Organisation structure
Corus RD&T operates a matrix structure with a separate management line for people and equipment and a separate management line for programmes and research projects.
In Research, there are 14 departments divided up into Knowledge Groups. Each group covers a specific area of expertise. The departments are grouped into two resource areas: (1) Processes and (2) Products and applications. In Programme management, the organisation is based around Corus' business units.
Processes
Research into Processes is organised according to Ironmaking, Steelmaking & Casting, Ceramics Research Centre, Rolling Metal Strip, Measurement Integration and Engineering, Environment and Long Product Rolling.
Products and applications
Research into products and applications is organised according to Steel Metallurgy, Aluminium Metallurgy and Materials Characterisation, Coated Products, Automotive applications, Industrial and Construction Applications, Transport and Packaging Applications.
Programme management
Corus has three Divisions, each with a number of business units. For each Corus business unit, an RD&T Programme Manager is in charge of the research programme for that unit.
My Order
Energy & Power
- Linepipe
- OCTG
- Process pipe / Petrochecmical
- Jackets
- Topsides
- Power generation
- Renewable energy
- Drilling and well completion
