Saarstahl Ascoval

Main activities :

• Feasibility studies of the different grades;
• Production of steels corresponding to customer specifications;
• With carbon and alloy steels up to 5% chromium;
• Proven capabilities in low carbon and high cleanliness steels

Production of diversified steels:

Wide range of steels in different formats and grades,

Product formats include:

• Rectangular and square blooms,
• Billets in the form of round bars.
  • Round: Ø180, 220, 250, 260, 270, 280, 310, 325 mm
  • Blooms: 255mm x 330mm, 300mm x 365mm
  • Banknotes: 155mm x 155mm, 180mm x 180mm
  • Lengths: from 4,5 to 12,4 mm
  • Quality: different grades of steel (contact us)

Supplying the railway industry:

Around 85 % of Ascoval's production is destined for the Saarstahl Rail rolling mill in Hayange, where the steel is used to manufacture railway rails.

Low CO2 steel:

Saarstahl Ascoval plays an important role in the transition to more environmentally friendly steel production. Thanks to its Electric Arc Furnace steelmaking process, the plant produces steel with a level of CO2 emissions that is significantly lower than traditional methods.

Supply to the automotive industry:

Around 10 % of Saarstahl Ascoval's activity is intended for the automotive sector.

With IATF certification 16949, Saarstahl ASCOVAL supplies blooms and square formats to subcontractors of automobile manufacturers.

Diversified clients:

Around 5% of its production is intended for third-party customers, particularly in the forging, circular rolling for wind turbines, and general mechanics and tubes sectors.

• Rail
• Industry: automotive, mechanical, construction, extrusion, forging
• Oil & Gas 
• Energy: wind turbines, boiler
• Bearing steels

Commitment to sustainability

One of the most notable aspects of Saarstahl Ascoval is its commitment to reducing CO2 emissions. Using an electric arc fusion process, the plant has managed to lower its carbon footprint, with emissions below 140 kg of CO2 per tonne of steel produced (scope 1)This commitment is part of the SHS/Saarstahl Group's broader strategy to promote sustainable industrial practices to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.