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05.06.23 – Bringing customers and steel scrap suppliers together to strengthen circular economy in Europe

Bringing customers and steel scrap suppliers together to strengthen circular economy in Europe

Outokumpu introduces first-of-its-kind initiative

The new circularity initiative “Inner Circle” is to strengthen the circular economy in Europe. The initiative was launched June 1, at the “World Circular ... Von Jörg Dambock

The new electric SPMT system is initially available for transformer transports in the Netherlands. © Mammoet

02.06.23 – Mammoet-developed system delivers safety and sustainability benefits

Mammoet-developed system delivers safety and sustainability benefits

Zero emission option now available for any SPMT transport

Since June 1, Mammoet has offered a zero emission option for SPMT transport, compatible with any trailer in its fleet. This development has been made ... Von Jörg Dambock

Baptiste nickel deposit in the Decar Nickel District located in central British Columbia. © FPX Nickel

30.05.23 – Acquisition of a stake in the Canadian company FPX Nickel

Acquisition of a stake in the Canadian company FPX Nickel

Outokumpu seeks to strengthen the supply chain of sustainable nickel

Outokumpu has ambitious sustainability targets and is constantly looking for options to further decarbonize its stainless steel. Von Jörg Dambock

Delta Tecnic offers innovative solutions to give plastic products a second chance. © Delta Tecnic

02.05.23 – Sustainable cable materials

Sustainable cable materials

Colouring recycled PVC

Delta Tecnic transforms recycled PVC products with its line of colour masterbatches. The company helps processors of recycled plastic to improve the colour ... Von Jörg Dambock

05.04.23 – CO2-footprint

CO2-footprint

EPDs for low-carbon copper products

Elcowire's low-carbon copper, with the markets lowest environmental footprint is now verified in EPDs. Von Jörg Dambock

Fig. 1. Due to their design, modern RBD lines require less drive energy than previous lines. © Niehoff

10.03.23 – Exemplary: Niehoff’s rod breakdown (RBD) lines

Exemplary: Niehoff’s rod breakdown (RBD) lines

Investing in new machines pays off

Does it really pay off to invest in new wire and cable machines when existing ones, which are written off, are still working perfectly? This question should ... by Konrad Dengler

Delivery of the first low-carbon emissions wire rod coils at Waelzholz in Hagen, Germany. © Arcelor Mittal

09.03.23 – Milestone in decarbonization

Milestone in decarbonization

Waelzholz purchases low carbon emissions wire rod

As part of their business partnership, Arcelor Mittal will supply C.D. Waelzholz GmbH+Co. KG with low carbon emissions wire rod – known as “XCarb” recycled ... Von Jörg Dambock