# Primetals Technologies completes automation upgrade for Xiangtan Iron and Steel plate mill

Primetals Technologies was awarded a contract by Chinese steel producer Xiangtan Iron and Steel for an extensive automation upgrade of its plate mill in Xiangtan, Hunan province. The project received the final acceptance certificate two weeks ahead of schedule.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2023-10-25
- Where: Xiangtan, Hunan province, China
- Status: completed
- Products: plate mill automation system
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.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)

## Sources

- [primetals.com](https://www.primetals.com/en/news/extensive-plate-mill-automation-upgrade-enables-chinese-steel-producer-to-improve-product-quality/), 2023-10-25: "The open communication between Primetals Technologies and our technical staff was efficient, allowing the project to run smoothly and to be completed ahead of schedule."

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