# Masteel awards Primetals Technologies contract for new slab caster

Maanshan Iron and Steel Co. (Masteel) awarded Primetals Technologies a contract for engineering, supply and startup of a new 2-strand continuous slab caster with 2.37 million mt annual capacity at its plant in Maanshan City, Anhui Province. Commissioning is scheduled for H2 2026.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-01-28
- Where: Maanshan City, Anhui Province, China
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 2.37 million mt per year
- Products: slab caster, steel slabs
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Primetals Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/16384.md) (supplier)
- [Maanshan Iron & Steel](https://endata.com/companies/37422.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [steelorbis.com](https://www.steelorbis.com/steel-news/latest-news/masteel-awards-primetals-technologies-contract-for-237-million-mt-slab-caster-investment-1432239.htm), 2026-01-28: "Primetals Technologies has announced that it has been awarded a contract by Chinese steel producer Maanshan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd (Masteel)."

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