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SSAB and SMS group advance sustainable steel production with Early Services Agreement for a new cold rolling complex in Luleå, Sweden

SSAB, a global leader in steel manufacturing, has awarded SMS group an Early Services Agreement for the delivery of the cold rolling complex at its steel production facility in Luleå, Sweden. This project marks a significant step towards sustainable steel production, underscoring SSAB's commitment to green technologies and processes. With an annual production capacity of approximately 1.3 million tons, the equipment will enable SSAB to meet the growing demand for third generation advanced high-strength steels (AHSS), particularly serving the automotive sector.

von | 16.04.25

Teams from SSAB and SMS group at the signing of the Early Services Agreement on the SMS Campus in Mönchengladbach (Source: SMS group)
Teams from SSAB and SMS group at the signing of the Early Services Agreement on the SMS Campus in Mönchengladbach (Source: SMS group)

The project encompasses sophisticated technology, including a pickling line/tandem cold mill with CVC® technology, a continuous galvanizing line, a continuous annealing and galvanizing line and a recoiling and inspection line, all being key components to achieve the final quality of SSAB’s specialty products.

Fully electrically heated DREVER furnaces will utilize a combination of induction and electrical radiant tubes, thus ensuring a minimal carbon footprint. For optimal surface quality, DUMA-BANDZINK air-knives will precisely control the coating thickness. AMOVA robotics applications and logistics systems will optimize material flows and streamline logistics processes within the new cold rolling complex. Comprehensive automation and digitalization solutions will assure production efficiency, process stability and product quality. Also included in the project are major auxiliary plants like an acid regeneration plant, roll shop, coil logistics and water treatment plants.

The cold rolling complex will be capable of processing strip widths up to 1,900 millimeters and thicknesses ranging from 0.30 to 2.5 millimeters, ensuring versatility in product offerings.

“This project underscores the trusted partnership between SSAB and SMS group. Together, we set new standards for sustainable steel production and technological innovations,” says Olaf Stalfort, CSO Region Europe at SMS group.

(Source: SMS group)

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