JSW Steel India orders ANDRITZ galvanizing line for AHSS
- Annual production capacity of approximately 500,000 tons.
- Will process strip up to 1,900 mm wide and 2.60 mm thick, including AHSS with tensile strengths up to 1,480 MPa.
- Designed for process speeds up to 180 m/min; start-up scheduled for 2028.
- ANDRITZ will supply the complete line (engineering, chemical cleaning, furnace, coating pot and after‑pot cooling, skin pass mill, tension leveling line, post treatment); order booked in ANDRITZ Q2 2026 intake, value undisclosed.
Scope and equipment
ANDRITZ will engineer, manufacture and supply a complete galvanizing line for JSW Steel, including terminal equipment, a chemical cleaning section, furnace, coating pot and after‑pot cooling, a skin pass mill, a tension leveling line and a post treatment section.
Product and technical specifications
The line is rated for an annual production of approximately 500,000 tons and will process steel strip up to 1,900 mm wide and 2.60 mm thick. It will handle Advanced High‑Strength Steel grades with tensile strengths up to 1,480 MPa and is designed for process speeds up to 180 m/min, delivering precise coating control and surface quality for automotive standards.
Timeline and order booking
Start‑up is scheduled for 2028. The order was included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the second quarter of 2026; the contract value was not disclosed.
Market context and partnership
The line targets growing demand for AHSS driven by fuel‑efficient and electric vehicle programs, allowing JSW Steel to expand its value‑added automotive product portfolio. ANDRITZ said the project reflects its capability to supply high‑performance solutions for advanced automotive materials and reinforces the companies’ long‑standing partnership.
Source: ANDRITZ
