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We welcome K-Tec Earthmovers as Canada’s first fossil-free partner for earthmoving equipment! 🌱⚙ K-Tec, part of the K.A. Group, takes this step toward eliminating carbon emissions by focusing on material selection. The SSAB Fossil-free™ steel will initially be used in K-Tec's earthmoving product line serving the construction and mining industries. “This partnership demonstrates the commitment from both companies toward reducing carbon emissions,” says Johnny Sjöström, Head of Special Steels at SSAB. "We are thrilled to have our K-Tec earthmoving equipment brand as the first scraper solution to incorporate SSAB Fossil-free™ steel, continuing our commitment to innovation. It is also an honor for our organization to be the first Canadian manufacturing partner to collaborate with SSAB in this crucial initiative to lead our industry," says K.A. Group's President and CEO, Dan Pashniak. This collaborative initiative is K-Tec’s next step in reducing emissions and improving sustainability for its customers. The company already designs, manufactures and delivers strong, lightweight earthmoving equipment built with SSAB’s Hardox® wear steel and Strenx® performance steel brands. Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/dKY9AHym #FossilFreeSteel #sustainability #steel #steelindustry

SSAB has taken another step towards its goal of creating a fossil-free steel production line after signing a new agreement with Nordec.   Lotta Ruottinen and Kalle Luoto explain what the deal means for their companies going forward. SSAB | Nordec Group | #quarry | #equipment | #sustainability

Sweden is leading the way in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the steel industry. One of the country's big steel mills is replacing its blast furnace with two electric arc furnaces, resulting in a 7% reduction in Sweden´s total emissions. Other companies are also racing to create industrial quantities of “green” steel, with production estimated for 2026. On the demand side, companies like Volvo have committed to solely producing their products from fossil-free steel. This progress represents proof that it’s possible to make the transition and significantly reduce the global carbon footprint of the steel industry. In the Czech Republic, steel accounts for 7.5% of GHG emissions, and steel manufacturers ArcelorMittal Ostrava and Třinecké železárny are the second and third largest single emission sources in the country. TŘINECKÉ ŽELEZÁRNY, a.s. ArcelorMittal Engineering Products Ostrava - Do you view "green" stell as an opportunity and can similar aprroaches be applied in CZ too? Read more about SSAB's transformation to a fossil-free minimill in Luleå, Sweden: https://lnkd.in/eHfut-_S

Considering the long history of steel production in #Europe, it is logical that the huge move towards #greensteel with the renovation of infrastructures will start from this continent.

Demand for #GreenSteel (and rising carbon costs under the #EUETS) have made a €4.5 billion investment in a fossil-free steel mill viable for SSAB... A positive sign that the business case for sustainability is strengthening!

SSAB's green steel production support of €128 million approved SSAB, the Swedish steel giant, has received a EUR 128 million state subsidy from the European Commission, a major step forward in its green transformation efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The funding will be used for the conversion of SSAB's existing coal-based steel production into a more environmentally friendly electric steel plant. The new plant is planned to produce 2.5 million tons of “green” steel per year. This investment for SSAB's plant in Luleå aims to decrease carbon emissions in Sweden by 7%. This will increase Sweden's industrial competitiveness and strengthen sustainability in the steel sector, stated Martin Lindqvist, the company's CEO. The plant is scheduled to be fully operational in 2029. This state aid to accelerate the project is expected to increase the process by three years and contribute greatly to decreasing intensity impacts. SSAB plans to equip the new process with advanced technology provided by Danieli. The plant is expected to be demonstrated with many modern systems such as two electric arc furnaces, advanced metallurgy products and a casting line. The conversion will also be a continuation of SSAB's previously initiated conversion to fossil fuel-free steelmaking in Oxelösund. With the new technology in Luleå, SSAB aims to become Europe's leader in sustainable steel production. This transformation will not only minimize Sweden's carbon emissions, but can also set an example for other steel components in Europe. With the new capacity, green steel production, where fossil-fueled production is expanding, will be highly competitive and the negative impact on health will be significantly reduced.

#SSAB, the #Swedish steel giant, has received a EUR 128 million state subsidy from the #EuropeanCommission, a major step forward in its green transformation efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The funding will be used for the conversion of SSAB's existing coal-based steel production into a more environmentally friendly electric steel plant. The new plant is planned to produce 2.5 million tons of #“green”steel per year. This investment for SSAB's plant in #Luleå aims to decrease carbon emissions in #Sweden by 7%. This will increase Sweden's industrial competitiveness and strengthen sustainability in the steel sector, stated #MartinLindqvist, the company's CEO. The plant is scheduled to be fully operational in 2029. This state aid to accelerate the project is expected to increase the process by three years and contribute greatly to decreasing intensity impacts. click on the link for more information 👇 https://lnkd.in/dswRgaEP

K-Tech to build ‘first’ earth scrapers with fossil-free steel Canada-based OEM K-Tec, part of the K.A. Group, said it’s to become the first company to pilot Swedish steel firm SSAB’s Fossil-free steel for a fleet of earthmoving machines. The SSAB steel product, K-Tec said, uses a process that replaces coal with hydrogen and electricity in steelmaking. A joint venture between SSAB, Finland-based iron ore producer LKAB, and Swedish energy firm Vattenfall, the resulting product is a steel that the JV said produces “virtually zero carbon dioxide emissions”. The only byproduct, K-Tec noted, is water. Earlier this year, access company Manitou announced it also struck a deal with SSAB to use it’s fossil-free product. “This partnership demonstrates the commitment from both companies toward reducing carbon emissions,” said Johnny Sjöström, head of special steels at SSAB. “Our transformation to change the way steel is made is well underway, and we are proud to already have reached this far in our journey towards a fossil-free future.” K-Tec will have access to pilot deliveries of SSAB’s sustainable steel product, which it plans to use in its construction and mining service products. It did not specify which models will be outfitted with SSAB’s steel product or when such units will be commercially available. Combined with its existing sustainability goals, K-Tec said it believes its collaboration with SSAB will further its carbon reduction initiatives. K.A. Group president and CEO Dan Pashniak said it was “an honour for our organization to be the first Canadian manufacturing partner to collaborate with SSAB in this crucial initiative to lead our industry. “We are excited to partner with SSAB as they strive to provide environmental steel solutions to advance towards a sustainable future,” he added. For more information on the Construction, Mining Equipment and Allied Industries, please reach us at www.equipmenttimes.in K-Tec Earthmovers Ramamurthy Mayavan Philip Varghese #earthmovingmachines #steel #sustainability #emissions #constructionmachinery #infrastructure #constructionequipment #manufacturing #equipment #manufacturing #construction

📣 SSAB and Wibe Group in partnership on fossil-free steel Wibe Group and SSAB have reached an agreement on deliveries of fossil-free steel to be used in Wibe Group’s cable management systems, such as cable ladders and cable trays. The move fits seamlessly with both companies’ ambition to reduce carbon emissions and is a natural step in their long-standing collaboration. As part of the commitment, Wibe Group will start to receive small batches of steel produced without carbon emissions in 2026, with volumes scaling-up annually as SSAB’s fossil-free production capacity increases. By using the fossil-free steel material, Wibe Group will be able to reduce the carbon emission footprint by up to 90% on the respective products. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eE9QBcEi

One week left to take part in the NearZero Steel 2030 challenge! Join us in the NearZero Steel 2030 challenge, the initiative supported by the First Movers Coalition and the World Economic Forum for driving decarbonization in the steel industry. Including Meranti Green Steel, there have been more than 80 submissions worldwide and we hope that further steel manufacturers, purchasers, and tech innovators will join us in shaping the future of sustainable steel production. Let's make a difference together! The demand challenge 🏗  is for steel buyers to express interest in purchasing near-zero emissions steel. Visit: https://lnkd.in/g4jQzpJr The supply challenge  🏭 is for iron and steel makers to share their ambitions to supply near-zero emission iron and steel. Visit: https://lnkd.in/gSGe5q6y The enabling technology  💡 challenge is to source any technology that could support the iron and steel suppliers in decarbonising. Visit: https://lnkd.in/g3UMjJSw #nearzerosteel #steelindustry #sustainability #climateaction #MerantiGreenSteel