Thy-Marcinelle
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Steel manufacturing |
| Predecessor | Thy-Marcinelle et Monceau, Thy-Marcinelle et Providence |
| Founded | 1966 |
| Headquarters | Charleroi , Belgium |
| Products | Wire rod products, reinforcing bars (rebar) |
| Parent | Riva Group |
Thy-Marcinelle is a steel manufacturing facility located in Charleroi, Belgium, functioning as a branch of the Riva Group. Its heritage stems from multiple steel enterprises within the Charleroi industrial region, with historical ties to Cockerill-Sambre and antecedents such as Thy-Marcinelle et Monceau and Thy-Marcinelle et Providence.
Origins
The forge situated at Thy-le-Chateau has origins dating back to at least 1763.
The entity known as Thy-Marcinelle et Monceau (TMM) was created in 1966 through the consolidation of Aciéries et Minières de la Sambre—which itself originated in 1936 following a division from Ougrée-Marihaye—and the steelworks located at Thy-le-Chateau. In 1979, TMM combined forces with Forges de la Providence, resulting in the formation of Thy-Marcinelle et Providence (TMP). Subsequently, this group merged with Hainaut-Sambre in 1980 and was incorporated into the Cockerill-Sambre conglomerate by 1981.
Thy-Marcinelle Development
During the early 1990s, the Italian Riva Group took ownership of a rolling mill facility in Charleroi, founding the subsidiary now known as Thy-Marcinelle.
As of 2010, the plant's infrastructure consisted of electric arc furnaces, a continuous casting installation, reheating furnaces, and a wire rolling mill dedicated to producing rebar. Thy-Marcinelle specializes in manufacturing wire rod products up to 16mm in diameter from low-carbon steel grades, along with coils featuring enhanced adhesion properties for use in reinforced concrete applications. The production also includes limited volumes of reinforcing bars.
The majority of semi-finished inputs for the rolling mill are manufactured internally, with only a negligible portion sourced externally. Operations follow a just-in-time production model to reduce stock levels.
Certification for reinforcement bars extends across Belgium, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Sweden. These products are distributed internationally, reaching markets throughout Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, China, and Oceania.
Principal customers encompass producers of electro-welded mesh, drawn wire items, welding electrodes (including coated electrodes and welding wire), steel wool, and cold-rolled steel goods.
The facility operates its own scrap metal yard and accepts scrap deliveries via rail transport, road vehicles, or waterways.