Production

Production

Steel producers are investing heavily in producing green steel using electricity from fossil-free sources and green hydrogen instead of carbon intensive coal. To bring emissions down state-of-the-art technologies are developed throughout the global steel industries. In this section you can read news articles on the production of green steel.

GMH Gruppe launches second inductive single-rod tempering system

Just months after commissioning the first induction quenching and tempering plant for individual bars, the company gave the go-ahead for the construction of the second electrically powered quenching and tempering plant.

Siemens: first industrial control cabinets made entirely from green steel

Siemens subsidiary Alpha Verteilertechnik in Cham, Germany, offers green SIVACON 8MF1 control cabinet series.

Outokumpu to take the next steps in metal powder production

Outokumpu’s target is to further strengthen the company’s innovation strategy and circular economy efforts by producing annually up to 330 tons of metal powder from the company's own recycled material.

Kanthal expands its production capacity in Japan

To meet the increased need, Kanthal will expand its production capacity in Sakura, Japan, an investment of approximately SEK 100 million. The aim is to capture mid- and long-term market growth in Asia.

Outokumpu and Tetra Pak join forces to reduce emissions

Outokumpu is partnering with Tetra Pak. Outokumpu Circle Green®, with up to 93% lower carbon footprint than the global industry average, will be used in the production of Tetra Pak’s homogenizers.

SSAB and John Deere Forestry Oy agree on deliveries of fossil-free steel

SSAB and John Deere Forestry Oy have signed a letter of intent on deliveries of fossil-free steel from 2026 onwards.

Morakniv, Alleima, Rondo Plast and TK Pac develop sustainable knife

Swedish manufacturers Morakniv, Alleima, Rondo Plast and TK Pac have come together to develop a knife that is largely made from recycled material.

Landmark melting at voestalpine site in Donawitz

voestalpine has produced the world’s first high-quality “green” wire rod from hydrogen-reduced pure iron and scrap at its site in Donawitz. The hydrogen-reduced pure iron was produced in the Hyfor pilot plant.

SSAB and Manitou Group agree on deliveries of fossil-free steel

SSAB has signed a letter of intent for deliveries of fossil-free steel to Manitou Group. Deliveries are set to start in 2026 and ramp up as SSAB’s fossil-free steel production capacity increases.

Waelzholz and Tata Steel Nederland sign agreement for supply of Zeremis Carbon Lite low-emission...

Waelzholz and Tata Steel Nederland take an important step towards decarbonisation: companies signed an agreement for the supply of the Zeremis Carbon Lite brand of low-emission hot-rolled steel strip.