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Improved high-strength bainitic hot-rolled strip for complexly shaped components
The automotive industry uses bainitic hot rolled strip such as SZBS800 with a tensile strength of 800 MPa and thicknesses from 2 - 4 mm to manufacture chassis…
New terms and conditions for supply and payment
New terms and conditions for supply and payment are entering into force at Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH as of April 1, 2018. Diverse regulations have been revised due to changes in case law.
Materials symposium in Salzgitter on November 6 and 7, 2018
The deadline for additional contributions to the Materials Symposium is April 6.
SALCOS® - Salzgitter Initiative to reduce CO2 in the steelmaking of the future
Working with external partners, the Salzgitter Group is investigating new technologies to produce steel with lower CO2 emissions.
Closed Loop – Sustainability thanks to a closed material loop
Members of the "Closed Loop" project implemented a successful transition to regular operation in Leipzig on January 17. Closed Loop describes the optimization of the delivery flows…
Determining characteristics of xpand® grades
In the research environment, there are a number of test methods used to evaluate the susceptibility to edge cracks. In order to meet the challenge of the reduced edge forming capability caused by…
"Materials and concepts for vehicles of the future" symposium in Salzgitter on November 6 and 7, 2018
The "Materials and concepts for vehicles of the future" symposium is being organized by Volkswagen AG, Salzgitter AG and ITS mobility. The focus…
DENA: Salzgitter Flachstahl wins another award with the label “Flagship energy efficient waste heat utilization”
Having already won four awards from the German Energy Agency (DENA) since 2013, Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH (SZFG) perpetuates this…
RH facility provides new product possibilities
Salzgitter Flachstahl has been operating a twin RH degassing facility with two treatment lines since April 2017.
The vacuum treatment in an RH system (Ruhrstahl-Hereaus) is used to produce steels…
Tubes and pipes play a crucial role
We encounter tubes and pipes in so many areas, and often material from the steel mill in Salzgitter is involved. Salzgitter Flachstahl supplies its sister companies and customers with hot rolled wide strip in…
Setup of a third hot-dip galvanizing line
The Salzgitter AG Supervisory Board approved an investment in a third hot-dip galvanizing line at the Salzgitter site. For Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH (SZFG), this project represents the implementation of…
The river's source is the mill
Exemplary, possibly record breaking, stunning: The Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH water cycle – how waste water becomes water clean enough to swim in.