STAHL+TECHNIK

STAHL + TECHNIK

STAHL + TECHNIK is the German-language trade journal for steel production, processing, application technology, innovation and management.

The target groups are steel production companies, steel processing companies (from hot and cold rolling to surface finishing), steel processing companies (forming, joining, sheet metal processing), the supply industry, universities, technical colleges and associations.

Content:
Plant engineering; Metallurgy; Innovation; Coke-making technology; Technology; Companys; Markets; Forming technology; Materials and production, Digitization; Steel application; Precious metals

Categories:
Steel trade; Management; Events; Profession and career; Energy and Environment; Technology, strategy and management trends; Profiles of the industry players; Comments; Interviews; Well-founded technical reports; Scientific background information

 

Frequency of publication: 5 issues 2025
7th year of publication 
Print run: 5,000 copies

 

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Media Kit 2026

Dates and planned topics 2026

ALL Ad closing dates | Publication dates

                                           Issue 1               Issue 2                Issue 3              Issue 4-5             Issue 6
Publication date             02-10-2026       04-07-2026        05-05-2026       09-08-2026         11-03-2026
Advertising deadline      01-20-2026       03-17-2026         04-21-2026       08-18-2026        10-13-2026

Editorial programme 2026

Ad closing date: 20 January | Printing material: 22 January | 10 February

Steel production / Plant engineering
 
Rolling mill with two Kocks blocks, unique in Europe
Greater flexibility, higher precision, faster delivery: the GMH Group is setting new standards in customer service with a new rolling mill in Georgsmarienhütte. The key innovation consists of two Kocks blocks that can be flexibly combined. This technical innovation enables the production of high-quality bar steel with diameters ranging from less than 35 mm to over 100 mm, covering a wide range of sizes. In addition, the new Kocks block can be moved between the two rolling lines in just a few minutes – a technical masterpiece, considering that the block alone weighs 185 tonnes.    
 
Modernization of the Celsa wire rolling mill in Bayonne
Celsa France has successfully modernized the exit section of the wire rolling mill in Bayonne, France. The project included a new production block and a winding station. The modernization solved the problems associated with the previously installed third-party equipment, which had frequently led to unplanned downtime. Plant availability and production output have been increased, product quality has been improved, and operating costs are lower than before.
 
Optimized operation of the hot strip mill thanks to new strip guide
Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH has reached a significant milestone in the modernization of its seven-stand hot strip mill. The groundbreaking project, which was completed in March 2025, involved the implementation of the sophisticated X-Pact® Centerline Control system, an integrated strip guidance control system. It improves rolling stability and minimizes manual intervention in the hot strip mill.
 
Milestone in hot strip production
Hot Strip Mill 2 at thyssenkrupp Steel in Duisburg-Beeckerwerth has reached a historic milestone: since it went into operation in 1964, it has produced 250 million tons of hot strip steel. The hot strip mill is one of the largest production facilities in German industry: around 5 million tons of high-quality steel sheets, especially for the automotive industry, can be rolled here annually. Over the many decades, it has been regularly modernized, most recently with a modern water management system.   
 
Integrated process management: The path to autonomous production
With its Digital Hub, the SMS group is setting a new milestone on the path to fully autonomous production in the metal industry. The new system combines over 300 industrial software applications and third-party applications on a single platform. The goal is holistic process optimization: increased productivity and efficiency for entire production routes while offering superiority over stand-alone solutions in terms of data flows, workflows, rules, and interoperability. Uniform, customizable user interfaces create cross-process transparency while minimizing the total cost of ownership for the automation and software landscape. The long-term goal is the “lights-out factory” – secure, self-optimizing, and remotely controlled metal production.
 
CRANES and LOGISTICS
 
Positioning 45-ton coils with millimeter precision
Steel sheet production involves harsh conditions: high temperatures, heavy and large coils to be moved, and pickling baths place high demands on the technology. Nevertheless, maximum precision and the highest possible throughput are required. When equipping a pickling plant with precise gantry cranes, it was necessary to meet all these requirements. New, unconventional solutions for distance measurement on the crane now allow virtually maintenance-free 24/7 operation through the use of air-conditioned laser distance sensors. Bang Kransysteme was responsible for project management and the actual crane construction. The necessary measurement accuracy was ensured by high-precision Dimetix AG D-series laser distance sensors. The German partner Willtec Messtechnik also made a significant contribution to the successful implementation. 
 
News about cranes for the steel industry
- Preview of the 2026 Crane Conference, which will take place on March 16-17 at Ruhr University Bochum under the motto “Megatrend AI. Will cranes soon develop and operate themselves?”
- Heavy-duty cranes from Danieli for current transformation projects: Stahl-Holding-Saar is equipping the two new electric steelworks being built in Dillingen and Völklingen with modern 4-bridge cranes. In Austria, voestalpine is investing in an automated scrap yard management system at its Donawitz GmbH site.  
 
Steel processing and distribution
 
A new approach to knife construction for slitting lines
Manually changing the roll shear blades on slitting lines has always been time-consuming and often causes bottlenecks in factories. This means that the capacity of the lines cannot be fully utilized. That is why GEORG has developed the Toolingrobot, which significantly increases productivity with many new approaches—for example, short handling and setup times, machine learning, and predictive planning.   
 
Value creation in steel distribution restructured
In order to continue actively shaping market developments in a dynamically changing environment, Knauf Interfer has reorganized its Steel business unit with a new structure and significant investments. In future, the Steel business unit will comprise two divisions. The product ranges, expertise, and logistics capacities of the Steel Service Center, the plate cutting facility, and the Benelux sales office will be bundled in the Steel Service division. The Functional Metals division will focus on the production and finishing of cold-rolled strip.  
 
The perfect strip edge for the perfect pipe
In precision pipe manufacturing, every detail counts—especially the shape of the strip edge that will later be welded. Even the smallest deviations in angle or height can disrupt the welding process and cause rejects. Until now, these deviations often only became apparent at the end of the production line—too late to take corrective action in time. With a newly developed, high-precision real-time measurement and visualization system called ConScan®, tube manufacturers can now check their strip edges during processing. This saves time, reduces material scrap, and ensures greater process reliability. One of the first users of the new technology is Schoeller Werk GmbH & Co. KG, which has successfully integrated ConScan® into its production.
 
New rolling bearing steel for the next generation of aircraft engines
With the development of ARCTIC15, a temperature- and corrosion-resistant steel for rolling bearings in aircraft engines, SKF is supporting the aerospace industry in its efforts to reduce its emissions to net zero by 2050. This requires new engine architectures that need rolling bearings with previously unattainable power densities and speeds. In this context, SKF customers are developing engines that are designed to significantly reduce fuel consumption and thus also emissions. The innovative special steel ARCTIC15 enables innovative bearing solutions for these new engine architectures.
 
and much more
 
Trade Fairs| Exhibitions| Events

Kranfachtagung, Bochum/Germany - 16.-17.03.2026
LogiMAT, Stuttgart/Germany - 24.-26.03.2026

   

Dates:

Ad closing date: 17 March| Printing material: 19 March| Publication date: 07 April

Editorial program

Outlook for the wire 2026 and Tube 2026 trade fairs

In 2026, Düsseldorf will once again be the global meeting place for the international wire, cable, and tube industries. On April 13, 2026, the world's leading trade fairs for the international wire, cable, and tube industries, wire and Tube, will open their doors in Düsseldorf. Until April 17, the Düsseldorf Exhibition Center will become the world's leading hotspot for these industries. More than 2,700 exhibitors from 65 countries will present technologies, machines, materials, and end products on around 120,000 square meters of exhibition space, covering the entire industrial value chain. The focus will be on machines and equipment for wire, cable, and tube production, new materials, efficient production processes, and high-quality end products.

Steel production / Plant engineering

Aperam stainless steel plant in Genk increases reliability after comprehensive upgrade
Aperam, a global supplier of stainless steel and specialty steels, has successfully completed a major investment project at its Genk site in Belgium. The project involved the modernization of an existing 130-ton AOD converter and the installation of a new one, significantly increasing production flexibility. Advanced dust extraction systems have significantly reduced emissions. A heat recovery system now ensures maximum energy efficiency. Following the comprehensive upgrade, the stainless steel plant is now operating more reliably than before.

Grid-friendly power supply at BGH Edelstahl Siegen
An Active Power Feeder from Primetals Technologies was installed to connect the electric arc furnace to the grid. The technology is based on a modular multilevel converter (MMC) for medium-voltage applications in combination with an innovative control system. The solution reduces negative effects on the public power grid and increases the efficiency of furnace operation. The first tests with the innovative power supply were carried out as planned and were successful.

Innovative cooling for rolling long products
The water boxes in the “BlueBox” series were developed as a forward-looking solution for the controlled cooling process of long products. Designed as single or multi-strand water boxes with reduced space requirements, the new generation of cooling lines includes a range of innovative features that are embedded in an overall concept for temperature-controlled cooling of bar steel and coil products.

Retrofit of burners for heating hoods in annealing systems
In hood annealing systems, the heating hood has a decisive influence on energy consumption, emissions, and operational safety. The most obvious lever is higher combustion air preheating, but the limit values for NOx emissions must be observed. Tenova THSQ burners were developed as low-NOx burners for heating hoods and are designed for high air preheating up to 600 °C (typical heating hood outputs) and for installation in narrow annular gaps. This article summarizes the motivation, burner concept, and field results at a German customer's site, as well as a practical approach for retrofit projects.

New decanter technology for sludge dewatering
Modular, efficient, user-friendly—that's how Flottweg describes its new decanter. The focus of this new development is on a noticeable increase in performance. The machine is not only more efficient, but also consumes less energy. Flottweg is thus responding to growing market demands for higher throughput rates, better separation results, and more sustainable operating modes.

Pipes

The Rhine water transport pipeline – one of the most important environmental projects in Germany
With the end of coal-fired power generation and lignite mining, the two opencast mining lakes Garzweiler and Hambach are to be created in the Rhineland mining area. A 45 km long supply line consisting of several strands will be built to fill the open-cast mines and irrigate wetlands. As part of this project, which is being carried out by RWE, Tosçelik Spiral is supplying a total of around 9,000 spiral-welded large pipes with a diameter of 2,235 mm.

Steel processing and distribution

Collaboration between VOLVO Cars and Salzgitter AG as a practical example of circular economy
Last year, Volvo Cars and Salzgitter AG expanded their long-standing collaboration and launched a closed-loop partnership. The Salzgitter Group supplies Volvo Cars' body parts plant in Sweden with high-quality flat steel. Significant quantities of steel scrap from the Swedish press shop are returned to Salzgitter and recycled here as input material in steel production. The project, called ScanLoop, is an example of the implementation of a circular economy to achieve business and, above all, sustainable benefits.

and much more

Trade Fairs| Exhibitions| Events

wire & Tube, Düsseldorf - April 13-17, 2026
AWT Conference, Aachen - April 14-15, 2026
Freiberg Refractories Symposium, Freiberg - April 20-22, 2026
HANNOVER Messe, Hanover - April 20-24, 2026
AISTech, Pittsburgh/USA - May 4-6, 2026
Surface Technology, Stuttgart - May 5-7, 2026
Duplex World Conference & Expo, Rotterdam/Netherlands – May 6–7, 2026
Issue 3 - June 2026

Dates:

Ad closing date: 21 April| Printing material: 23 April| Publication date: 05 May

STEEL PRODUCTION / PLANT ENGINEERING

thyssenkrupp Steel Expands Its Metallurgical Laboratory for Iron Ore
As part of its transition to climate-neutral steel production, thyssenkrupp Steel is investing in a new testing laboratory at its Duisburg Schwelgern site. The facility expands the existing testing capabilities of the metallurgical laboratory and enables ISO-compliant testing of feedstocks for the future direct reduction plant (DR plant). The new DR laboratory ensures that the quality of feedstocks for future hydrogen-based production is guaranteed from the very beginning.

High-Power Electric Heaters as a Carbon-Free Alternative to Gas Burners
The “HyperTherm” research project aims to validate high-temperature electric technology under the demanding conditions of bulk forming. The focus is on developing a scalable retrofit solution that allows existing forging furnaces to be efficiently converted to high-power electric operation at temperatures up to 2000 °C. HyperTherm is a joint project between the technology startup HyperHeat and the Institute for Industrial Furnace Engineering and Thermal Technology (IOB) at RWTH Aachen University.

Smart video systems enhance efficiency and safety in steel production
Digital technologies such as AI-based network cameras can help companies avoid production disruptions and secure safety-critical processes more efficiently. A look inside the ArcelorMittal Gent steelworks in Belgium demonstrates how this works in practice. Network cameras combined with AI applications monitor production processes in real time, ensure quality, and enhance safety in high-risk areas. The systems help reduce downtime, standardize procedures, and ease the workload on employees.

MATERIAL HANDLING: CRANES, INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES, LIFTING AND STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

When standard cranes reach their limits
High-performance cranes are specifically designed for applications where heavy loads must be moved in continuous operation and under extreme conditions, such as in steel mills, rolling mills, and foundries. These high-performance cranes are not only characterized by an extremely robust design, but also enable a high degree of automation: All processes can be intelligently networked and precisely controlled. Designed as a comprehensive solution from a single source, the focus is on process optimization and maximum availability in continuous operation.

Heavy-Duty Compact Forklifts for Coil Transport
A new compact forklift called the M-Tex is designed for load capacities ranging from 11 to 15 tons. These forklifts offer clear advantages wherever heavy loads need to be transported in confined spaces. Compared to conventional heavy-duty forklifts, they are up to 25% narrower and 20% shorter, making them ideal for tight spaces where standard models fall short.

Transport of Slag Buckets – 170 Tons of Liquid Slag at 1,500°C
Transporting liquid slag in steel mills is a demanding task that places enormous demands on vehicle technology and drivers. An Indian steel mill is using one of the world’s largest slag bucket transporters ever built, with a payload of 170 tons: a new heavy-duty transporter equipped with a fully automatic Allison 4000-SP transmission. The new acquisition boosts productivity, reduces downtime, and thus contributes significantly to efficient fleet management.

Efficient Handling of Sheet Metal Blanks with Vacuum Tube Lifters
When loading and unloading thin sheet metal blanks measuring up to 2 m x 3 m into a processing machine, the challenge is to ensure that the sheets remain undamaged and do not bend. At LO-CAT SYSTEMS GmbH, a single employee can effortlessly and precisely guide sheet metal parts weighing up to 60 kilograms into the machine. Reducing manual effort creates an ergonomic and safe workplace.

STEEL PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION

Infrastructure solutions for major projects by Deutsche Bahn and Swiss Federal Railways
With contracts from Deutsche Bahn and Swiss Federal Railways for rails, switches, and signaling technology, voestalpine is underscoring its leading position as a systems provider in the railway infrastructure sector. The range of services includes the supply of rail and switch systems as well as signaling technology and monitoring services.

New Stainless Steel Powder for Additive Manufacturing in Aerospace Applications
Outokumpu, in collaboration with MT Aerospace, has made significant progress in additive metal powder manufacturing. As a result of the partnership, a modified 316L stainless steel powder has been developed that is specifically designed for aerospace applications. With this project, Outokumpu and MT Aerospace are demonstrating how new levels of performance can be achieved in metal powder technology.

and much more

Trade Fairs| Exhibitions| Events

  • VDEh-Stahltag, Hattingen/Germany  - May 21, 202621
  • 10th International Conference on Hot Sheet Metal Forming of High Performance Steel, Pilsen/Czech Republic - June 1-3, 2026
  • Sensor + Test, Nuremberg/Germany -  June 9-11, 2026 
  • Osnabrücker Leichtbautage, Osnabrück/Germany - June 10-11, 2026

Dates:

Ad closing date: 18 August| Printing material: 20 August| Publication date: 08 September

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Ad closing date: 13 October| Printing material: 15 October | Publication date: 03 November

 
 

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