Maharashtra Elektrosmelt Ltd (MEL) is a Subsidiary of Steel Authority of India Ltd, a Government of India Enterprise and the largest Manganese based Ferro Alloy producer in the country.

MEL has an installed capacity of 1,00,000 TPY equivalent Ferro Manganese. The product range of MEL includes High Carbon Ferro Manganese, Silico Manganese and Medium/Low Carbon Ferro Manganese. It is accredited with Quality Assurance Certificate ISO 9001:2000.

MEL's major infrastructure facilities include two nos. of 33 MVA Submerged Electric Arc Furnaces for the production of ferro alloys, Manganese Ore Sintering Plants, Furnace gas based Power Plant and one small Electric Arc Furnace for the production of MC/LC Ferro Manganese with Lime Calcination and Manganese Ore Roasting Unit.

Technological Developments
Over the years, MEL has emerged as a leader in ferroalloy technology with technological developments in many areas like raw material preparation, raw material substitution, furnace operation, ferroalloy casting and processing etc.

Cost Reduction through utilization of wastes has been the area of prime concern at MEL. Utilisation of Ferro Manganese Slag in the production of Silico Manganese, Sintering of Manganese Ore Fines and its use in production process, Utilisation of furnace gas as fuel for power generation, lime calcinations and manganese ore roasting are some of the major areas of waste utilization.

Total Quality Management
Total Quality Management is an integral part of the day to day activities of the company. The ISO 9001:2000 Quality Assurance System is being maintained since its accreditation, which covers all the sections of the plant.

Environment & Pollution Control
Environment Management and pollution control gets top priority in the company's activities. To keep environment clean for ecological protection, thrust is given in the areas of green belt development in and around the plant premises, solid waste management, monitoring of liquid and air effluent for various environmental parameters etc.

Human Resource Management
Effectiveness of the Human resource is considered and identified as a major factor for sustained high level of performance at MEL. The company takes number of steps to motivate and fully involve the workforce to improve the overall performance of the company. The creative ideas put up by the employees are recognized through a Suggestion Scheme. Under company wide training programs the employees are trained in various disciplines.

Safety
The company has gained a prestigious position in the area of safety and environment. It has been awarded with various international and national awards from British Safety Council, London, National Safety Council USA, Govt. of India etc. MEL has also made great strides in establishing industrial safety consciousness in the industrial belt of Vidarbha.

Community
Under the Corporate Social Responsibility, MEL has taken up several schemes and projects in and around the villages of its Plant. Some of them are donation of stationery items and bags to the school children, providing street light fittings, organizing medical check up camps for women and children, training the youth in the villages for getting self-employment and beautification of Chandrapur city etc. In addition, plans are made to provide a mobile Ambulance with medical staff and medicine and also constructing a market yard for small vendors in the villages in the vicinity of the plant for the benefit of the villagers.

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