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Primetals Technologies will enhance voestalpine's BETA 2 pickling line and tandem cold mill in Linz, Austria, by upgrading to the latest Siemens PCS7 version and integrating third-party packages to improve IT security and automation system availability. The modernization, set for commissioning in mid-2026, aims to boost operational reliability and ensure compatibility with existing hardware and software. This collaboration builds on Primetals' successful history with voestalpine and aligns with ongoing major projects in Linz, including hydrogen-based initiatives.