- Prioritizing ecological processes and production efficiency
- Longstanding partnership reconfirmed
- Vision of promoting green and sustainable development of the steel industry
On January 16, a delegation from SMS group, led by CEO Jochen Burg, visited Tan Chengxu, Chairman and Party Secretary of Ansteel group. Together, they witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organizations. Both companies affirmed their commitment to collaborate on “dual-carbon” initiatives, focusing on carbon peak and neutrality goals. They aimed to deepen cooperation in products, technologies, and projects to advance and innovate green steel technologies, thereby supporting the sustainable development of the global steel industry.
The MoU was signed by the head of Ansteel group’s Strategic Planning Department and Peter Langner, President and CEO of SMS group China, representing their respective companies. Prior to the signing ceremony, both parties engaged in discussions.
Tan Chengxu expressed gratitude for the long-standing support from SMS group. He emphasized that decarbonization is the cornerstone of high-quality development. Currently, Ansteel group is prioritizing ecological operations and focusing on production efficiency and low-carbon development, accelerating the construction of a greener Ansteel. SMS group is globally renowned for its future-oriented technologies and exceptional services, making it a preferred partner for challenging projects. Ansteel group is eager to collaborate with SMS group to honor their shared commitment to sustainable development by actively exploring and implementing new green steel technologies. Together, they aim to promote carbon neutrality and pollution reduction, contributing to a greener and more sustainable global steel industry.
Jochen Burg thanked Ansteel group for its unwavering support of SMS group and the long-term cooperative relationship. He noted that Ansteel group, with its rich historical heritage and profound cultural background, is a leading global steel producer. Signing this MoU with Ansteel group is a significant step for SMS group in realizing its vision of promoting green and sustainable development of the steel industry. He hopes that the two companies will further deepen exchanges and cooperation, creating more green steel manufacturing solutions and setting new benchmarks for global steel enterprises together.
SMS group is renowned worldwide for its future-oriented technologies and outstanding service for the metals industry. The company applies its 150 years of experience and its digital know-how to provide the industry continuously with innovative products and processes – even beyond its core business – and generates worldwide sales of around 3.4 billion euros. SMS is the right partner for challenging projects and supports its customers throughout the lifecycle of their plants, enabling profitable and resource-efficient value creation chains. Paving the way for a carbon-neutral and sustainable metals industry is the company’s stated goal. As a global player with German roots, SMS takes responsibility for more than 14,000 employees.
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