Centravis Production Ukraine, a part of Centravis Ltd. holding, is completing the development of a line of pipes made of duplex and super-duplex steel with increased corrosion resistance as part of its research and development division Centravis R&D and plans to offer them to the market in the third quarter of 2025.
“Centravis R&D is finalizing the development of a line of duplex and super duplex steel (Duplex and Super Duplex) designed for superior corrosion resistance and performance characteristics that exceed industry standards. After specialized internal processing, these advanced alloys will offer unparalleled durability for demanding applications,” the first issue of Centravis Seamless Continuity 2025, which highlights the company’s achievements, said.
It is reported that despite the challenging market environment, Centravis achieved double-digit sales growth, exceeding 14 thousand tons in total sales. The company continues to strengthen its leadership in key areas, in particular in the segments of automotive and tool pipes, nuclear energy pipes, and hollow bars. At the same time, Centravis is expanding its product portfolio with solutions for hydrogen and high-pressure applications, developing new nickel alloys for harsh environments, and introducing Balev® steel, an innovative alternative to standard grades.
During the year, Centravis expanded its global presence to 40 countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Sweden, Kuwait and Singapore among the new export destinations.
It is noted that the company prioritizes markets with high growth potential, in particular in North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
It is also reported that Centravis, together with a neighboring production facility, has created an additional power supply line to increase the energy resilience of the enterprise.
“In addition, we have invested in protective structures for electrical transformers, ensuring that they can withstand potential attacks on energy infrastructure,” the company reports on the measures taken to ensure continuous production.
It is also stated that in December 2024, the company received 926 tons of billets from seven suppliers from Ukraine, Europe and Asia as part of the supply of billets and material support. An order has also been placed for additional pipe billets to replenish stocks of alloy 625.
In terms of logistics, the company notes that transit time for deliveries to Europe remains stable. Thus, deliveries to unloading points in Germany usually take up to one week, the maximum delivery time to the final unloading point remains at 10 days, and the same timeframe applies to most destinations in Western Europe.
In addition, the company cooperates with specialized carriers for oversized pipes up to 25 m in length, which allows it to offer more competitive prices and customized logistics solutions.
At the same time, Centravis uses sea freight transportation, continuing to use various European ports.
“In urgent situations, we can use air transportation to any European airport. We also continue our special initiative “Germany and Italy”. The Fast Lane program is designed to ensure that customers receive the steel products they need faster than ever before. This service optimizes production and delivery schedules, providing faster turnaround times for urgent projects in Germany and Italy,” the statement said.
As reported, Centravis increased its production of seamless stainless steel pipes by 12.6% in 2024 compared to 2023, up to 13.7 thousand tons. Centravis exported almost all of its products.
The company plans to increase production to 15 thousand tons in 2025.
“Founded in 2000, Centravis is one of the ten largest producers of seamless stainless steel pipes in the world. Its main production facilities are located in Nikopol (Dnipropetrovska oblast). In 2023, the company opened a branch in Uzhhorod.
Centravis Holding Ltd. was established on the basis of Nikopol Stainless Pipe Plant CJSC, service and trading companies of Production and Commercial Enterprise YUVIS LLC. Its shareholders are members of the Atanasov family. Centravis Ltd. owns 100% of the shares in Centravis Production Ukraine.
