Shougang Jingtang has awarded SMS group a major contract for a new continuous galvanizing line at its Caofeidian facility in China. The facility will produce 450,000 tons annually of high-quality galvanized steel for automotive applications. SMS group will provide comprehensive engineering, equipment, & automation systems including the advanced X-Pact® One Pulpit control system. The project represents the eighth collaboration between these companies since 2007, with commissioning scheduled for mid-2027.