The European process industries use large quantities of energy and resources while raw material recycling and energy consumption optimisation, in the particular case of metal production facilities, are nowadays increasingly complex, mainly due to the increasing variability in raw materials for energy and materials. In order to meet this challenge, metal production facilities need...
The HYPERCOG project (HYPERCONNECTED ARCHITECTURE FOR HIGH COGNITIVE PRODUCTION PLANTS) aims at highlighting the potential of cyber-physical systems (CPS) and data analysis in the transformation of processes and business models, showing the potential of these technologies in the value chain and assessing their replicability and transferability to various industrial sectors. This project is supported by...
The investments would enable the company to develop innovative products, increase the digitisation of its processes and strengthen its competitiveness Climate action: the company will be able to produce more sustainable steels and reduce energy consumption Today, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has taken a new step in the support of innovation...
The team of Sidenor R&D has actively participated in the 4th edition of the ESTAD conference (European Steel Technology and Application Days) which took place in Düsseldorf. The main technology tendencies and demands in the steel sector, as well as various developments of new steel qualities and their applications, are presented at this event....
The digitisation of the purchasing function is the path to follow for companies which seek to be competitive in a global market, increase management efficiency and obtain better results. As part of Sidenor’s digital transformation process, the Purchase Department has selected a Fullstep for the implementation of a global solution aiming at improving the efficiency...
Innovation is one of Sidenor’s best allies, as well as one of the strategic axes of our activity. It has turned us into a group of reference in the steel sector. Innovation drives our continuous improvement and has led us not only to become pioneers in our products and services, but also to increase our...
Sidenor has participated in the MAGFORUM conferences, organised by Informed in Bilbao on May 13-15th. With over 200 representatives from 30 countries, Magforum is a discussion forum on the development, process, logistics and market application of magnesium minerals as a basis for the manufacturing of refractories. Our colleagues Aintzane Soto and David Maza from Sidenor...
The aim is to discuss, together with our customers, the possibilities that innovation offers us as a lever for creating value in our industry. Sidenor is a leader in the provision of innovative product solutions and digital transformation in the steel sector. We will work on both aspects during the conference. On the one...
According to the current best practices, the company already holds a leading position among steel companies, but the recent approval and development of two European research projects, named after the acronyms "5RefrAct" and "E-CO-LadleBrick" (within the framework on the European programmes LIFE and RFCS, respectively) will enable Sidenor to reach excellence. The "5RefrAct"-project, supported by...
▪ Windshaft opens the door for Sidenor Forgings & Castings towards a possible new business line aimed at a high added-value market. ▪ CTC has brought its knowledge on structural integrity so as to ensure that the part will withstand the loads of a wind turbine. ▪ ASK Chemicals completes the list of entities involved in...
