Tenova to modernize Marcegaglia’s 20-Hi mill with advanced digital solutions

Tenova, a global leader in sustainable solutions for the metals industry, has secured a contract from Marcegaglia Gazoldo Inox to modernize and restart its 20-Hi Cold Rolling Mill at the Gazoldo degli Ippoliti plant in Mantua, Italy. The initiative aims to enhance efficiency, production capabilities, and operational reliability through advanced digital technologies.

The project will integrate Level 1 and Level 2 automation, a next-generation Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and machine learning applications designed to optimize the rolling pass schedule. The upgrade will also include Tenova’s Advanced Roll Cluster Configurator, a smart system that automates roll selection for specific rolling configurations, enhancing process control and stability.

According to Paolo Tenca, Project Leader and Chief Technical Officer at Marcegaglia, the modernization reflects a commitment to integrating state-of-the-art automation and digital solutions to enhance performance. “We are confident that Tenova’s expertise in 20-Hi mill technology and digital innovation will help us achieve our goal of restarting the mill with the most advanced rolling models and automation available,” he stated.

Leonardo Frascino, Head of Cold Rolling Product Line at Tenova, noted that the project represents a strategic step toward greater digitalization and automation. “The integration of advanced automation systems and artificial intelligence will optimize Marcegaglia’s mill performance, ensuring production efficiency and operational flexibility.”

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