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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

12. January 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

12. January 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: […]

Dr. Jochen Peter will become Chairman of the Board of Management of Bosch Rexroth AG on March 1, 2026. © Bosch-Rexroth

Bosch-Rexroth reorganizes Management Board

12. January 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Bosch-Rexroth will have a new CEO, Dr. Jochen Peter, from March 1, 2026. His predecessor Dr. Steffen Haack will then be responsible for development and will open up new growth […]

With the opening of the new Smart Factory, machine manufacturer Accurl - a long-standing partner of Microstep Europa GmbH - is setting an example for intelligent manufacturing. Accurl

Microstep partner opens Smart Factory

12. January 2026 Stéphane Itasse

With the opening of the new Smart Factory, Accurl is setting an example for the future of intelligent manufacturing, according to Microstept. The investment of around 38 million euros creates […]

The topic of stainless steel tubes will not only be present in the halls at the trade fair, but also at the "Stainless Steel & Nickel Alloy Tube & Pipe Market Insights Day" in future. Copyright Messe Düsseldorf / ctillmann

Congress on stainless steel and nickel alloy tubes at the start of Tube

12. January 2026 Stéphane Itasse

A new event on the opening day of the Tube trade fair will provide in-depth insights into the topic of stainless steel and nickel alloy tubes. Participants will also have […]

The Wafios Executive Board team Jörg Eisele (far left), Dr. Uwe-Peter Weigmann (2nd from left) and Martin Mayer (far right) as well as interview partners Jasmin Rempfer and Thomas Peter (center). © Wafios

Maximum information security

15. December 2025 Hans Georg Schätzl

The Tisax certification is intended to meet the requirements of the automotive industry as a safe partner and to be able to supply machines and systems directly to car manufacturers. […]