China's Xuanli Steel orders SMS group plate-mill equipment for 2 Mt/yr line
صفقة مُبرمة – China
Anhui Xuanli Steel has ordered a 5 m four-high plate finishing stand, trimming and slitting shears, and automation systems from Germany's SMS group for a 2 Mt/yr plate mill in Tongling. Production is due to start in 2028.
| Lead type | Deal / award |
|---|---|
| Status | Deal signed – freight, inspection & finance needed |
| Product | Heavy plate mill finishing stand, shears and automation |
| Product group | Machinery, vehicles & equipment · HS 84, 87 |
| Quantity | 1 plate mill package (2 Mt/yr capacity) |
| Buyer | Anhui Xuanli Steel |
| Supplier / seller | SMS group |
| Country | China · Asia & Pacific |
| Origin | Germany |
| Destination | China (Tongling, Anhui) |
| Delivery / terms | Start-up targeted 2028 |
| Published | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Source | SteelOrbis |
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