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Outokumpu plant in Dillenburg/Germany. © Outokumpu

29.05.24 – As the first steel manufacturer in the Nordics

As the first steel manufacturer in the Nordics

Outokumpu’s production sites in Europe certified by “Responsible Steel”

Outokumpu has received the “Responsible Steel certification” for all its manufacturing sites in Europe. ResponsibleSteel has set the global standard for ... Von Jörg Dambock

As a manufacturer on the electric arc furnace route, Swiss Steel Group is aware of the urgency to diversify their energy sources in order to further reduce their carbon footprint. © Swiss Steel Group

28.05.24 – Initiative to supply electricity from renewable energies

Initiative to supply electricity from renewable energies

Swiss Steel Group continues to drive the green transformation

It is a significant milestone on the way to more green steel and a true game changer for the industry: Swiss Steel Group is pleased to announce its participation ... Von Jörg Dambock

An SPMT transporting an offshore wind turbine tower section at Hywind Tampen offshore wind farm in Norway. © Mammoet

22.12.23 – World-first electric vehicle eliminates carbon impact of large construction projects

World-first electric vehicle eliminates carbon impact of large construction projects

Zero emission heavy transport now possible

A new zero emission heavy transport vehicle has been created, which can remove the carbon impact of installing large infrastructure such as bridges, wind ... Von Jörg Dambock

Elval Halcor uses the Viridis Energy+Sustainability Suite from SMS group for the aluminum flat rolling mill at the Oinofyta site in Greece. © SMS Group

20.12.23 – Energy efficiency and reduction of environmental and carbon footprint

Energy efficiency and reduction of environmental and carbon footprint

Sustainable aluminum production

The aluminum rolling division of Elval Halcor S.A., Elval, has placed an order with SMS Group for the delivery of its Viridis Energy+Sustainability Suite ... Von Jörg Dambock

Heikki Malinen, President and CEO at Outokumpu, and Mark Backhaus, Head of Factory at Siemens’ Frankfurt switchgear factory. © Siemens

14.12.23 – Reduce carbon emissions in the production of medium-voltage switchgear

Reduce carbon emissions in the production of medium-voltage switchgear

Outokumpu and Siemens join forces

Outokumpu and Siemens have agreed on the first deliveries of the world’s first towards-zero stainless steel. Outokumpu “Circle Green”, with up to a 93% ... Von Jörg Dambock

“We are overwhelmed and honored to have been selected as the winner of the German Sustainability Award by the top-class jury” said Frank Koch, CEO of the Swiss Steel Group. © Swiss Steel Group

28.11.23

Swiss Steel Group wins “German Sustainability Award”

This year’s “German Sustainability Award”, probably the most prestigious award of its kind in Europe, was presented in Düsseldorf on 23.11.2023. In the ... Von Jörg Dambock

Reducing manganese and iron in arc furnaces with hydrogen is one of Dr. Yan Ma’s research topics at MPIE. He will contribute with his expertise in the HalMan project. © MPIE

01.09.23

Sustainability and competitiveness for Europe’s metallurgical industry

The European Union is now funding a collaborative research project with 7 million euros that is aiming to develop and demonstrate an integrated sustainable ... Von Jörg Dambock

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