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Network: Plastic pipes based on renewable raw materials and recyclates
21.09.2023
Using and establishing renewable raw materials and recyclates for the production of plastic pipes is the goal of the innovation network planned by the SKZ Plastics Centre in cooperation with HeiQ RAS AG from 2024. These are to be established for the supply industry, taking into account process capability, processability and economic efficiency.
thyssenkrupp: Reorganization of the portfolio and “APEX” program
20.09.2023
In order to further advance its transformation, thyssenkrupp has begun to reorganize its portfolio and launched its group-wide performance-oriented program “APEX”.
Green aluminum in Hydro's new casting plant
20.09.2023
Hydro, one of Germany's largest and most diverse aluminum companies, has opened a new factory in Rackwitz.
ArcelorMittal Duisburg relies on politics for decarbonization
20.09.2023
For ArcelorMittal, the decarbonization of steel production is a central future issue that the company has been pursuing for some time. In order to produce climate-neutrally by 2030, there are already concrete plans for the transformation of the plant at the Duisburg location.
Siemens Energy sells 12 PEM electrolysers to Air Liquide
20.09.2023
Siemens Energy reports the sale of 12 electrolysers with a total capacity of 200 MW to Air Liquide. The French gas company plans to use the units in its Normand'Hy project in northern France.
BREKO market analysis on fibre-optic expansion: network coverage of German households currently at over 35 %
19.09.2023
Together with the telecommunications expert and economist Prof. Dr. Jens Böcker, the German Broadband Communication Association (BREKO) presented a current analysis on the status of fibre roll-out in Germany on August 30th.
Ad hoc announcement: Aurubis has identified strong indications of a metal shortage
15.09.2023
During the regular inspection of the metal stock, Aurubis found significant deviations from the target stock as well as deviations from special samples of certain deliveries of input materials in the recycling area.
Aluminum production in double-digit decline
15.09.2023
Aluminum production in Germany fell again significantly in the second quarter. In the primary aluminum smelters, the production volume fell by almost half, while in the further processing of semi-finished products the decline was in the double-digit percentage range.
No sale: thyssenkrupp ends talks with Liberty Steel
06.09.2023
Dr. Klaus Keysberg: “We opened the door for negotiations, but in the end our ideas about the corporate value and the structure of the transaction were far apart. We have therefore decided to end the talks.
New alliance of trade unions and associations demands bridge electricity price
06.09.2023
Germany needs a decision on an effective bridge electricity price quickly. This is what the associations and unions of the energy-intensive industries and the DGB are demanding.