Salzgitter News — GMK Center https://gmk.center/en/tag/salzgitter-en/ This is an informational-analytical, discussion platform Wed, 13 May 2026 14:08:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://gmk.center/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-chrome-256x256-36x36.png Salzgitter News — GMK Center https://gmk.center/en/tag/salzgitter-en/ 32 32 <![CDATA[Salzgitter is expanding its steel certifications for military equipment]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-is-expanding-its-steel-certifications-for-military-equipment/ Wed, 13 May 2026 14:08:16 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123630 Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH, a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG, has received new certifications for the use of SECURE steels in military equipment. With this, the company has completed a key phase in expanding its portfolio of armored steels for the defense industry. This was announced in a press release. The new approvals confirm that the products […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter increased steel output by 1.4% y/y in Q1]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-increased-steel-output-by-1-4-y-y-in-q1/ Tue, 12 May 2026 12:31:28 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123553 According to Q1 2026 results, Germany’s Salzgitter AG improved its production performance and increased steel output, laying the groundwork for a recovery in financial results. This is stated in the company’s report. Steel production for the period rose by 1.4% year-on-year to 1.27 million tons. Specifically, the Salzgitter Flachstahl division produced 1.02 million tons (+2.0%), […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The EC has approved Salzgitter’s full control over HKM]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-ec-has-approved-salzgitter-s-full-control-over-hkm/ Wed, 06 May 2026 13:13:09 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123359 The European Commission has approved the acquisition of sole control over Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann GmbH (HKM) by Salzgitter Mannesmann GmbH (SMG), a member of the Salzgitter Group. The decision was made under the EU Merger Regulation. The deal involves a change in the control structure of HKM, which was previously jointly managed by SMG, thyssenkrupp […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter launches the KLASSE project to recover metals from slag]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-launches-the-klasse-project-to-recover-metals-from-slag/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:36:26 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122040 The German steelmaker Salzgitter AG has announced the launch of the KLASSE joint research project, aimed at recovering valuable metals from electric arc furnace slag. According to a press release, the initiative is intended to enhance circularity in the steel industry, reduce raw material losses, and decrease dependence on imported resources. The project is coordinated […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter reduced its steel production by 8% y/y in 2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-reduced-its-steel-production-by-8-y-y-in-2025/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:39:01 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121777 According to its 2025 results, the German conglomerate Salzgitter AG reduced its steel production by 8% year-over-year to 5.9 million tons, as stated in the company’s report. The group’s external sales fell to €9 billion last year from €10 billion in 2024 due to lower average prices for steel products and the deconsolidation of the […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter is investing €2 million in capacity for the defense industry]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-is-investing-e2-million-in-capacity-for-the-defense-industry/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:46:23 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121376 Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH, a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG, is investing over €2 million in a new waterjet cutting system at its facility in Ilsenburg. This was announced in a press release. The project is primarily aimed at strengthening the company’s position in the growing defense sector, as well as expanding its capabilities in the production […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter wins contracts to supply pipes for Germany’s hydrogen network]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-wins-contracts-to-supply-pipes-for-germany-s-hydrogen-network/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:13:23 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120905 German steel producer Salzgitter AG has announced the signing of major contracts with ONTRAS Gastransport GmbH to supply pipes for the construction of a new hydrogen pipeline, which is part of Germany’s main hydrogen network. This is stated in the company’s press release. Under the contracts, Salzgitter subsidiaries Mannesmann Grossrohr GmbH (MGR) and Mannesmann Line […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Germany to increase funding for Salzgitter low-carbon steel project]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/germany-to-increase-funding-for-salzgitter-low-carbon-steel-project/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:35:37 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120552 The German government has confirmed additional funding of €322 million for Salzgitter’s plans to produce steel based on green hydrogen. This was announced in a statement by the country’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE). The ministry approved the increase in funding for the company’s Salcos project after the European Commission gave its […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter AG strengthens its position in the defense steel market]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-ag-strengthens-its-position-in-the-defense-steel-market/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:15:13 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119992 German concern Salzgitter AG has announced the acquisition of Thyrolf & Uhle GmbH, strengthening its position in the steel and defense components segment. This is a strategic move towards a growing market that is gaining momentum in Germany and Europe amid geopolitical changes. This is stated in a press release. Thyrolf & Uhle has been […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter and Volvo Cars have entered into a partnership in a circular economy project]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-and-volvo-cars-have-entered-into-a-partnership-in-a-circular-economy-project/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:57:02 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119909 German steel producer Salzgitter has entered into a partnership with Volvo Cars as part of the ScanLoop circular economy project. This was announced in a statement by the company. Salzgitter already supplies high-quality flat steel to Volvo Cars’ body parts factory in southern Sweden and now collects significant amounts of scrap generated there and returns […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter to acquire joint venture Hüttenwerke-Krupp Mannesmann]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-to-acquire-joint-venture-huttenwerke-krupp-mannesmann/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:58:24 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119803 German steel producer Salzgitter has announced its intention to buy out the co-owners of the Hüttenwerke-Krupp Mannesmann (HKM) joint steel venture to become the sole owner of the company from mid-2026. Thyssenkrupp owns 50% of HKM’s shares, Salzgitter owns 30%, and French pipe manufacturer Vallourec owns 20%. As noted, after intensive negotiations, Thyssenkrupp Steel and […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter considers scaling back Hüttenwerke-Krupp Mannesmann operations]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-considers-scaling-back-huttenwerke-krupp-mannesmann-operations/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:32:13 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=118573 German steel producer Salzgitter Group plans to reduce the scale of operations at Hüttenwerke-Krupp Mannesmann (HKM) in Duisburg, SteelOrbis reports, citing German media. At the same time, the company intends to maintain production within the revised structure and volumes. Currently, the plant, which produces semi-finished products, has an annual capacity of about 4 million tons. […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter expands steel supply capabilities for the defense industry]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-expands-steel-supply-capabilities-for-the-defense-industry/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 07:12:37 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=117128 German metallurgical company Salzgitter AG is strengthening its position in the market for special steels for the defense industry, having received extended certification for SECURE 500 armor grades and new certification for SECURE 450. These steels are produced by the concern’s subsidiary, Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH, according to a press release. In particular, SECURE 500 now […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Main investor Salzgitter reduces stake in the company]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/main-investor-salzgitter-reduces-stake-in-the-company/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:39:36 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=116612 Salzgitter’s main shareholder, construction conglomerate GP Günter Papenburg, has reduced its stake in the steelmaker to less than 25%. This is according to press reports citing Manager Magazin. Although GP Papenburg has not officially confirmed its intention to sell its shares, a recently published voting rights report indicates that the company has already reduced its […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter cuts financial forecasts for 2025 due to market conditions]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-cuts-financial-forecasts-for-2025-due-to-market-conditions/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:10:39 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=115800 German concern Salzgitter AG is cautiously optimistic about 2026. This was stated by the company’s CFO Birgit Potrafki, according to Reuters. These expectations are linked to upcoming EU measures to ensure the competitiveness of steel producers in the bloc. In the first nine months of 2025, the group’s revenue amounted to €6.9 billion compared to […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter sells Aurubis bonds to finance Salcos project and business purposes]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-sells-aurubis-bonds-to-finance-salcos-project-and-business-purposes/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:48:26 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=114536 German steel producer Salzgitter has begun placing €500 million in senior unsecured bonds issued by copper producer Aurubis, according to a company statement. The funds will be used for general business purposes, further expenditure on the first phase of SALCOS, and restructuring measures. The bonds are also being issued to diversify the group’s financing structure […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Major pause in EU steel industry decarbonization projects]]> https://gmk.center/en/posts/major-pause-in-eu-steel-industry-decarbonization-projects/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:17:37 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=posts&p=114009 Major steel companies are postponing their green transformation plans, seeking greater certainty, particularly regarding the bloc’s steps to protect the industry and the market. Status: postponed In September this year, German steel producer Salzgitter announced its decision to postpone the next stages of its large-scale green project Salcos, which aims to reduce CO2 emissions in […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter postpones expansion of green steel production project for three years]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-postpones-expansion-of-green-steel-production-project-for-three-years/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:56:37 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=113528 German steelmaker Salzgitter has decided to postpone further stages of its large-scale green project Salcos for three years. The project aims to reduce CO2 emissions in steel production through the use of hydrogen. This was announced by the company’s CEO, Gunnar Grebler, according to Reuters. The total cost of the project is around €2.5 billion, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter has started building a new scrap shredder]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-has-started-building-a-new-scrap-shredder/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:04:09 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=112836 On September 1, 2025, a ceremony was held at the site of the subsidiary DEUMU Deutsche Metall- und Erz-Union GmbH in Salzgitter (Germany) to mark the start of construction of a new large shredder for processing steel scrap. The project is worth around €30 million and aims to ensure better preparation of secondary raw materials […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter reduced steel production by 12% year-on-year in the first half of the year]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-reduced-steel-production-by-12-year-on-year-in-the-first-half-of-the-year/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:13:14 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=112535 The German conglomerate Salzgitter AG reduced steel production by 12.1% in January–June 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, down to 2.93 million t. This is according to the company’s report for the first half of the year. Total external sales in the first half of the year decreased by 11% year-on-year, reaching €4.66 […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter to test new green pellet technology in collaboration with Binding Solutions]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-to-test-new-green-pellet-technology-in-collaboration-with-binding-solutions/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:42:00 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=111903 German steel company Salzgitter AG and British company Binding Solutions Ltd (BSL) have signed a memorandum of cooperation to test innovative cold-agglomerated pellets (CAPs) in a blast furnace and direct reduced iron (DRI) plant. This is stated in the company’s press release. BSL’s technology has the potential to significantly reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter receives approval to supply armor steel for military purposes]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-receives-approval-to-supply-armor-steel-for-military-purposes/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:26:44 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=111144 The German steel company Salzgitter AG has received official approval to supply armor steel for military purposes. The group’s subsidiary, Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH, has completed certification of SECURE 500 steel in accordance with the technical requirements of TL 2350-0000, which allows its use in Bundeswehr protection systems and transport. This is stated in the company’s […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter sells Austrian Stahlhandel to ECCO Group as part of restructuring]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-sells-austrian-stahlhandel-to-ecco-group-as-part-of-restructuring/ Tue, 27 May 2025 11:36:38 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=109519 German steelmaker Salzgitter AG continues to optimize its business portfolio. The company’s subsidiary Salzgitter Mannesmann Stahlhandel GmbH has announced the sale of Salzgitter Mannesmann Stahlhandel Austria to ECCO Group. The agreement provides for the transfer of all operating assets and divisions, including the company’s two sites in Graz and Gratkorn (Austria), according to a press […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter reduced steel production by 7.5% q/q in Q1]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-reduced-steel-production-by-7-5-q-q-in-q1/ Tue, 13 May 2025 10:45:44 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=109005 German steelmaker Salzgitter AG cut steel production by 7.5% to 1.55 million tons in January-March 2025 compared to the previous quarter. This was due to a drop in demand for flat products and planned repairs to blast furnace equipment, the company said in its quarterly report. The group’s revenue for the first quarter decreased by […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter invests hundreds of millions of euros in new furnace and heat recovery]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-invests-hundreds-of-millions-of-euros-in-new-furnace-and-heat-recovery/ Mon, 05 May 2025 12:04:42 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=108698 German steelmaker Salzgitter is investing heavily in the modernization of its flat steel production. This is a project by Salzgitter’s subsidiary, Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, which will invest hundreds of millions of euros in a new walking beam furnace and a waste gas heat recovery system at the hot strip mill. The new furnace will be […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter rejects takeover bid and maintains independence]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-rejects-takeover-bid-and-maintains-independence/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:26:11 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=107803 Metallurgical company Salzgitter AG has decided to terminate negotiations with the consortium of GP Günter Papenburg AG and TSR Recycling GmbH & Co. KG on a possible takeover. According to the company, the parties had significantly different perceptions of the current and future value of the assets, Salzgitter said in a press release. “«Salzgitter AG […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter notes the weakness of the German economy and uncertainty about exports]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-notes-the-weakness-of-the-german-economy-and-uncertainty-about-exports/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:03:12 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=106757 The German Salzgitter Group notes the weakness of the German economy and growing uncertainty about exports due to tensions between the United States and its trading partners. This is stated in the company’s report for the financial year 2024. As noted, the steel sector was affected by high energy prices and high imports. The company’s […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Hoberg & Driesch acquires a stake in Salzgitter’s pipe business]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/hoberg-driesch-acquires-a-stake-in-salzgitters-pipe-business/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:47:35 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=106669 Düsseldorf-based Hoberg & Driesch Röhrengruppe, one of Europe’s leading steel pipe distributors, has reached an agreement with Salzgitter Mannesmann Stahlhandel GmbH to acquire part of the latter’s pipe business in Germany. The agreement covers seamless heavy-wall pipes and precision steel pipes, according to a press release. The deal will allow Hoberg & Driesch to strengthen […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter announces force majeure on coil supply]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-announces-force-majeure-on-coil-supply/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:56:23 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=105990 German steelmaker Salzgitter has declared force majeure on its coil supply following a fire that shut down the company’s only hot strip mill. This was reported by Argus. Media reports. In a letter sent to customers on March 4, the company said that the fire occurred on February 28 for unknown reasons, which resulted in […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter starts construction of a large-scale hydrogen production plant]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-starts-construction-of-a-large-scale-hydrogen-production-plant/ Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:14:10 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=105634 On February 12, 2025, the Salzgitter steel company began construction of one of Europe’s largest green hydrogen plants. Starting in 2026, the Salzgitter facility is expected to produce about 9,000 tons of hydrogen annually, which will be a key milestone in the implementation of the SALCOS® (Salzgitter Low CO2 Steelmaking) program to reduce CO2 emissions […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter’s EBITDA for FY2024 exceeds expectations]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitters-ebitda-for-fy2024-exceeds-expectations/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:04:38 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=105268 German steel company Salzgitter AG exceeded market expectations in terms of EBITDA in 2024, reaching €445 million. Despite a decline in total turnover to €10.0 billion (versus €10.8 billion in 2023) and a significant pre-tax loss of €296 million, the company’s profitability by this key indicator was higher than expected. An important role in the […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Shareholder consortium raises offer for Salzgitter to €1.1 billion]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/shareholder-consortium-raises-offer-for-salzgitter-to-e1-1-billion/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:25:25 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=104604 A consortium of Salzgitter shareholders has raised its offer for the steel company to €1.1 billion, Bloomberg reports. GP Günter Papenburg, which is Salzgitter’s second largest shareholder, and TSR Recycling GmbH made a non-binding offer of €18.5 per share. Earlier, according to sources in the know, the offer was around €17.5 per share. “The company […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Shareholder consortium prepares for voluntary buyout of Salzgitter AG shares]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/shareholder-consortium-prepares-for-voluntary-buyout-of-salzgitter-ag-shares/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:12:03 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=102059 GP Günter Papenburg AG, one of the key shareholders of German steelmaker Salzgitter AG, has officially announced its intention to initiate a voluntary buyout of the company’s shares. GP Günter Papenburg AG and TSR Recycling GmbH & Co. KG have formed a consortium that plans to make an offer to Salzgitter AG shareholders to buy […]

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]]> <![CDATA[RWE and Salzgitter have agreed on a long-term supply of green electricity]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/rwe-and-salzgitter-have-agreed-on-a-long-term-supply-of-green-electricity/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:12:12 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=99484 The German energy company RWE and the steel producer Salzgitter have agreed on a long-term supply of green electricity. This is stated in the message of Salzgitter. The companies have entered into an appropriate long-term agreement (PPA). RWE Supply&Trading will supply Salzgitter with up to 64 GWh of electricity per year from the Boitzenburger Land […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter and Thyssenkrupp are looking to sell their stake in Hüttenwerke Krupp-Mannesmann]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-and-thyssenkrupp-are-looking-to-sell-their-stake-in-huttenwerke-krupp-mannesmann/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:33:05 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=99830 German steelmaker Salzgitter has said it has no intention of fully buying and operating Hüttenwerke Krupp-Mannesmann (HKM), a joint venture between the company, Thyssenkrupp Steel and French pipe maker Vallourec in Duisburg. This is reported by SteelOrbis. Salzgitter, according to a statement published on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, intends to sell its stake in HKM. […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter increased steel production by 6.2% y/y in H1 2024]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-increased-steel-production-by-6-2-y-y-in-h1-2024/ Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:04:38 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=99677 In H1 2024, the German steel company Salzgitter increased steel production by 6.2% compared to the same period in 2023 – up to 3.33 million tons. This is stated in the company’s report. Steel sales for January-June decreased by 10.2% y/y – to €5.24 billion. EBITDA fell by 45.6% y/y – to €233.6 million, and […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter cuts sales and profit forecasts for 2024]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-cuts-sales-and-profit-forecasts-for-2024/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 07:49:59 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=99335 German steelmaker Salzgitter has revised its sales and earnings forecasts for fiscal 2024. This is stated in the message of the company. «Germany’s economic recovery is still slow to materialize. Infrastructure projects long planned are being delayed, a situation compounded by persistently very high energy costs for procurement and grid usage, along with relatively high […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter announces tender for hydrogen supply for steel production]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-announces-tender-for-hydrogen-supply-for-steel-production/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:13:15 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=98090 German steelmaker Salzgitter is announcing a tender for hydrogen supply for the first time for the initial phase of its SALCOS (Salzgitter Low CO2 Steelmaking) transformation program. This is stated in the company’s message. As part of the first phase of the SALCOS expansion, Salzgitter will be able to use up to 150 thousand tons […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Production of green steel: Ferrexpo expands cooperation with German Salzgitter]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/production-of-green-steel-ferrexpo-expands-cooperation-with-german-salzgitter/ Fri, 24 May 2024 13:59:11 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=97105 Ferrexpo plc, which owns 3 mining and processing plants in Ukraine, and Germany’s Salzgitter have signed a memorandum of understanding to supply high-quality direct reduced iron ore pellets (DR pellets) for low-carbon steel production. According to the Group’s website, the memorandum provides for the joint development of strategies for the supply of iron ore products […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter has lowered its sales forecast for 2024]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-has-lowered-its-sales-forecast-for-2024/ Wed, 15 May 2024 11:32:04 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=96734 German steelmaker Salzgitter has lowered its 2024 forecast for the steel market as signs of recovery are weaker than previously expected. This is stated in the company’s report for the first quarter of this year. Salzgitter currently expects sales this year to be around €10.5 billion, compared to its previous forecast of €10.5-11 billion. According […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter signs a preliminary agreement with Uniper for the supply of green hydrogen]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-signs-a-preliminary-agreement-with-uniper-for-the-supply-of-green-hydrogen/ Sat, 27 Apr 2024 07:33:23 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=96198 German steelmaker Salzgitter and energy company Uniper have signed a preliminary agreement on the purchase and supply of green hydrogen. This is stated in the message of Salzgitter. In this way, both companies want to make a significant contribution to reducing carbon emissions in the German steel industry. Hydrogen will be produced at the large […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Decarbonization of the German steel industry requires political decisions – Salzgitter]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/decarbonization-of-the-german-steel-industry-requires-political-decisions-salzgitter/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:02:06 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=95548 The steel industry is interested in achieving a green transformation, but politicians are putting up obstacles on the way, writes Salzgitter CEO Gunnar Gröbler in an article for the German Focus. Back in 2015, Salzgitter Group and its partners set out to radically reduce the 8 million tons of CO2 generated annually by steel production […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter is in talks with Vallourec to buy a stake in Hüttenwerke Krupp-Mannesmann]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-is-in-talks-with-vallourec-to-buy-a-stake-in-huttenwerke-krupp-mannesmann/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 03:41:32 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=95099 The two German shareholders of Hüttenwerke Krupp-Mannesmann (HKM), Thyssenkrupp Steel and Salzgitter, are negotiating with the third owner, Vallourec, to transfer its stake in the Duisburg-based company. This was reported by Kallanish. Salzgitter owns 30% of the plant’s shares, while Thyssenkrupp Steel owns 50%, but Salzgitter may be more serious about getting 20% of Vallourec, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter plans to invest €30 million in a new scrap shredder]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-plans-to-invest-e30-million-in-a-new-scrap-shredder/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:28:55 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=94801 Salzgitter plans to invest €30 million in a new scrap shredder at its Salzgitter plant, Kallanish reports. As Salzgitter CEO Gunnar Gröbler said during a press conference, the existing shredder at the plant does not meet the future requirements of the steelmaking process. The steelmaker has decided to modernize its scrap shredding capacity in preparation […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter signs a 10-year agreement for the purchase of green electricity from IG Merbitz]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-signs-a-10-year-agreement-for-the-purchase-of-green-electricity-from-ig-merbitz/ Sun, 10 Mar 2024 09:04:34 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=94517 German steel company Salzgitter AG has signed a 10-year contract to purchase green electricity from IG Merbitz Solar as part of its efforts to support decarbonization and contribute to climate goals. This is stated in the company’s press release. As part of the agreement, which will take effect from January 2025, IG Merbitz will supply […]

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