# Primetals Technologies to upgrade automation at Xiangtan Iron and Steel's heavy plate mill

Xiangtan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. has selected Primetals Technologies to upgrade the thickness control and process automation systems at its heavy plate mill in Xiangtan, Hunan Province, China. The project includes a Contour and Flatness Optimizer and new work roll bending controls.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-05-13
- Where: Xiangtan, Hunan Province, China
- Status: announced
- Products: automation system, Contour and Flatness Optimizer, work roll bending controls
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Primetals Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/16384.md) (supplier)
- [Xiangtan Iron & Steel](https://endata.com/companies/47424.md) (customer)
- [Hunan Valin Group](https://endata.com/companies/91918.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [plantautomation.com](https://www.plantautomation.com/doc/primetals-technologies-to-upgrade-automation-at-xiangtan-iron-and-steel-s-heavy-plate-mill-0001), 2026-05-13: "This order reflects Xiangtan's continued confidence in Primetals Technologies' technical expertise and proven execution."

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