According to Mr Werner Auer CEO of Siemens Metals Technologies, at the inauguration of its new engineering and production center in the Minhang District, Shanghai, China, “Backed by solid collaboration within the global network of Siemens, the Metals Technology business in China has developed its own solutions for local markets and export business.”

With an investment of USD 80 million, Siemens has expanded its local manufacturing base and R&D center for the entire chain of steel processing. Here, more than 450 Chinese engineers will provide lifecycle and modernization services and develops leading plant components for local markets and export business.

Mr Jan Lueder who is responsible for Siemens’ metals business in China said “Service offerings and local product development have opened a new chapter in the lifecycle of Chinese steel plants.”

With its service portfolio and in particular its modernization solutions packages, Siemens supports Chinese steelmakers who want to upgrade their production plants. Today, the lifecycle of a steel plant is 40 years; and more than 100 of the plants of the top Chinese companies are more than ten years old.

Mr Jan Lueder added that “Modernization has become a decisive factor for sustainable steel production. With holistic upgrades, Chinese steel plants can remain competitive and meet future steelmaking requirements throughout their entire lifecycle.”

Mr Lueder said “We differentiate ourselves through our strong capabilities in metallurgic equipment as well as in electrotechnology and automation. This R&D center is also aimed at technology transfer and sharing expertise to develop simple, maintenance-friendly, affordable, and reliable products for the local market. Strengthening the local value chain enables us be to closer to our customers and develop products that are tailored to their specific requirements.”