How standardization is supporting the steel industry in its transformation

Sibylle Gabler, Managing Director
Deutsche Institut für Normung e.V. (DIN)
Dr. Richard Knobloch, Managing Director
DIN Standards Committee Iron and Steel (FES)

6. Aug 2025

Kloeckner Metals Germany expands processing capabilities

Velten/Düsseldorf - The newly installed MT-100-X system from SEMA Technology Group is designed to enhance productivity and flexibility.

5. Aug 2025

German Chancellor Merz emphasizes strategic role of steel industry

Saarbrücken - Speaking alongside Saarland’s Minister-President Anke Rehlinger, Merz highlighted the need for a reliable national steel strategy and stronger European cooperation in key industrial sectors.

4. Aug 2025

MEPS: August 1 trade deadline unlikely to end US steel tariff uncertainty

Sheffield - Despite recent development most US stainless buyers remain skeptical that these efforts will lead to meaningful tariff reductions on steel imports.

31. Jul 2025

Calderys expands Indian operations with new production lines at CAPES

Odisha - The CAPES facility—short for Calderys Plant in East and South India—is designed to become a key manufacturing hub for high-performance refractories and steel casting fluxes.

31. Jul 2025

New Edition of SMS insights focuses on minimill technologies and green steel

Düsseldorf - The edition highlights advancements across the full spectrum of the minimill concep:  From electric steelmaking to integrated casting and rolling processes.

31. Jul 2025

EAF Quantum from Primetals sets global performance benchmark

London - Chinese steelmaker Hubei Shunle has set a new global record for electric arc furnace (EAF) productivity with its two EAF Quantum units supplied now achieving up to 50 heats per day.

30. Jul 2025

Peter Bernscher appointed CCO and Board Member at Tata Steel Nederland

Ijmuiden - Bernscher brings more than 30 years of senior management experience in the steel, automotive, and manufacturing sectors.

30. Jul 2025

EUROFER and EUROMETAL urge for immediate trade measures

Brussels - The industry bodies warn of “accelerating deindustrialisation” across production, distribution and processing.

30. Jul 2025

Nearly half of EU steel production now aligned with LESS standard

Brussels - With the recent accession of ArcelorMittal entities in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, and Spain, as well as the German Steel Accociation, LESS now represents almost 45% of the EU’s crude steel production.

28. Jul 2025

Worldsteel: Global crude steel production declines by 5.8% in June 2025

Brussels - Global crude steel production for the 70 reporting countries reached 151.4 million tonnes (Mt) in June 2025.

24. Jul 2025

SMS Group launches TÜV-certified platform for real-time CO₂ tracking

Düsseldorf - Viridis Carbon enhances emissions transparency and supports sustainable decision-making in the metals industry.

24. Jul 2025