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Siemens to Supply Blanking Line to Chinese Automotive Sheet Producer

04/12/2011 - Zhengzhou Baosteel Steel Distribution Co. Ltd. (Zhengzhou Baosteel), China, has ordered a blanking line for automotive blanks from a consortium led by Siemens.

Zhengzhou Baosteel Steel Distribution Co. Ltd. (Zhengzhou Baosteel), China, has ordered a blanking line for automotive blanks from a consortium led by Siemens.
 
This is the first order of its kind that Siemens has won in China. The project has a volume of several million euros, and is scheduled to be completed by February 2012.
 
Zhengzhou Baosteel’s blanking line will reach a pressing force of 630 tons. Siemens will supply the complete mechanical and electrical equipment for the entry side, including the payoff-reel, guillotine shear, washing and leveler machines, looper, and a range of pinch rolls.
 
Finished panels will be stacked in a two-station stacker unit. There will be an additional stacker unit located at the drive side so that metal sheets can be extracted in two directions simultaneously when required.
 
As leader of the consortium, Siemens will also be responsible for supervision of the installation, commissioning, and starting up the complete line. The press and stacker units will be supplied by Spanish companies.
 
Zhengzhou Baosteel has its headquarters in Zhengzhou, Henan Province. It is a service center of Shanghai Baosteel International Economic & Trading Co., Ltd. (Baosteel International), a subsidiary company of Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Baosteel International supplies local vehicle manufacturers with high-quality, sheet-metal panels.
 
The Siemens Industry Sector (Erlangen, Germany) is a leading international supplier of environmentally friendly production, transportation, building and lighting technologies. The Sector comprises six divisions: Building Technologies, Drive Technologies, Industry Automation, Industry Solutions, Mobility and Osram. With around 204,000 employees worldwide (September 30), Siemens Industry achieved in fiscal year 2010 total sales of approximately €34.9 billion.
 
The Siemens Industry Solutions Division (Erlangen, Germany) is one of the world's leading solution and service providers for industrial and infrastructure facilities comprising the business activities of Siemens VAI Metals Technologies, Water Technologies and Industrial Technologies. Activities include engineering and installation, operation and service for the entire life cycle. With around 29,000 employees worldwide (September 30), Siemens Industry Solutions posted sales of €6.0 billion in fiscal year 2010.