New PERSTIMA tinning line in the Philippines expected to be operational by Q4-2021 Jan 20, 2021 Tenova reports that it has been contracted for a 200,000 tonnes/year new high-speed electrolytic tinning line with insoluble anodes by Perusahaan Sadur Timah Malaysia (PERSTIMA) Berhad, premier producer and supplier of high quality tinplate in South East Asia. This cutting-edge technology will be implemented in PERSTIMA’s plant in Batangas (Philippines). The electrolytic line is expected to be put into operation by Q4-2021. The electrolytic combined tin-plating and tin-free steel line will work at 550 meters/minute at entry/exit and 420 at the process section, for annual production of 200,000 tons. The steel strip will be 550-1000 mm wide and 0.10-0.60 mm thick, and the line will process all the main grades of steel for a product mix which will satisfy the most recent demand of the high-quality market. A minimum tin coating thickness of 1.1 g/m2 is guaranteed. The line is equipped with a dedicated section (cells and recirculation equipment) for the production of tin free steel process as well. Tenova will provide the state-of-the art automation with an enhanced Web-Based Level 2 and Roll Management Software to automatically schedule roll activities in the processing line. “Tenova insoluble anodes technology will permit an easier handling of the process section with highest safety for the operators. Tenova developed an advanced system for the tin-dissolution reactors, achieving very low tin losses in the sludges. This represents a very positive aspect both for economic and environmental reasons”, affirmed Giuseppe Zanzi, Tenova Italimpianti & Strip Processing Sales Manager SEA & India. “This new project will allow our customer to address the request of higher quality tinplate and TFS in the region, confirming our position in high-standards tin-plating market, after previous important contracts in Spain and in China, among the others”, affirmed Stefano Marelli, Tenova Global Sales Manager South East Asia. Finally, a further improvement in the quality of the tin-plate has been achieved through the development of special edge-masks. These devices prevent the “white edge defects” due to tin overcoating at the edges while processing strips with different widths. In addition, Tenova edge-mask design guarantees easy inspection and access to the cell. Tenova Insoluble Anode Technology with IGBT Rectifiers globally permits a large operating saving in tin and electrical consumption, guaranteeing the top of quality.
Normal behavior of such small cap illiquid counter. No more excitement after div. Furthermore with poor recent quarterly result. Unless next qtr result is going to be good. Then some excitement with insiders slowly and quietly buying.
According to my study, the company is probably through the worst of it, and some positive indicators are starting to appear, like:
(a) The current tinplate sales trend is in a more positive direction, with a slight uptrend and an expected improvement in Q3 and Q4.
(b) The recent currency trends and expected USD interest rate movements are shifting favourably for the Company.
(c) The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti), Malaysia starts anti-dumping investigation into tin products imports from four countries including China, India, Japan and South Korea following petition filed by Perstima with Miti on 15 July 2024
(d) Perstima Vietnam is also considering to file anti-dumping petitions to initiate investigations.
(e) Perstima’s Philippines subsidiary (PPI) has been proactively developing strong bonds with local customers. The Management expects utilization rate for each plant to be at least 50% and continual efforts are made to surpass this. The product evaluation stage has been completed for many of the domestic customers and the response has been positive. Additionally, domestic customers who have long relied solely on imports now appreciate the benefits of having a local supplier and partner that not only supplies a premium product, but is also present to provide technical support at a moment notice.
INITIATION OF AN ANTI-DUMPING DUTY INVESTIGATION CONCERNING IMPORTS OF FLAT-ROLLED PRODUCTS OF IRON OR NON-ALLOY STEEL, OF A WIDTH OF 600MM OR MORE, CLAD, PLATED OR COATED WITH TIN (ELECTROLYTIC TINPLATE OR TINPLATE) ORIGINATING OR EXPORTED FROM THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA, JAPAN AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
At present, the primary burden mainly stems from the Philippine operations since its inception in August 2022, further exacerbated by the tinplate dumping in the Malaysian market by foreign nations like India, Korea, China, and Japan.
According to the most recent quarterly results for the period ending 30/9/2024, the revenue for Philippine has been consistently rising, and the net income has also shown steady improvement.
This indicates a brighter future for increased plant utilization in the Philippines, which will be evident in the upcoming quarterly results.
Regarding the operation in Malaysia, since the anti-dumping duty is expected to be implemented in 2025, the outcomes should be favorable.
Regarding the Vietnam operation, it remains quite stable.
In summary, as the Philippine operation accelerates and the Malaysian operation sees improved margins due to the anticipated anti-dumping duty in 2025, the light at the end of the tunnel is becoming increasingly bright.
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Posted by Richard Lee > 2021-09-21 13:05 | Report Abuse
20cents DIV not bad.