# ABB wins orders to supply automation for Southwest Aluminum cold rolling mills

ABB has secured two orders from Southwest Aluminum in China to supply integrated automation and digital technologies for two six-high aluminum cold rolling mills, supporting expansion of wide strip production. The mills are expected to be fully commissioned by end of 2027.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-11-03
- Where: Chongqing, China
- Status: announced
- Products: aluminum cold rolling mills, mill automation, process control systems
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [ABB](https://endata.com/companies/1547.md) (supplier)
- [Southwest Aluminum](https://endata.com/companies/15299.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [news.metal.com](https://news.metal.com/newscontent/104201130-abb-wins-orders-to-supply-automation-for-southwest-aluminums-cold-rolling-mills-expansion), 2026-11-03: "ABB has secured two orders from Southwest Aluminum in China to supply integrated automation and digital technologies for two six-high aluminum cold rolling mills, supporting the manufacturer's expansion and upgrade of wide strip production."

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