Jamshedpur Aug. 16: A newly constructed 100 T Weigh Bridge was inaugurated at Tubes Division today by Sunil Bhaskaran, Vice President, Corporate Services, Tata Steel, in the presence of Subodh Pandey , EIC-Tubes, Abhijit A Nanoti, Chief-Supply Chain & EPA , Nishith K Sinha, Head-Improvement & Projects and Saroj Singh, UCM.
Speaking on the occasion, Bhaskaran appreciated the fast execution of the Project. He also congratulated the Tubes team for digital initiatives taken by them.
In his address, Subodh Pandey gave details about the Project and explained its importance in the Tubes system. He applauded the team work which made it possible for the early execution of the Project.
The significance of the new Weigh Bridge lies in the improvement it would bring about in the existing situation. Currently, the inbound and outbound movement of material is operated through an existing 60 T Weigh Bridge installed near the Main Entrance Gate of the Division.
The new Weigh Bridge is situated near the Western Gate. To avoid the ‘NO ENTRY’ issues. a transport park has been developed for Tubes Division along with Jamshedpur Transport Trust (JTT) as operating partner.
Tubes Division, a Strategic Business Unit of Tata Steel Limited, is a leading steel tube producer in India.
The SBU, promoted in 1954 as �The Indian Tube Company by Tata Steel in collaboration with M/S Stewarts and Lloyds of UK, was merged with Tata Steel in 1985.