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Review of the Media Tour

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Review of the Media Tour

In its endeavour to forge a sustainable future, Metalfer proudly presents its innovative product – Metalfer® Green Steel.

The visit of media representatives to the company Metalfer Steel Mill in Sremska Mitrovica was an opportunity to present to the public a revolutionary product – Metalfer® Green Steel. This event symbolized the company’s transition into a new era of sustainability, as well as their commitment to raising environmental standards in Serbia.

In the last five years, Metalfer has invested over 28 million euros in projects supporting the Green Agenda, demonstrating that their investments are directed not only towards financial success but also towards the preservation of natural resources and the creation of a clean environment. Dr. Jelena Zakonović, the company’s director, emphasized that Metalfer’s pursuit of economic efficiency and ecological responsibility harmoniously merge.

Metalfer® Green Steel is a product that symbolizes the company’s vision and aspiration for sustainability. Through innovative practices such as using renewable energy sources, recycling waste, efficient resource use, reducing emissions of harmful gases, and many others, Metalfer has set new standards in metallurgy and proven itself as a company dedicated to economic efficiency and ecological responsibility.

“We have just presented to you a part of what makes our company special and why we proudly speak of Metalfer® Green Steel. However, I would like to conclude with something even more important. Our focus is not only on steel production or adopting new technologies. We are here to care for our people, our community, and the future. That is why we proudly highlight our slogan – ‘steel mind, caring heart’ – because every innovation, every investment, and every effort comes from a heart that cares about our planet,” emphasized Dr. Jelena Zakonović, director of Metalfer Steel Mill. In its endeavor to forge a sustainable future, Metalfer proudly presents its innovative product – Metalfer® Green Steel.

Sremska Mitrovica received an award – “EkoOpstina”

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Sremska Mitrovica received an award – “EkoOpstina”

With profound pride, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Sremska Mitrovica for its well-deserved recognition as the Eco Municipality of Serbia. This esteemed award bears testimony to the dedication, diligence, and forward-thinking vision of our fellow citizens toward environmental preservation and setting benchmarks for sustainable development.

As a company that has been operating and evolving in the heart of this splendid municipality for decades, Metalfer Steel Mill consistently endeavors to ensure our business practices contribute to environmental consciousness and sustainability. We believe that, in at least a modest measure, we have contributed to this significant triumph of our town. It remains our aspiration to continue to grow and evolve hand-in-hand with Sremska Mitrovica, setting new standards in both ecology and industry.

We celebrate Sremska Mitrovica’s outstanding achievement and look forward to further collaboration and shared successes in the future!

EPD certification

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EPD certification

The Metalfer Group is delighted to announce that our subsidiary, Metalfer Steel Mill, has been awarded the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) by the esteemed TÜV Rheinland Energy GmbH and verified by The International EPD®️ System. This certification process for our entire range of finished products has been thorough and exhaustive. The prestigious EPD certificate not only reflects our commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development but also underscores our dedication to transparency and responsibility towards all our stakeholders.

Our newly acquired EPD certification attests to our products’ alignment with international environmental standards, encompassing the extensive use of recycled materials and ensuring transparent traceability in accordance with ecological guidelines. The finished products subjected to this certification are designed to minimize environmental impact, providing our customers with the opportunity to enhance their sustainability strategy and gain a substantial edge in their market sector. Together, we are forging a future that is both sustainable and accountable.

In light of impending legislative policies, it is imperative to note that companies with a demonstrable commitment to ecology will have a competitive advantage. The Metalfer Group is poised for this new era and we are actively collaborating with partners who share our vision.

Starting from today, our EPD certificate will accompany the documentation of each of our products. This accolade is a significant step in our mission to provide high-quality products that not only meet but exceed our clients expectations. We invite you to join our journey towards a sustainable future.

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Our scholars

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Our scholars

In the past month, high school students and students, our scholarship holders, visited us.
We proudly and with full right say “ours” because that’s what they are. Children of our employees, holders of our scholarships, our ambassadors today and our colleagues tomorrow.

From high school students, dental students to PhD students in technical sciences, we could say that we had a real academic gathering that day. Academic and family, because each of them came accompanied by their parents, who, by being employees of Metalfer, provided them not only with scholarships, but also continuous support in building their future. It is unnecessary to talk about the pride, happiness and satisfaction of our employees, they could not hide the sparkle in their eyes. It’s a big thing for them, maybe the biggest thing, because it’s about the future of their children.

We, on the other hand, didn’t want to talk about the “difficult” topics of that day, grades, exams, we just wanted to get to know the “newbies” and hang out with familiar faces again. A bit shy, nervous, just like freshmen on an exam, they didn’t talk much at first, but in a pleasant atmosphere, strengthened by the presence of their parents, they finally posed happily for the photographer’s lens.

They were not the only ones satisfied, our satisfaction was even greater. That gleam in the eye of a proud parent, a proud worker, was a signal for us. A signal that we are doing the right thing and that our vision really makes sense.

Device for measuring the relative surface of the ribs fR

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Device for measuring the relative surface of the ribs fR

The development of technology has made it possible for certain segments of testing of finished products to use devices with highly sophisticated software and cameras. In the future, the company will use a machine for automatic determination of the relative surface area of the ribs ( fR ) in order to eliminate the measurement error.

With this device, the company will be sure that all measurements ( fR ) on dimensions from 4mm to 40mm of ribbed concrete steel, coiled coils and reinforcing mesh meet all the values prescribed by the SRPS EN 10080 standard and other standards depending on the needs of customers.

The company decided to purchase the RM 305 ECM Datensysteme device, with which all tests will be automated and operator error excluded. The device has the ability to measure two, three, four or six rows of ribs, as well as the ability to measure ribbing in cold-rolled concrete steel.

Metalfer Elevates Quality Through Metallographic Testing Laboratory

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Metalfer Elevates Quality Through Metallographic Testing Laboratory

In light of the increasingly stringent requirements of industry standards and the aspiration for continuous advancement in finished product quality, Metalfer has extended its list of internal examinations to include metallographic testing of steel. Aligning with global trends in sample preparation, the company has equipped its laboratory with renowned equipment manufacturer Struers.

Metalfer has furnished its lab with all the necessary devices and machines, starting from a sample cutting machine that facilitates swift and easy embedding of cut specimens in a hot mounting press by providing a flawless cut on the sample. The mounted samples then proceed to the most crucial and demanding phase – grinding and polishing. The grinding and polishing device operates in a fully automated mode, leaving operators additional time to prepare subsequent samples.

For the actual examination of the samples, Metalfer has chosen a microscope from Leica. As one of the market leaders, Leica has gone a step further in terms of software and image processing quality. The Flexacam C3 camera with 12 MP is one of the fastest high-resolution cameras suitable for various types of tests. Different magnifications ranging from 5x to 1000x allow users, with the help of appropriate software, to precisely assess all necessary parameters crucial for giving a final quality rating.