According to Tenova, the fully automated line will be capable of producing 150,000 metric tons annually and will be equipped with a Tenova Italimpianti air knife, skinpass mill and tension leveler.

“Since our first contract, SSSC reflected the need of Vietnamese industry for an increase in high-quality coated coils for the international and domestic market, and we are proud to co-operate with SSSC towards this goal,” said Tenova Metals chief executive Roberto Pancaldi.

Southern Steel Sheet is a joint venture among Vietnam Steel Corp., Japan’s Sumitomo Corp. and FIW Steel Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia. The company makes galvanized and painted coils.