[SMM Steel] SMS Group Completes CELSA Barcelona Medium Section Mill Upgrade

Published: May 28, 2026 18:03 (GMT+8)

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[SMM Steel] German plant maker SMS Group completed the modernization of CELSA Barcelona’s medium section mill at its Castellbisbal site in Spain. The upgrade included replacing one of the 25-year-old CCS® mill stands and installing advanced electrical and automation systems to improve rolling force and operational efficiency. SMS said hot commissioning finished two days ahead of schedule, with regular production resuming immediately after a successful 700 mt rolling campaign. The mill’s annual capacity has increased from 500,000 mt initially to around 1 million mt following multiple upgrades, supporting higher-quality long steel production for the construction sector.

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