Home Search Dutch Nyrstar Budel is part of the Nyrstar Group, a multi-metals business with a leadership position in the zinc and lead market. Nyrstar has mines and smelters in Europe, the Americas and Australia and employs approximately 4,300 people. Nyrstar is listed on NYSE Euronext Brussels and is headquartered in Switzerland. About us Products Processes Durability Working at Nyrstar Contact News Info for contractors Nyrstar Budel is the only zinc producer in the Netherlands and has been located in Budel-Dorplein, in the south-east of the Netherlands for more than 120 years. With approximately 460 employees, Nyrstar Budel annually produces approximately 290,000 tonnes of very high quality zinc. The use of zinc is a cost effective way to protect steel against corrosion. By protecting steel from corrosion, zinc helps to reduce the consumption of natural resources such as iron ore and energy. Zinc extends the life and durability of steel, so it also protects investments, such as houses, bridges and ships, for example. For example, zinc helps to reduce maintenance costs. Safe and responsible working always comes first at Nyrstar Budel. Both for employees, local residents and the environment. Nyrstar Group Annual Report Sustainability report Nyrstar.com History: KZM © Copyright 2009-2017 Nyrstar Disclaimer Terms and Conditions Directions Sitemap

Home Processes Smelter foundry Search Dutch Nyrstar Budel is part of the Nyrstar Group, a multi-metals business with a leadership position in the zinc and lead market. Nyrstar has mines and smelters in Europe, the Americas and Australia and employs approximately 4,300 people. Nyrstar is listed on NYSE Euronext Brussels and is headquartered in Switzerland. About us Products Processes Durability Working at Nyrstar Contact News Info for contractors Smelter / Foundry In the Smelterij and Gieterij, the zinc cathodes from the Electrolysis department are fused in three electric induction furnaces, each with a melting capacity of 20 tons / hour at a temperature of approximately 550 ° C. Depending on the type of end product being manufactured, the molten zinc can be alloyed with other metals and then cast in various casting machines into salable products such as ingots or ingots. The wishes of the customers vary greatly in terms of composition, shape and weight. Blocks from 8.5 to 4000 kg are currently being produced in many different shapes and compositions. Zinc can even be supplied in liquid form. This depends on the final application which can vary from injection molding (for toys), rolling out (for roof covering), blowing to powder (for batteries) to galvanizing. Download the technical diagram of the smelter and foundry . Zinc for Life Nyrstar.com IZA © Copyright 2009-2017 Nyrstar Disclaimer Terms and Conditions Directions Sitemap