Merchant mill revamp, Mexico
Name of the Project
Merchant mill revamp.
Location
Mexicali, in the state of Baja California, Mexico.
Client
Grupo Simec.
Project Description
Grupo Simec is revamping its 300 000 t/y merchant bar mill. The mill will be equipped with a new continuous roughing train to increase productivity, improve temperature control and ease maintenance.
The project will include a new handling area, which will improve bar straightness, make cutting more precise and facilitate automatic formation of section stacks.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
Hot commissioning is planned for the fourth quarter of 2019.
Latest Developments
Primetals Technologies has been awarded a contract for the engineering of the new roughing train and new handling area, as well as supply the required process equipment, electrics and automation.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Primetals Technologies (engineering contract).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Grupo Simec, Mario Moreno, tel +52 333 770 6734 or email mmoreno@gruposimec.com.mx.
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