According to SMS group, the mill will be outfitted with its X-Pact process automation, which will include an integrated temperature model to enhance quality and reduce energy consumption. It also will feature an integrated strip guiding control system. 

“For Salzgitter, it was, and continues to be, vital to have a partner that not only has impressive technical expertise, but also offers us the prospect of advancing together beyond the current state of the art. As well as the right commercial framework conditions, we found this combination of technical excellence and shared growth prospects at SMS,” said Salzgitter project manager Achim Pekrul.