Salzgitter Group at the Hanover Trade Fair – Key Focus on the Circular Economy

“Pioneering for Circular Solutions” – this is the Salzgitter Group’s chosen slogan for its presence at the Hanover Trade Fair, Hall 3, Stand H28. “We are pursuing the new ‘Salzgitter AG 2030’ strategy with this slogan. In line with this strategy, we are aiming to evolve into the strongest steel and technology group in the circular economy, together with our partners,” explains Thorsten Möllmann, Head of Corporate Communications. “We are also delighted to be able to meet our partners and customers in person again in Hanover.”
 
The key theme is the transformation of steel production on the path to processes with a low carbon footprint and the production of green steel products. SALCOS® – SAlzgitter Low CO₂Steelmaking - makes the Salzgitter Group a pioneer in the steel industry.
 
SALCOS^® can be experienced first hand and close up, along with the conversion of the steelworks site, in a Cave (a special room projecting virtual reality): here, the new electrolysis installations for hydrogen production, direct reduction plants more than 100 meters high, and electric arc furnaces all become a virtual reality and visualize the dimensions of the transformation.
 
“Under SALCOS^®, we are working closely with prestigious partners, which is showcased by our stand,” reports Frank Seinsche who is in charge of the Group’s trade fair participations.
 
Ørsted is exhibiting a wind farm model, for instance. Ørsted and Salzgitter AG have entered into an agreement that, along with the delivery of offshore wind power and use of sustainably generated hydrogen, also includes the production of low CO₂ steel and its application in Ørsted’s offshore wind farms. In addition, there are plans to feed scrap from obsolete wind turbines back into the steel production process.
 
Tenova, a supplier and plant engineering company specializing in sustainable technical solutions in the fields of metal and mining, is also represented on location. Both companies have recently agreed to step up their close technical cooperation.
 
The trade fair is a communication platform for the Salzgitter Group: Guided tours of the trade fair under the motto of “Courses Towards Climate Neutrality” will put in a stop at the stand. Furthermore, discussion rounds with young professionals have been planned, among other activities.