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The stacking and panel turner allows large and heavy materials to be turned safely and automatically. © Systraplan

Stack turner works energy-efficiently

14. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Systraplan relies exclusively on an electromechanical drive concept for its panel and blank turners. According to the manufacturer, the unit therefore offers three advantages. The first is greater precision and […]

Italy’s machine tool market disappoints again

10. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Weak foreign demand prevented growth for the Italian machine tool industry in 2025. Orders for the industry have been stagnating for two years, according to the Italian association for machine […]

Despite its high scrap content, bluemint steel can be processed in the same way as primary steel. © Thyssenkrupp

BMW receives CO2-reduced steel

8. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Thyssenkrupp Steel will start supplying the BMW Group with CO₂-reduced steel from the Bluemint recycled brand in 2026. The outer skin, interior parts and battery housing of the BMW iX3 […]

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Promoting innovation as a sign for SMEs

30. March 2026 Stéphane Itasse

While energy efficiency is still being talked about in many places, Profilmetall in Hirrlingen is already putting it into practice. The specialist for roll-formed metal profiles, which has been rooted […]

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 […]