The € 30 million plant is designed to process old scrap into high-quality grades, supporting SALCOS®'s initiative, the Salzgitter Low Co Steelmaking program. Scheduled to launch in 2027, SALCOS® aims to revolutionize steel production with significant reductions in carbon emissions.
Why does steel scrap matter
Steel scrap is already a critically important secondary raw material in both:
- blast furnace and converter production (primary steel route)
- electric arc furnaces
As the steel industry shifts to green steel, demand for high-purity scrap is expected to increase. To solve this problem, DEUMU collaborated with Salzgitter's research and production teams to develop a new "SALCOS® Scrap Grade 4" specifically tailored to the requirements of low-carbon production.
"The construction of a new large shredder is a significant step towards even more efficient use of existing secondary raw materials such as scrap," commented Sandrina Sieverdingbeck, Managing Director of DEUMU.
Strategic partnership
The shredder's design involves close cooperation with:
