
Multiphase steels with customized characteristics - xpand® and xtend® guarantee stable production processes
In addition to the classic representatives of multiphase steels in the strength range from 450 MPa to 980 MPa, Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH…

Pretex®focar®
The paintwork's look and feel shape the first impression given by a vehicle and are therefore significant quality characteristics for today's automobiles. The requirements placed on a car's finish have continually grown in recent…

Manganese-boron steels
The manganese-boron steels are boron-alloyed quenched and tempered steels. In addition to good formability in the delivery condition, these steels feature especially high strength, dimensional stability, and wear resistance…

Improved high-strength bainitic hot-rolled strip for complexly shaped components
The automotive industry uses bainitic hot rolled strip such as SZBS800 with a tensile strength of 800 MPa and thicknesses from 2 - 4 mm to manufacture chassis…

Closed Loop – Sustainability thanks to a closed material loop
Members of the "Closed Loop" project implemented a successful transition to regular operation in Leipzig on January 17. Closed Loop describes the optimization of the delivery flows…

Determining characteristics of xpand® grades
In the research environment, there are a number of test methods used to evaluate the susceptibility to edge cracks. In order to meet the challenge of the reduced edge forming capability caused by…

RH facility provides new product possibilities
Salzgitter Flachstahl has been operating a twin RH degassing facility with two treatment lines since April 2017.
The vacuum treatment in an RH system (Ruhrstahl-Hereaus) is used to produce steels…

Setup of a third hot-dip galvanizing line
The Salzgitter AG Supervisory Board approved an investment in a third hot-dip galvanizing line at the Salzgitter site. For Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH (SZFG), this project represents the implementation of…

Salzgitter Group to construct third hot-dip galvanizing line
In its meeting yesterday, the Salzgitter AG Supervisory Board approved an investment in a third hot-dip galvanizing line at the Salzgitter site. For Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH (SZFG),…

Blechexpo expands its dimensions
Salzgitter AG will be represented at Blechexpo 2017 in Stuttgart with many of its subsidiaries. The group can be found in steel producer and processor Hall 4, Stand 4315, from November 7 - 10.

Online product information at the Salzgitter Flachstahl sorting stands
In OEM and automotive supply industry pressing plants, quality notes and information on the particular component and vehicle are often shown next to the press. Together with…

Environmental accounting of Salzgitter Flachstahl products
Environmental accounting, also called life cycle assessment (LCA), is a tool for evaluating the environmental compatibility of products and processes. Salzgitter Flachstahl has been…

