FIELD: strip rolling, namely, of thin slabs continuously cast in line with several casting machines. SUBSTANCE: at first operation thin slab is rotated or shifted out of casting line by means of movable part of furnace towards casting line and after first direction change it is moved in direction opposite relative to casting conveyer to be introduced into accumulating furnace of rolling line. At second operation after second direction change slab is moved from said accumulating furnace to seasoning one along rolling line and from the last furnace it is fed in sizing mill to be rolled to ready product. Plant for performing such process includes accumulating furnace arranged in rolling line. Parts of said furnace and said furnace itself are provided with means for mutual connection in order to transfer thin slabs from casting line to rolling line and also with means for changing motion direction of thin slabs. EFFECT: enhanced efficiency of process, reduced length of plant. 10 cl, 7 dwg
