Hearth in blast furnace B lined without incident
2004-12-01
It took 1,700 tons of fire-resistant material to line the hearth of blast furnace B in and around the furnace. In some sections, there was a residual wall thickness of about 50 mm of intact carbon brick – the wall was originally 1,000 mm thick.
Quick! We need a coil – help is at hand for Schmitz Cargobull
2004-10-13
The Sales department at Salzgitter Flachstahl doesn’t get many requests like the one from Schmitz Cargobull asking to borrow a steel-sheet coil to demonstrate the loading capacity of the new semi-trailer with coil trough at its trade-fair presentation.
Partner day at the hot-strip rolling mill
2004-10-06
On September 30, a partner day was held at the hot-strip rolling mill to mark the completion of the restructuring work. Following the implementation of the hot-strip strategy, the event was staged to introduce customers and suppliers to the modernized hot-strip rolling mill.
Joining technology workshop at Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung a great success with participants
2004-09-22
Salzgitter Flachstahl and Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung have received a great deal of praise for their joint workshop on joining technology. More than 30 specialist colleagues from the automotive and supply industries came together at Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung on September 15.
New analysis technique in the chemistry laboratory facilitates search for trace elements
2004-09-01
A new analysis technique is now being used in the chemical laboratory at Salzgitter Flachstahl. A special method of high-performance chromatography is proving particularly effective for determining low levels of substances in complex mixtures.
TÜV Nord awards Salzgitter Flachstahl environmental certificate for its environmental management system
2004-05-05
TÜV Nord Cert GmbH has now awarded Salzgitter Flachstahl a certificate in accordance with the international environmental standard DIN EN ISO 14001 for its organization and implementation of the company environmental protection system.
Ladle heaters modernized successfully
2004-04-07
Ladles with a fire-resistant lining are used to transport pig iron and steel in the steelworks. The ladles have to be pre-heated to approx. 1100 °C before they can be filled with the liquid metal.
Miele dishwashers made of sheet steel manufactured by the Salzgitter Group
2004-01-14
Sales, Customer Service and Production have together won a new key customer from the white goods premium category: Miele, manufacturer of high-quality domestic appliances.