thyssenkrupp Steel's Hot Strip Mill 2 in Duisburg reached 250 million metric tons production since 1964 operations began. The 700-meter facility annually processes 5 million metric tons of automotive-grade hot-rolled steel. Recent investments include a hydrogen-capable walking beam furnace, 97% water circulation efficiency system, & waste heat recovery supplying Lower Rhine households. The mill transforms 25-centimeter slabs into 1.5-millimeter strips through precision rolling at 1,250°C, serving automotive manufacturers requiring flawless surface quality for body panels & high-strength steels for electric vehicle structures.