According to SMS Group, the supplied CMT® 700 continuous mill will provide an annual production capacity of approximately 700,000 tons, encompassing straight rods, compact coils and wire rod. SMS Group said it will supply the installation from a single source, providing the full scope of mechanical, electrical and automatic work. This includes the integration of the new foundry and rolling mill into the existing steelmaking facilities in Ocela Rocha.
The plant manufacturer stressed that the project is intended to support UMB Steel's strategy of supplying environmentally friendly building materials, primarily for use in UMB Group's internal highway construction activities.
According to SMS Group, the CMT® 700 mill is expected to reduce carbon emissions by up to 30 percent, as the process eliminates the need to reheat workpieces powered by natural gas.
