50+
Years of commercial operation
20+
Countries with MIDREX Plants
PROCESS
MIDREX Plants produce about 80% of the world's low CO2 DRI
R&D
State-of-the-art research and development
HQ
Charlotte, NC headquarters & global offices
One of the biggest challenges facing the global iron and steel industry is decarbonization.
At Midrex, we believe two things to be true: our world needs steel, and the steel industry cannot survive unless we develop a way to produce high-grade steel while minimizing greenhouse gases.
Direct Reduced Iron (DRI)
Steel is used in every aspect of our lives.
To make steel. you need iron. Our solution is the MIDREX® Direct Reduction Process, a method for producing direct reduced iron (DRI), a high-quality and sustainable metallic iron. By using hydrogen in place of natural gas or other hydrocarbon energy sources, the MIDREX Process can reduce CO2 emissions to nearly zero.
MIDREX® Process
Every day, our Midrex team is working to create a sustainable future for iron and steel.
We do this by designing, building, and supporting MIDREX Plants around the world. Not only are these plants more energy efficient and sustainable, they’re also the most profitable to own and operate.
MIDREX Plants
Since 1969, we have offered the best method for decarbonizing the iron and steel industry - direct reduction.
Our growth has transformed ironmaking and has contributed to the electric arc furnace (EAF) moving into the highest-quality steel grades. And none of it would be possible without our people, who bring vision, compassion, and extraordinary expertise to work every day. By recruiting and empowering the brightest minds in engineering, research and development, and business, we will continue to offer the most sustainable solutions to our global customers.
CareersOur Mission, Vision and Values
Our Purpose
To love and serve others
Some might say this is a curious purpose for an iron-technology company, but we stand firmly by it. The work that we do is not easy, and the challenges we undertake to bring green technology to the world are significant. We are asking the brightest minds in their fields to join us in transforming an industry. That is big work. And big work requires a higher purpose. To love and serve others is about putting people first-in the world and in the workplace-so we never lose sight of why our technology matters.
Our Mission and Vision
Creating the sustainable future of iron and steel
Our Values
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Integrity We act honestly and ethically for the good of others. -
Innovation We are pioneers in our industry. We think creatively—and act boldly—in service of our mission and vision. -
Teamwork We stay engaged. We respect and trust one another. We leave our egos at the door. We hold ourselves accountable and share credit for achievements. -
Safety We recognize that our core values are moot if the safety of our team and customers is not prioritized in every action we undertake. -
Commitment We are dedicated to the success of our customers, the well being of our teammates, and our mission and vision. -
Quality We give our best in every situation, delivering a quality of work and service that sets a high standard for our industry.
The Midrex Difference
We provide technologies that are environmentally friendly for the iron and steel industry, with a particular focus on direct reduction. We design, build, and service Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plants using the MIDREX Process, the most flexible and reliable direct reduction technology available.
MIDREX® ProcessOur goal is to ensure long-term success for our clients and to support the entire plant lifecycle through a two-way technology sharing program and strategic partnerships with leading companies in their specialty fields. From plant start-up and commissioning, the support of clients continues through our services and aftermarket group, known as Midrex Global Solutions.
We are a global company, with headquarters and research and technology development center located in Charlotte, NC, USA, and offices in the United Kingdom, China, India, and Dubai.
Midrex is wholly owned by Kobe Steel, Ltd.
Midrex provides support for the entire plant lifecycle from design through the supply of aftermarket services.
Our relationship with clients goes far beyond developing projects and supplying technology solutions.
Our involvement begins even before the contract stage, as we find the right solution specific for each client rather than making one generic technology fit.