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The Bright World of eco Metals

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• Ecologically sustainable
• Technological innovative
• Economically competitive

Green metals - Breaking into decarbonisation

From e-cars to wind turbines: innovations made of iron, steel and non-ferrous metals are becoming the standard for a climate-neutral industry. However, whether businesses make it or break it in the metal industries depends on how successfully they can decarbonise within the next three decades.


The production of ferrous, light and non-ferrous metals is not only energy-intensive; due to the nature of the process, iron production in particular still relies on using coal, both chemically and physically, and thus produces CO2 emissions. Foundries and steel mills, along with aluminum, copper, nickel and zinc smelters, are taking on the challenge to become more environmentally friendly. The ecoMetals-Trails show the paths you can take to transformation.

With new technology comes new processes
The Bright World of Metals takes the green path to a climate-neutral future by showing these processes, which aim to reduce CO2 and eliminate it entirely by increasing implementation of renewable forms of energy and hydrogen instead of coal. The first green steel is already on the market. Green metallurgy – foundries, steelmakers and non-ferrous metal smelters are on the path to climate neutrality.

Metallurgical value chain

The green production of steelworks and foundries: a sustainable and environmentally friendly recycling economy from raw material to product.

Resource efficiency

Secondary raw materials: sustainable rebirth through metal recycling. The end of the product is the first link in the value chain. .

Energy efficiency

Heat treatment is indispensable for high product quality. Heat recovery is increasingly part of the processes.

Emissions reduction

A resource-saving and low-emission metal production and processing helps the environment – and the economy.

Innovation

Economy and technology in harmony with nature: Sustainably produced with environmentally friendly processed products.

Decarbonisation

Transformation pathways to climate neutrality: gradual decarbonisation of the metal industry. Taking the journey is the objective here.

The Bright World of ecoMetals

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Photo: Guide and his group during an ecoMetals tour


Guided tours to innovations

The ecoMetals award-winning solutions show visitors innovations for the future: products, processes and technologies in harmony with nature. The tour guides of the ecoMetalsTrails lead to the stands.