The new zero Scope 1 emission spooler rolling mill represents a major technological leap: equipped with a zero-emission induction furnace system, it is the first in Germany to make continuous rolling by billet welding possible. A 300-m induction heated roller table directly connects the new rolling mill to the existing continuous casting plant.
This continuous hot process is electrically powered, thus avoiding direct CO₂ emissions. Thanks to this innovation, FERALPI STAHL tangibly contributes to the gradual decarbonization of the steel industry. In the future, it will be possible to manufacture a hot rolled steel coil weighing eight tonnes, a product that will set new market standards.
“The company’s investment in the new spooler rolling mill shows its confidence in Saxony as an industrial hub. In these challenging economic times, this is a significant move. That is why I believe it is so important that companies like FERALPI STAHL continue to find the right conditions for value creation and technological transformation with fair competition in the future. After all, this enables our economic sovereignty, an efficient use of resources and industrial jobs,” stated the minister president of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer.
“The inauguration of the new Riesa plant testifies to our long-term vision and our ongoing commitment to investing in cutting-edged technologies to strengthen our competitiveness in the global market and to pursuing an increasingly sustainable production. We firmly believe in Germany’s growth potential and we intend to be a driver for its economic boost,” highlighted Giuseppe Pasini, chairman of Feralpi Group.
“With the inauguration of the new rolling mill, we are concretely implementing our green steel vision,” emphasized Uwe Reinecke, general manager of FERALPI STAHL. “We are investing not only in technology, but also in the people who are making this transformation possible: more than 100 new jobs will be created. For us, it is a clear statement of commitment to Riesa, Saxony, and the German steel industry.”
