and continuous evolution process.

One material, endless possibilities

A large number of co-products result from the steel manufacturing process. These can be reutilized, thus helping to reduce CO2 emissions. In the last years, we have achieved a 100% material efficiency and the number of co-products resulting from the manufacturing processes has increased significantly. In 2017 we started performing life cycle assessments of some products to elaborate corresponding EPDs (environmental product declarations). As members of the World Steel Association we submit our indicators to the Climate Action, Sustainability and Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) programs

100%

Material efficiency.
3,1

Million tons of scrap recycled in 2021.

Ternium quality

At Ternium we are committed to developing all our products and services based on the highest quality standards. We are driven by a continuous improvement philosophy and we seek innovative solutions to overcome our clients’ expectations.

Implement and continuously improve our Quality Management System.
Maintain transparent communication with our clients.
Build long-term trust relations with our suppliers.
Prioritize planning, integration, quality of life and the safety of our employees.
Promote the welfare of the local communities.
Prioritize environmental protection.
Continuously train, motivate and assess our human resources.