Primetals Technologies said it will supply new hardware and migrate the existing application software for the mill’s main rolling area. Upgrades include the advanced SIMATIC 57-1500 control system and the latest WinCC software as part of the totally integrated automation portal. The project also includes full virtualization of all servers.

This is the first installation of this automation platform at a plate mill this size in India. 

JSP’s 5-m plate mill has an estimated capacity of 1.2 million metric tons annually and can produce plates from 5 to 250 mm in thickness with widths between 900 to 4,800 mm. Key automation functions including the human-machine interface will remain during the migration. 

JSP said the outdated automation system currently in use at the Angul site causes unwanted downtime. The purpose of the upgrade is to improve production stability and allow for integration of future software packages and system updates. 

The companies said startup is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026.