Fujian Kebao Metal Products Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Fujian Sanbao Group, has awarded contracts to SMS group for two tinplate continuous annealing lines (TIN CALs). This significant step marks Sanbao Group’s expansion into the high-end, food-grade tinplate market, meeting growing domestic and global demand.
The two lines, to be installed at Sanbao Industrial Park in Zhangzhou City, China, are designed for precise, high-speed production. They will handle tinplate strips in thicknesses ranging from 0.12 millimeters to 0.55 millimeters and widths from 700 to 1,300 millimeters, with a process speed of up to 750 meters per minute and a total annual capacity of approximately 800,000 tons.
The scope of supply includes furnace technology from Drever, an SMS company, ensuring efficient and reliable thermal processing. A double cold reduction mill (DCR) and a twin-stand skin pass mill (SPM) are installed inline to enhance strip quality parameters, crucial for high-end tinplate production. These features enable Sanbao Group to meet stringent food packaging industry requirements, ensuring high product safety and quality.
Mao Lihua, project leader at SMS, commented on the collaboration, highlighting the strong cooperation and efficient negotiations. The lines are scheduled to begin operation in mid-2026, underscoring the partnership between Sanbao Group and SMS to serve the food packaging market with high-quality tinplate products.
