Hot-dip galvanized dual-phase steel products now available up to a thickness of 2.5 millimeters in greater widths

The hot-dip galvanized dual-phase steels feature among the highlights of our product portfolio. The dimensional range of Salzgitter Flachstahl products now includes thicknesses of up to 2.5 mm with widths over 1610 mm. more...

Salzgitter Flachstahl is saving energy and protecting the environment!

Salzgitter Flachstahl’s energy efficiency program has already achieved its first successes. The program is responsible for identifying potential savings, reducing energy consumption and thereby saving resources. more...

New General Terms and Conditions of Delivery and Payment

The new General Terms and Conditions of Delivery and Payment of Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH will come into effect on July 1st, 2010. more...

Heat-treatable steel: No compromises in terms of properties – both hard and tough

The heat treatment of steel looks back on a long tradition. In many cases, the component properties can only be achieved as required outside of the steel mill and hot strip plant by further heat treatment in the actual component manufacturing process. For heat treatment processes, the focus should be placed accordingly on the setup of specific mechanical technological properties. more...

Once again – Salzgitter AG is one of Germany’s TOP 100 employers

In 2010 „Das Absolventenbarometer“ also looked for the 100 most popular employers in Germany. Approximately 10,000 soon-to-be-graduating engineering students, participated in the trendence study and Salzgitter AG once again was selected one of the 100 TOP employers. more... 

“Hotmelt” lubricants improve productivity

The term hotmelt denotes dry lubricants on mineral oil base that have a higher melting temperature, i.e. they exhibit a wax-like consistency at room temperature. These products have significant advantages compared to products for standard oiling. more...

Risse + Wilke Kaltband and Salzgitter Flachstahl: „A perfect match“

Whether the tongue for a car seat belt, the blade on a lawn mower or the drawer slide for a desk – they all have one thing in common: they could very well be parts made from cold-rolled strip by Risse + Wilke Kaltband - and have originated in one of the blast furnaces in Salzgitter, Germany. more...

Energy optimization in the strip coating process

A large portion of the energy required in the strip coating plant is provided in the form of natural gas. In the year 2003, Salzgitter Flachstahl initiated an energy optimization program for the strip coating process. more...

Hot-strip mill resumes operation

Since 5.30 a. m. on May 5th, the hot-strip mill is rolling again. On April 19th, production had to be stopped due to a motor failure on the roughing stand. Thanks to the unfailing and excellent co-operation of all partners involved, the complex damage to the 19-year-old motor could be fixed at record speed. more...

First 350 mm slabs produced in Salzgitter – New construction of the continuous casting line 4

At the beginning of the year 2006 the idea was born to produce “thick slabs” for the continuous casting line of the Group company Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH. Construction work was completed within a timeframe of only three years and the first 350 mm slab was cast as scheduled in March of this year. more...

Hanover Trade Fair 2010 – Hightlights

From April 19 to 23, 2010, Salzgitter Flachstahl showcased latest novelties and interesting developments revolving around state of the art steels and their utilization. more...

Salzgitter Flachstahl – Supplier of the Year 2009 for Kirchhoff Automotive Deutschland

On April 13th, 2010 we have been awarded Supplier of the Year 2009 for raw material by Kirchhoff Automotive Deutschland at Iserlohn. more...

Extension of annual personal development meetings

Further training opportunities and scope for career development are two key factors of job satisfaction for staff employed by companies, in particular for highly qualified engineers actively seeking to structure their careers. Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH supports the development of these groups through various programs. more...

Folastal^® - Monitored products for applications in exterior construction

National building legislation stipulates the qualitative standards to be satisfied by construction products used in Germany. The DIN standard 55928-8, which regulates corrosion protection due to coating substances for trapezoidal profiles and other thin-walled structural members made of steel, is particularly significant for Folastal^® (strip-coated products).
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