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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

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

01.11.22 – Outokumpu aims to improve its energy efficiency significantly

Outokumpu aims to improve its energy efficiency significantly

Amidst the European energy crisis

Outokumpu has decided to significantly increase its energy efficiency improvement target and prioritize related investments in 2023 and 2024. Von Jörg Dambock

SMS digital welcomes CAP’s group at Vetta's headquarters in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. © SMS Group

27.09.22 – Siderúrgica Huachipato commissions SMS with digitalization project

Siderúrgica Huachipato commissions SMS with digitalization project

Significant improvement of energy efficiency in steel mill

SMS digital, a Center of Excellence of the SMS group, has signed an agreement to implement a package of advanced digital services for the Siderúrgica Huachipato ... Von Jörg Dambock

During the “wire” and “Tube” trade fair from 9 to 13 May 2022, trade visitors will be offered daily guided tours, so-called “ecoMetals”-trails. © Messe Düsseldorf

20.12.21 – “ecoMetals” trails through the exhibition halls

“ecoMetals” trails through the exhibition halls

So green are “wire” and “Tube” 2022

How green are the wire, cable, tube and pipe industries? How sustainably do they produce and how environmentally friendly is the handling of the materials ... Von Jörg Dambock