Danieli will be responsible for the design and supply of the complete slab caster, including Danieli Automation Level 1 and interface with existing Level 2 automation systems; it will also provide advisory services during erection and commissioning. Start-up is expected in the second quarter of 2019 with on-site project execution within 60 days of outage in parallel with a blast furnace shut down. Slab caster No. 1 in the same steel plant, was also revamped by Danieli in 2012. (Source: Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche S.p.A.)