Chancellor Olaf Scholz: Steel industry vital for Germany’s future

Bochum - At the 125th anniversary celebration of the Emschergenossenschaft in Bochum the German Chancellor adressed industrial competitiveness and economic sovereignty issues.

29 Nov 2024

UK steel sector urges government to leverage procurement reforms

London - New report outlines strategies to boost the use of UK-made steel in taxpayer-funded projects in order to revitalize the national steel industry and reduce reliance on imports.

28 Nov 2024

Chris Edkins appointed head of North America at Cremer Erzkontor

Lübeck - Edkins will oversee the company’s operations in the USA and Canada and join the international management team.

28 Nov 2024

SSAB to install one of the world’s most powerful Electric Arc Furnaces

Düsseldorf - Developed by SMS group, the EAF will be one of the largest of its kind globally, with an upper shell diameter of 9.3 meters.

27 Nov 2024

Steel research in space: Tata Steel Nederland and ESA join forces

Ijmuiden - Collaboration, under the "Space for Science" program, aims to explore the thermo-physical properties of steel during casting.

27 Nov 2024

ArcelorMittal pauses decarbonization investments claiming policy uncertainty

Luxembourg - The company criticized existing EU policies, including weaknesses in the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and insufficient trade protection measures against increasing imports.

26 Nov 2024

Italy-France: Ministers Urso and Ferracci discuss joint action on CBAM

Paris - Urso and Ferracci voiced concerns about current structure of CBAM framework, which they believe could jeopardize the competitiveness of Europe’s steel industry.

26 Nov 2024

Thyssenkrupp Steel announces restructuring plan with 11,000 job cuts

Essen - The measures, detailed in a key issues paper, include capacity reductions, cost-cutting initiatives, and a commitment to sustainable production.

25 Nov 2024

ArcelorMittal honored with IDC Future Enterprise North America Award

London - The AI-driven project is designed to transform steel plant operations by utilizing machine learning to enhance the management of slab yard processes.

25 Nov 2024

Tim Schwarz awarded Walter Benjamin Grant to reseach magnesium alloys

Düsseldorf - The grant will enable Dr. Schwarz to expand his work using advanced microscopy techniques to investigate how magnesium alloys interact with their environment, particularly at the solid-liquid interface.

25 Nov 2024

Kloeckner Metals to launch advanced laser blanking line in Queretaro facility

Roswell - The advanced laser blanking line aims to enhance metal blanking capabilities, offering improved flexibility, efficiency, and cost savings.

25 Nov 2024