Nippon Steel Kimitsu Works Suspension of production due to typhoon approach October 10 15:41
In preparation for the approach of Typhoon No. 19, Nippon Steel, a major steel company, has decided to suspend production at the “Kimitsu Steel Works” in Chiba Prefecture before entering the typhoon area.
At Kimitsu Steel Works, the main production base of Nippon Steel in Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture, a typhoon No. 15 last month caused a damage to the chimney, which is about 70 meters high, that collapses in a strong wind. It was.
For this reason, part of the production line for steel products for automobiles has been stopped, and we are working to restore equipment within the year.
In preparation for the approach of Typhoon No. 19, Nippon Steel will secure its safety. Before the typhoon enters the storm area, the blast furnace in the ironworks is temporarily stopped to stop production, and facilities damaged by Typhoon No. 15 This means that the recovery work will be suspended.
Nippon Steel will resume production and restoration work as soon as typhoon No. 19 passes and the safety of the facilities can be confirmed.