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Germany’s First Emission-Free Rolling Mill Begins Operations in Riesa

Feralpi Stahl invests €220 million in a fully electric, renewable-powered facility producing green construction steel from recycled scrap.

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Overview

  • Feralpi Stahl’s new rolling mill in Riesa is Germany’s first to operate without direct CO₂ emissions, using inductive heating and 100% renewable energy.
  • The €220 million project is the company’s largest investment in Germany, creating 100 new jobs and increasing the workforce to 950 employees.
  • A 300-meter conveyor connects the rolling mill with the casting plant, enabling continuous hot handling to reduce energy consumption and emissions.
  • The facility produces construction steel exclusively from recycled scrap, emphasizing circular economy principles and sustainable production.
  • Feralpi leadership warns that high energy costs in Germany threaten industrial competitiveness and calls for urgent policy support.