The Salzgitter AG Magazine
Seven upright steel beams of varying height stand side by side on a concrete floor in an industrial hall. In the background, steel structures, a crane, and hall walls are visible.
A large circular rotary hearth furnace inside the Mannesmannröhren-Werk Zeithain plant, surrounded by yellow walkways and pipework.
Several wind turbines in front of a cityscape at sunset, overlaid with line graphics and data points to illustrate renewable energy.
Industrial block machine in a bright production hall combining PET bottle stretch blow moulding with integrated interior coating in a single system.

“A vote of confidence that we must live up to”

Surging upwards by around 250 percent in 24 months and heading toward a 15-year high: Salzgitter AG’s stock is one of the most notable on the MDAX. Markus Heidler, Head of Investor Relations at Salzgitter AG, on capital market expectations, P28, SALCOS®, HKM, and the Group’s long-term performance.

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Tried-and-tested furnaces, new fuel

Are the existing industrial furnaces at the Mannesmannröhren-Werk in Zeithain suitable for hydrogen use? A recent study provides clear answers.

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Energy Procurement at Salzgitter AG: Keeping Step with Transformation

Every 15 minutes, Ralph Schaper and his team are procuring electricity and gas for Salzgitter AG. A look behind the scenes at the energy center reveals how the group’s energy procurement works and how the transformation is changing Schaper’s work.

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PET from Hamburg for the global markets

The KHS Group, a Salzgitter Group subsidiary, is expanding production of its successful PET coating systems in Hamburg. A clear commitment to Germany as a business location.

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Energy

08/19/2026 | Article

Energy Sovereignty: A Strategic Necessity and a Sophisticated Challenge for Industry

What is the cost of energy independence for the steel industry? An analysis by Alfred Hoffmann, Head of Energy Strategy at Salzgitter AG.

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A large steel beam is suspended from two lifting clamps attached to a crane, with an industrial site in the background.
Steel Society

09/17/2026 | Article

Data overview: Steel as an Economic Factor

Steel secures millions of jobs and generates billions in value creation – and is a key pillar of the energy transition. Here is a look at facts that make the economic dimension more tangible. And on a surprising connection between the world of art and German craftsmanship involving steel.

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Sculpture of a stylized globe made of metal rods and perforated sheets in front of a modern office building.
Steel Management Performance

05/28/2026 | Interview

"Who is managing the last mile?"

For a long time, steel trading amounted to one thing above all else, namely the interface between factories and customers. In a challenging market environment, however, trading it is becoming a key area. Dr. Sebastian Bross is familiar with both sides of the coin - and explains why trading is now crucial for the Group's competitive capabilities.

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Robert Kühn stands with his arms folded in a workshop in front of a large-format waterjet cutting machine. The control panel and screen can be seen in the foreground; several cutting heads of the machine are visible in the background.
Steel Technology

09/09/2026 | Article

Precise and Sustainable: A Knife Made of Water Complements the Special Steel

High-strength specialty steels necessitate a cutting process that does not alter their properties. Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH is now relying on one of Europe’s largest waterjet cutting systems for this purpose – and is thereby reducing its CO₂ footprint.

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Energy Decarbonization

09/02/2026 | Article

Route Change

Higher energy consumption – and steel is becoming greener nevertheless? Our energy expert Stefan Mecke explains how the energy sector of Salzgitter AG is changing in the course of the ongoing transformation and why, although SALCOS® will ultimately require more electricity, the steel actually produced will still have a smaller carbon footprint.

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Energy Infrastructure Sustainability

08/26/2026 | Article

No Steel, No Energy

There is steel in every single kilowatt-hour. Whether it’s wind turbines, solar power plants, nuclear power plants, or geothermal energy – this material is the backbone of all energy sources.

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A photorealistic 3D rendering of two steel sculptures on a stone platform above a vast landscape: an open grand piano and a large jaw harp. The scene is bathed in warm evening light, with an endless horizon stretching into the background.
Steel Society

08/12/2026 | Article

Data Overview: Steel writes history

Steel sounds out, is on the move, and good for surprises – as it has been for centuries. Let’s take a look at musical milestones, automotive premieres, and a steel monument from Upper Austria. And respond to the question as to why some types of steel don't stick to a magnet.

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Mannesmann line pipes for Germany’s hydrogen core network and green steel
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02.03.26 | Salzgitter AG
Mannesmann line pipes for Germany’s hydrogen core network and green steel

Leipzig-based ONTRAS Gastransport GmbH has awarded major contracts to two line pipe member companies of the Salzgitter Group.

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