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Jean-Patrick Sauvy (left), CEO of Pommier, and Dietrich Leifert, CEO of Titgemeyer, sign the takeover agreement. Titgemeyer

Titgemeyer sells vehicle components business

13. March 2026 Stéphane Itasse

The Pommier Group takes over Titgemeyer’s vehicle components business, including Rieko GmbH. In this way, both companies aim to create added value for their customers through specialization, continuity and a […]

Pressed into cubes, the steel scrap is returned from the body parts plant to the steel manufacturer. © Salzgitter

Steel in the cycle

12. March 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Volvo Cars and Salzgitter AG have launched a closed-loop partnership. The Salzgitter Group already supplies Volvo Cars’ body parts plant in Olofström in southern Sweden with flat steel and is […]

The new "Bystronic Rofin" division offers laser systems for medical technology production, among other things. © Bystronic

Rofin now belongs to Bystronic

11. March 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Bystronic AG, Niederönz/Switzerland, has completed the acquisition of the “Tools for Materials Processing” division of Coherent Corp. The machine manufacturer also wants to breathe new life into the “Rofin” brand. […]

Christian Vietmeyer, Managing Director of the WSM: "Local content regulations secure production and value creation, jobs and tax revenue for a resilient Europe." © WSM

WSM wants more local purchases

10. March 2026 Stéphane Itasse

A “yes” to “local content” comes from the German Steel and Metal Processing Association (WSM). The association, which has always advocated free trade, sees this as the only way forward […]

In future, Rheinmetall wants to use steel for its armaments that has been produced CO2-free. © Rheinmetall

Fossil-free steel for armor

6. March 2026 Stéphane Itasse

The Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB and the German defense and supply company Rheinmetall have signed a letter of intent for the supply of fossil-free steel. According to a statement from […]

With the new order portal, Meusburger wants to save its customers e-mail traffic and media disruptions. © Meusburger

Simplified ordering process for standard parts

27. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Meusburger offers a central and transparent portal for tool procurement. This enables the standard parts manufacturer to simplify ordering processes: Customers order online, configure individual systems and always have an […]

Machitech wants to increase the capabilities of its machines with software from Lantek. © Lantek

Lantek cooperates in Canada

20. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Lantek, provider of software for the metalworking industry, has signed a cooperation agreement with Machitech. The Canadian company specializes in laser, plasma and oxyfuel cutting systems and will integrate Lantek’s […]

Fineblanking presses of the "HFA plus+" series from Andritz Schuler offer an output of up to 85 strokes per minute with press forces between 3,200 and 15,500 kN. © Andritz Schuler

Andritz Schuler further develops fineblanking presses with Feintool

12. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Andritz Schuler has delivered over 800 hydraulic HFA fineblanking systems via Feintool AG. The machines are now available directly from Andritz Schuler. The Göppingen-based manufacturer is continuing its cooperation with […]

The entrepreneurial families Vogel/Mathiasen and Cloppenburg/Vormann join forces: (from left) Mats Mathiasen, Lutz Vogel, Regine Mathiasen, Stina Vormann, Gerald Vogel and Gerd Cloppenburg. © Vogel-Bauer

MKM acquires majority stake in Vogel-Bauer Edelstahl

11. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

In order to secure the future of the stainless steel specialist, the previous owners are transferring the majority of Vogel-Bauer to MKM Holding. Even in the new constellation, the company […]

Jochen Burg, CEO of SMS group, during his opening speech at the worldsteel Breakthrough Technology Conference: "There is no one-size-fits-all solution for decarbonization. We need approaches that address exactly what really matters to our customers." © SMS

Plant Assessment Tool for plant assessment for decarbonization

10. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Data-driven plant assessment: SMS’s Plant Assessment Tool identifies the most viable strategies for decarbonization and strikes a balance between sustainability and profitability. The steel industry is at a turning point: […]