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New episodes: Waelzholz podcast Steel to Zero 11/14/2024 | Sustainability

In three new episodes, the Waelzholz podcast highlights key aspects of the transformation of the steel industry in general and of Waelzholz in particular. We highly recommend you listen in! / more

Cold rolled steel strip coils made from steel produced with 75% fewer emissions in the Waelzholz warehouse

Waelzholz and thyssenkrupp take important step towards green steel production 04/18/2024 | Sustainability

Waelzholz received its first delivery of coils with reduced carbon emissions from thyssenkrupp Hohenlimburg. / more

Steel strip coils from sustainable steel production at underslung crane at Waelzholz

Low-emission steel strip: Waelzholz signs agreement with Tata Steel Nederland 03/21/2024 | Sustainability

Tata Steel Nederland and Waelzholz have signed an agreement for the supply of low-emission hot-rolled steel strip. / more

Several employees from Waelzholz and ArcelorMittal standing in front of wire rods

Waelzholz now sourcing low-carbon emission wire rods from ArcelorMittal 01/12/2023 | Sustainability

Waelzholz has received its first shipment of low-carbon emission wire rods from ArcelorMittal, and in doing so has expanded its range of climate-friendly wire rod products – for an optimized carbon footprint along the entire value chain. / more

Aerial view of a windfarm with a close-up of a wind turbine

Hardened and tempered steel strip for clutch plates in wind turbines 11/30/2022 | Sustainability

When it comes to renewable power generation using modern wind turbines, special clutch plates made of martensitic hardened and tempered steel strip from Waelzholz ensure that operation remains efficient and failure-free. / more

Low carbon emissions hot rolled steel strip from thyssenkrupp at production plant

Waelzholz increasingly relying on low-emission steel from thyssenkrupp in the future 11/02/2022 | Sustainability

In the future, Waelzholz will increasingly rely on bluemint® Steel, the climate-friendly hot rolled steel strip from our long-time supplier thyssenkrupp. / more

The Waelzholz podcast: High-performance steel materials for a sustainable economy 10/13/2022 | Sustainability

Waelzholz steel materials boost the energy efficiency and durability of home appliances. In our third podcast episode, you learn more about the role played by electrical steel strip in a sustainable economy. / more

The Waelzholz podcast: Reducing the carbon footprint of crude steel production 09/29/2022 | Sustainability

A large part of steel materials’ product carbon footprint is generated during the production of crude steel. In the latest episode of our podcast, you’ll learn how significant reductions in carbon emissions can already be achieved in this process today. / more

The Waelzholz podcast: Cutting carbon emissions in the steel value chain 09/13/2022 | Sustainability

Our podcast on sustainability highlights the opportunities to cut carbon emissions in the complex steel value chain. / more

Group picture of the cooperation partners Salzgitter AG and Waelzholz

Low carbon emissions steel strip: Salzgitter AG and Waelzholz sign partnering agreement 07/15/2022 | Corporate & markets

A partnering agreement regarding the joint further development and supplying of low-carbon steel strip has been concluded between Waelzholz and Salzgitter. / more

Low Co2 hot strip coil delivery from Salzgitter AG to Waelzholz

First CO₂-reduced coils delivered 06/23/2021 | Sustainability

The first CO₂-reduced hot rolled steel strip coils manufactured by Salzgitter AG were delivered to the Waelzholz Group. / more

Acquisition of the service center Tempracciaio S.r.l. 06/28/2024 | Corporate & markets

On June 28, 2024, the Waelzholz Group acquired Tempracciaio S.r.l., based in Milan, Italy. Together with Waelzholz Italia S.r.l., the Waelzholz Group’s concentrated expertise in Italy expands and enhances its market position here over the long term. / more

“Family-friendly company” award for Waelzholz 06/26/2024 | Careers

After initially receiving the award in 2021, Waelzholz has now once again received the “family-friendly company” award, which is valid for three years. Waelzholz received the certification for its numerous health promoting benefits and for offering the ability to work as a manager part-time. / more

Hard core, soft surface 06/11/2024 | Steel materials

Open coil annealing with subsequent bainitic hardening and tempering makes it possible to combine a hard material core with a soft, bendable surface. This forms an ideal basis for the production of blades for stamping, cutting, and creasing lines. / more

Efficient fine blanking instead of machining 03/18/2024 | Steel materials

Machining from a solid blank remains the standard manufacturing process for a number of components today. For products up to 12.5 millimeters (0.492 inch) thick, Waelzholz enables efficient fine blanking with thick cold rolled steel strip grades. / more

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