Tenova to modernize Marcegaglia’s 20-Hi mill with advanced digital solutions

Casteallanza - The project will integrate Level 1 and Level 2 automation, a next-generation Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and machine learning applications.

2. Apr 2025

FARO Technologies expands 3D metrology with new handheld scanner

Lake Mary - The release is accompanied by an update to FARO CAM2 Software, aimed at improving scanning efficiency and usability.

2. Apr 2025

Outokumpu, Alfa Laval, and SSAB partner to reduce emissions at Laakso Joint Hospital

Helsinki - Partnership aims to achieve a significant reduction in carbon emissions through the use of innovative plate heat exchangers featuring Outokumpu Circle Green® stainless steel and SSAB Zero™ steel.

2. Apr 2025

China’s largest blast furnace restarts following major modernization

Buttrio - The 5,800-cubic-meter Blast Furnace #4 underwent a major upgrade led by engineering firm Danieli Corus.

27. Mar 2025

European steel scrap market faces uncertainty amid sluggish demand

Sheffield - According to a recent market update from MEPS, European steel scrap prices remain under downward pressure.

27. Mar 2025

Cinzia Vezzosi re-elected vice president of European Recycling Industries’ Confederation

Brussels - Olivier François (FEDERREC) re-elected as President of the Federation. Alongside to him and Vezzosi Alicia Garcia Franco (FER), Sebastian Will (BVSE), and Peter Hodecek (WHO) were confirmed as vize presidents.

27. Mar 2025

Blastr steel mill project: Positive Environmental Impact Assessment

Helsinki -  Publication of a reasoned conclusion from the Uusimaa Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Center) on its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

25. Mar 2025

Current data: German crude steel production remains weak in early 2025

Berlin - According to the German Steel Association, 2.7 million tonnes of crude steel were produced in February 2025 – a 13.5% decrease compared to an already weak February 2024.

25. Mar 2025

Thyssenkrupp: New CFO and CHRO as part of executive board restructuring

Essen - Wilfried von Rath will start new role as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) on April 1, Dr. Axel Hamann appointed new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective May 1.

25. Mar 2025

Assofermet: Concerns over impact of EU Steel and Aluminium Plan on recycling

Milan - According to association the plan could hinder a well-functioning segment of the circular economy without offering sufficient solutions to stimulate internal demand for recycled materials.

25. Mar 2025

Benteler to modernize seamless tube mill with SMS group technology

Düsseldorf - The modernization will involve replacing the existing CARTA® automation system with SMS group’s next-generation CARTA®neo SRM.

25. Mar 2025

European Commission: Action Plan to boost steel and metals industry

Brussels - The plan introduces a series of short- to medium-term measures focused on energy affordability, trade protection, and decarbonisation, in response to increasing global competition and internal market pressures.

21. Mar 2025