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Tata Steel celebrates 100 years of steelmaking

Aug 28, 2007

Tata Steel, Asia's first integrated steel plant, which was registered on August 26, 1907, turned 100 years old on August 26, 2007. The day was marked with celebrations by the employees of the company and the citizens of Jamshedpur, the city named after its Founder - JN Tata.

To mark this momentous day, a commemorative function was organised inside Tata Steel Works to pay tribute to the Founder, which was attended by senior executives of Tata Steel and associate companies, Oo Soon Hee, president - NatSteel, Phillipe Varin, CEO of Corus, employees, retired employees of Tata Steel and citizens of Jamshedpur.

Mr Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Steel, in his message extended his congratulations to each and every employee of Tata Steel, and said, "Today is a historic moment in time, as Tata Steel celebrates the 100th year of existence. My congratulations therefore go out today to all of you, our company employees- every single one of you - wherever you are, for having worked together in harmony to make this company the great company that it is today."

Earlier in the day, RM Lala cut the centenary cake along with Muthuraman. The MD inaugurated the re-designed Founder's Gallery at Tata Steel Archives which showcases the historical journey of the company and its Founder. Muthuraman also launched the Tata Steel centenary micro-site => www.tatasteel100.com.

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