- New plant ensures competitiveness in refined, high-quality packaging steel.
- Investment in the low three-digit million range
Source: ThyssenKrupp
ThyssenKrupp has released the investment funds to build a new, state-of-the-art processing plant for packaging steel at the Andernach site. This creates the necessary technical prerequisite for a new process for producing chrome-plated surfaces on packaging steel. At the same time, health and environmental protection measures will be further improved. The new procedure replaces the previous mode of production, which will no longer be allowed in the future due to the EU-wide ban on chromium (VI) compounds in production processes. Finishing with chrome is one of the most important production stages at thyssenkrupp in Andernach in order to produce high-quality, printable packaging.
A strategic decision for the premium manufacturer in Andernach
Source: ThyssenKrupp
Thyssenkrupp's Andernach Rasselstein plant is the world's largest location for packaging steel. Followed by the close association of its German locations
thyssenkrupp a consistent premium strategy, from steel as a preliminary product to high-end tinplate as the final product. The new refining plant will further expand the competitive position of the thyssenkrupp subsidiary and make a significant contribution to the protection of people and the environment. "As a premium manufacturer of packaging steel, we take our responsibility to our customers very seriously. As a reliable partner, we deliver one of the most environmentally friendly packaging materials, "explains Premal A. Desai, spokesman for the Executive Board at thyssenkrupp Steel. "The investment is therefore also clear proof of our strategy to consistently focus on sustainability and the related markets with potential and thus secure the future of our business."
"We are happy about the strong signal for our location. This is the mutual success of generations of highly motivated and qualified employees in an innovative, modern production location. " Peter Biele, CEO at thyssenkrupp Rasselstein. "With this decision we can supply our customers with an even more modern process chain with our high-quality products. As the largest industrial employer in the region, we reliably provide future-proof jobs for our employees and committed young talent. "
Sustainable and competitive packaging steel from Andernach
With its completion, the new finishing plant will be the most modern production line of its kind and will set standards in the fields of process safety, quality, environmental protection and occupational safety.
As the most recycled packaging material, packaging steel has great future potential in terms of sustainability. For more than 10 years, packaging steel in Germany has consistently exceeded the recycling quotas demanded in the future. Thyssenkrupp is contributing to this by ensuring that the recycling loop of packaging steel in Germany is secured by return systems - partly by its own customers, such as the German tinplate recycling company and partly by co-operated ones, such as Blechverpackungen Stahl GmbH.
About thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH
Thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH is one of the leading global suppliers of high-quality, precision-made packaging steel. At the location in Andernach - the world's largest production facility of this type - 1,5 million tons of packaging steel are produced annually. 2.400 employees serve 400 customers in 80 countries in a variety of markets, from manufacturers of food and pet food cans to beverage and aerosol can manufacturers, chemical service containers, crown corks and screw caps. Expert teams in service, sales and technical customer service complete the product portfolio. They work closely with customers to maintain consistent quality and reliability worldwide.
About the EU Regulation
Regulation (EC) No 1907 / 2006 (also called the REACH Regulation) regulates the EU-wide use of chemicals. Accordingly, chromium (VI) compounds, which were previously used in the production process of special chrome-plated packaging steel, can only be used for a limited time.
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