ABB wins automation seamless pipe mill order in Brazil

ABB Drives & Motors 13/12/2008

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Automation based on System 800xA will make new plant more productive, energy efficient

ABB have recently won a contract to supply automation systems, equipment and services for a new seamless steel tube and pipe production plant for VSB (Vallourec & Sumitomo Tubos do Brasil).

The new plant will have an annual capacity of 600,000 tons per year of seamless steel pipes primarily dedicated to the production of seamless OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods) products.

“ABB’s extensive experience in the metals industry combined with a track record of exceptional project delivery and leading-edge technology helped us win this important order,” said Veli-Matti Reinikkala, head of ABB’s Process Automation division. “We are committed to providing our customers with the solutions and services they need to make their operations successful.”

ABB will provide engineering, project management, and other related services for the project. Scope of supply includes drives, motors, electrical equipment and automation based on System 800xA with industry-specific applications for the seamless pipe laminator rolling mill.

ABB’s automation solutions maximise productivity and equipment reliability in rolling mills, and also help optimise energy use so plants run efficiently and profitably from the start.

The new plant will be built at Jeceaba in the state of Minas Gerais in south eastern Brazil, and is scheduled to start production in 2010.

VSB is a joint venture company owned by Vallourec Group and Sumitomo Metals.

For more information, please contact:

Bob Kingman
ABB Limited
Howard Road
Eaton Socon
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 8EU
Tel: 01480 475 321
Fax: 01480 218 361
e-mail: enquiries@gb.abb.com
Web: www.abb.com