# Primetals Technologies to upgrade Vinton Steel's bar mill in Texas

Vinton Steel LLC signed a contract with Primetals Technologies to upgrade its bar mill in Vinton, Texas, including a cold shear and bar handling equipment, with startup expected in early 2020.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2018-10-30
- Where: Vinton, Texas, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: bar mill upgrade, cold shear, bar handling equipment
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Primetals Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/16384.md) (supplier)
- [Vinton Steel](https://endata.com/companies/35224.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [thefabricator.com](https://www.thefabricator.com/tubepipejournal/news/tubepipeproduction/primetals-technologies-to-upgrade-vinton-steel-s-texas-steel-mill), 2018-10-30: "The upgrade will enable Vinton to reduce delays, increase productivity, improve bundle quality, and handle bar up to 80 ft. long."

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