Digital revolution - Industry 4.0

Digitalization has changed our world in many ways, from how we communicate and work, to our everyday activities. It drives innovation and enables us to adapt to an increasingly connected and data-driven world.

Unleashing digital possibilities

Comprehensive perspective on digitalization within Swiss Steel Group.

Digitalization is a driving force enabling more efficient production processes and enhanced quality control. It revolutionizes how we produce and advance steel.

Swiss Steel Group relies on data warehouses to comprehensively monitor material quality throughout the entire processing process. Additionally, we are exploring new approaches to scrap sourcing through strategic partnerships, supported by digital technologies.

Quality is produced – not inspected

Nevertheless, producing high-quality steels requires testing, not least to assure both us and the customer of flawless and specification-compliant products.

At our production sites, we use automated systems for many standard tests, such as operational ultrasonic and surface crack detection. These systems deliver highly accurate and reproducible results, also providing reliable data during the evaluation of test outcomes.

Our chemical laboratories monitor the melting process almost simultaneously – this constant supervision leads to increasingly precise and therefore more reproducible products. The testing laboratories are equipped with automated sample preparation and digitized testing machines, staying at the cutting edge of technology.

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Company insights | 30/06/2026

New EU steel safeguard measures change framework conditions for Steeltec

The European Union (EU) has adopted new steel safeguard measures that will enter into force on July 1, 2026. Duty-free import volumes into the EU will be reduced by 47% from 34.5 million tons to 18.3 mil-lion tons. Imports exceeding these quotas will be subject to a tariff of 50%, up from the previous rate of 25%. The measures apply to steel producers from third countries, including Switzerland, exporting products into the European Union. Steeltec AG, based in Emmenbrücke and part of Swiss Steel Group, is among the companies affected by the new regime.

Products | 17/06/2026

Firmly anchored in the rock - Swiss Steel Group’s Top12 anchors secure a new section of road high above Lake Lucerne

100 years – that is the lifetime expected for the new section of the K2b cantonal highway between Vitznau and Gersau following its renovation and modernization. This is made possible in no small part by the Top12 special stainless steel from the Swiss Steel Group, from which the anchors for the retaining wall structure and support elements are manufactured. Over a hundred of these were drilled several meters deep into the steep rock face. They secure the walls and beams that support the new, 350-meter-long section of road. The structure is spectacular not only from a geotechnical perspective but also for everyone who drives over it and enjoys a breathtaking view of Lake Lucerne below.

Products | 09/06/2026

Swiss Steel Group, the specialist in non-magnetic stainless steel

Swiss Steel Group possesses advanced expertise in stainless steels for non-magnetic applications. These steels are produced for the offshore, chemical, and food industries, as well as for medical technology, and are used in high-strength grades for demanding marine applications. The international steel group is now leveraging this expertise through Finkl Steel in a project in Canada. The Deutsche Edelstahlwerke also possess extensive expertise and many years of experience in this field.

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