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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

Mechanical engineer Karoline Piotrowski at Waelzholz

When passion meets opportunity: a mechanical engineer’s path to success at Waelzholz 05/31/2022 | Careers

By systematically fostering junior staff, Waelzholz is creating outstanding career opportunities – mechanical engineer Karoline Piotrowski’s success story is a prime example. / more

Stainless precision steel strip for fiber-optic submarine cables (teaser image)

Stainless precision steel strip for optical fibers in submarine cables 03/30/2022 | Steel materials

In order to manufacture robust shielding tubes for optical fibers used in submarine cables, precise welding processes are required for the very thin materials. For this purpose, we offer stainless precision steel strip with the ideal properties. / more

Electrical steel strip for large magnets used in radiation equipment (teaser image)

High-performance electrical steel strip with outstanding magnetizability for large magnets used in medical radiation equipment 01/26/2022 | Industries & applications

Waelzholz offers electrical steel strip with the perfect properties for large magnets used in medical radiation equipment. In addition to a high level of magnetic polarization, the bonding varnish coating guarantees that the individual steel plates are joined together efficiently. / more

Medical cannulas made of stainless precision steel strip (teaser image)

Stainless precision steel strip with outstanding welding and forming properties for the manufacture of medical cannulas 12/16/2021 | Industries & applications

Waelzholz’s stainless precision steel strip is ideally suited for manufacturing high-quality medical cannulas. This is because it combines exact flatness with extremely uniform cutting edges, thereby enabling an optimum welding process. / more

Chinese employee operating a rolling mill

New rolling mill brought into service at Taicang location in innovative remote process 11/22/2021 | Corporate & markets

After successfully completing construction of the new production hall and equipment at Waelzholz New Material, bringing the new machinery into service faced special challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic. / more

Fast bonding backlack for rapid curing of electrical steel strip lamellae teaser graphic

Fast-bonding varnish: accelerating the electrical steel strip plate stamping and bonding process 09/21/2021 | Steel materials

The new fast-bonding varnish accelerates the process of bonding electrical steel strip plates into lamination stacks from 1.5 hours to just a few minutes thanks to an extremely fast curing reaction / 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