Chinese steelmaker Shandong Zhongxin has placed an order with Primetals Technologies for a coupled pickling line and tandem cold mill (PLTCM) at its Lin Yi plant in Shandong province. The new line, scheduled to start up in early 2027, will help the company expand into automotive and home appliance steel markets in eastern China.
Primetals will deliver the complete PLTCM line, including mechanical and electrical design, equipment supply, automation, and digitalization solutions. Key features include the energy-efficient iBox pickling system, a 5-stand, 6-high UCM mill for high strip quality, and advanced AI-driven process optimization. Systems such as the Central Operation Cockpit, Through-Process Quality Control (TPQC), and Asset Life Expert (ALEX) will enhance efficiency, reliability, and long-term productivity.
Founded in 2025, Shandong Zhongxin is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yongfeng Group, which was established in 2002. Yongfeng Group operates across multiple industries, including steelmaking, real estate, municipal services, financial investment, trade logistics, transportation, and education.
