JISCO has commissioned the first integrated CSP® -HSM line in Jiayuguang

German manufacturer SMS Group has announced that Chinese steel manufacturer JISCO Carbon Steel has successfully commissioned the world's first integrated production line combining compact strip (CSP®) and hot strip (HSM) production modes at its Jiayuguang plant in China.

The integrated CSP® -HSM line increases product productivity and flexibility

The SMS Group said that the official ceremony held on February 2 marked the start of production on the upgraded and expanded line at the JISCO Carbon Steel Jiayuguan plant. With the commissioning of the new line, JISCO increased its annual hot rolling capacity from 2 million tons to 4.5 million tons, and expanded its product portfolio with higher-value-added steel.

The manufacturer noted that it has provided full automation for the integrated line, enabling rapid switching between CSP® and conventional HSM production routes. This setup has supported rapid build-up and stable operational performance from the very beginning.