7 points of innovation: how Bystronic is shaping the future of tube laser cutting

Niederönz - The goal: to make tube fabrication faster, simpler and more economically efficient.

2. Apr 2026

Koji Sakatani appointed CEO of Primetals Technologies

London - Sakatani joins the role with extensive experience in the heavy industry sector. He most recently served as Vice President of Plants and Infrastructure Systems at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

2. Apr 2026

Stainless steel market hit by rising energy and shipping costs

Sheffield - In its latest Stainless Steel Review, MEPS reports that market participants are facing a supply shock linked to the escalation of the Middle East conflict

31. Mar 2026

Hyundai Steel grants final acceptance for SMS upgrade of galvanizing line

Mönchengladbach - The upgrade, carried out in two phases, focused on improving operational stability, product quality and long-term reliability of the line.

31. Mar 2026

Salzgitter reports near break-even 2025 result amid weak steel markets

Salzgitter - Group sales declined to €9.0 billion, driven by lower steel prices and portfolio changes, while EBITDA fell to €376 million.

27. Mar 2026

EUROFER warns of growing steel surplus, urges swift EU trade action

Brussels - Axel Eggert about developments shown in recent OECD data: "This is an existential threat to European steelmaking, investment and jobs."

26. Mar 2026

SSAB progresses on green steel strategy as earnings fall in 2025

Stockholm - SSAB has published its Annual Report 2025, highlighting continued progress in its transition to fossil-free steel production alongside lower earnings in a challenging market environment.

26. Mar 2026

Hirschvogel and SMS introduce AI inspection for forged components

Mönchengladbach - The new system combines automated robot handling with high-resolution camera sensors and real-time data analysis.

24. Mar 2026

German crude steel output rises in February, electric steel stagnates

Berlin - Continuation of upward trend seen in the previous month, according to industry association Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl.

24. Mar 2026

Outokumpu starts circular economy project to utilize mining side streams

Helsinki - The initiative is being developed in cooperation with the EU-funded Lapland Mining Hub project and Digipolis in Kemi.

24. Mar 2026

Ulrike Brouzi appointed Chairwoman of Salzgitter AG Supervisory Board

Salzgitter - Brouzi has been a member of the company’s Supervisory Board since 2013. She currently serves as a member of the Board of Managing Directors of DZ BANK AG in Frankfurt.

20. Mar 2026