The manufacturing sector in Cuba faces unique challenges due to its tropical maritime climate, where high humidity and salinity accelerate the corrosion of heavy machinery. Current metal processing facilities often rely on legacy equipment that requires urgent upgrades to incorporate a modern tandem cold rolling mill for improved efficiency.
Economically, the region is transitioning towards more localized production of construction materials and industrial components. This shift creates a growing demand for specialized equipment like the cladding rolling mill to produce composite materials that can withstand the harsh coastal environment.
Furthermore, the lack of high-precision finishing tools has led to a reliance on imported sheets. There is a critical need for the implementation of a skin pass mill to ensure surface quality and flatness, meeting international export standards for Cuban-made metal products.

