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SSAB and SMS are jointly driving the green steel revolution with the 190t electric arc furnace (EAF) under construction in Oxelösund, here a comparison picture. © SMS Group

21/02/2025 – First heat scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026

First heat scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026

New 190t electric arc furnace

SSAB, one of the world’s most carbon-efficient steel companies, has chosen SMS Group for the construction of a new 190t EAF, which is set to be one of ... By Jörg Dambock

Exciting discussions about current trends and developments in wire technology were held in a good atmosphere. © EJP Maschinen

20/02/2025 – Conventions

Conventions

Successful open house week

At the end of last year, EJP Maschinen GmbH organised an open week in Baesweiler, North Rhine-Westphalia, in cooperation with EJP Wire Technology GmbH. By Jörg Dambock

Matthieu will report to Kati ter Horst, President and CEO, and will be based at Outokumpu’s office in Krefeld, Germany. © Outokumpu

19/02/2025 – New President of the “Stainless Europe” business line

New President of the “Stainless Europe” business line

Change in Outokumpu leadership team

Outokumpu has appointed Matthieu Jehl (MBA, M.Sc. Applied Economics, M.Sc. Eng.) as President of Business Line Stainless Europe and member of the Outokumpu ... By Jörg Dambock

(From left to right:) Carlo Cascino, SMS Group; David Maurizio, SMS Group; Rumi Masih, Future Forgeworks; Courtney Walker, Future Forgeworks; Francisco Parot, Future Forgeworks; Bernhard Steenken, SMS Group; Rohan Richardson, Future Forgeworks; Jason Whitaker, Future Forgeworks; Serena Turner, Future Forgeworks; Scott Waddell, Future Forgeworks; Andrea Mas, SMS Group; Paolo Marin, SMS Group). © SMS Group

18/02/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 7/2025

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Daniel Keienburg

Kardemir Karabük Demir Çelik Sanayi Ve Ticaret will produce three square billet sizes with an overall annual output exceeding 1.2 million tons using its new SMS five-strand combi-continuous caster at its Karabük site. © SMS Group

18/02/2025 – Expansion of the product range and production

Expansion of the product range and production

SMS group to supply a five-strand combi-continuous caster

Kardemir Karabük Demir Çelik Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S has placed an order for a five-strand combi-continuous caster for its integrated steel plant with SMS ... By Jörg Dambock

From left to right: Liu Ding; Wang Zaiying; Li Renlong; Paul Tockert; Peter Langner; Jochen Burg; Tan Chengxu; Zhang Hongjun; Tian Yong, Gu Yan; Wen Miao. © SMS Group

14/02/2025 – Decarbonization initiatives

Decarbonization initiatives

SMS and Ansteel signed MoU to advance “Green Steel” technologies

On January 16, a delegation from SMS group, led by CEO Jochen Burg, visited the Chairman and Party Secretary of the Ansteel group, Tan Chengxu. By Jörg Dambock

“PEFC” green certification was awarded to Madem-Moorecraft USA, in North Carolina and Texas. © Madem

13/02/2025 – CO2 footprint

CO2 footprint

Madem-Moorecraft Reels receives Green Certification “PEFC”

In its global journey to excellence in social and environmental responsibility, Madem Reels Group has just received another recognition by the Programme ... By Jörg Dambock