In a statement, Primetals Technologies said the ERT-EBROS system was retrofitted to the rebar producer’s existing rolling mill, enabling the mill to roll in continuous mode. 

Primetals Technologies was responsible for the project engineering as well as for installation and commissioning supervision. 
In addition to the billet welder, it installed a deburring station, pinch roll, shear and roller table, and induction furnace. The scope of supply also included the fluid systems, the electrical equipment and automation system, and also technology packages for controlling the welding.

“Some innovative solutions were implemented by Primetals Technologies, so to comply with Ferriera Valsabbia's requirements about both metallurgy and mechanical features along the entire length of the bar. An interactive software suite analyzes the operation results and produces an array of statistics about system productivity, number of joints and duration of welding sequences,” Primetals Technologies said.