Converteam will work in closecooperation with major partners SMS Demag and

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Renowned for its expertise in industrial processes and globalproject management, Converteam will supply full electrical andautomation systems for three single stand reversing mills(Sendzimir Mills) and one Skin-Pass Mill designed for the stainlesssteel plant; four continuous galvanizing lines, one tandem coldmill coupled with a pickle-line and one stand-alone continuouspickle-line designed for the flat carbon steel plant.
The scope of supply runs from engineering design, controls,automation, drives, manufacture, delivery, installation,commissioning and customer training. Converteam will work in closecooperation with major partners SMS Demag and Fives DMS who willsupply the mechanical portion.
Design work is well under way, and the new Alabama facilities willstart production in the first quarter of 2010. The plant willmanufacture and process carbon and stainless steels for high-valueapplications throughout North America. When fully operational, theplant will employ around 2,700 people and will supply industriesincluding automotive, packaging, construction, electrical andutility, in addition to serving manufacturers of appliances,precision machinery and engineered products.
"This contract confirms Converteam's leading position in the metalsmarket and utilizes our in-depth knowledge of our customer'sprocesses, requirements and values. Converteam's supply is jointlyhandled by our French, German and North American units, drawing ontheir specific strengths, expertise and skills and illustrates theGroup's maturity in dealing with global projects," said Ms.Nathalie Renard, Senior Vice President, Communications.
About Converteam
Converteam Group is a world leader in power conversion engineering.Building on over a century of experience, it is firmly placed atthe leading edge of technology and innovation with a globalreputation for excellence in the conversion of electrical energy.Converteam develops and provides solutions built around three corecomponents: rotating machines, drives and process automation.Serving specialized sectors as well as its core markets in Marine& Offshore, Oil & Gas, Energy and Industry, its 4,600 staffmembers provide power conversion solutions worldwide. At year-end2007, Converteam sales totaled $1,400,000,000. Converteam's NorthAmerican Headquarters is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
SOURCE Converteam Inc.