Austrian plantmaker Siemens VAI has won a contract to undertake an extensive upgrade for the wire rod rolling line of Kehl, Germany-based reinforcing bar and wire rod products producer Badische Stahlwerke GmbH (BSW). The contract covers the modernization of the automation system of the two-strand wire rod mill, as well as the installation of two new rod outlets.
The aim of the project is to increase production capacity and expand the spectrum of qualities and sizes. The project is scheduled to be carried out in three phases from 2011 to 2014 during planned annual shutdowns to minimize downtime
While Siemens is responsible for all erection and commissioning of the mechanical and electrical equipment, the planning and execution of related infrastructure works and civil engineering will be undertaken by BSW