EUROMETAL gathers Flat SSC leaders in Hamm to tackle industry challenges
Last thursday, EUROMETAL brought together 35 participants from leading German-speaking Flat Steel Services Centres companies in Hamm for a key meeting of the “SSC Arbeitskreis”. The event focused on the strategic challenges ahead for the sector.
The session was opened by Arbeitskreis Chairman Thomas Niederhofer (Knauf Interfer) and Head of Sales Automotive Bernd Tremmel (Becker Stahl-Service), who warmly welcomed the group.
The agenda covered essential topics including a compliance briefing by Alexander Bartsch (Henseler & Partner), an overview of the current challenges in the EU steel market by Alexander Julius (EUROMETAL), and legal insights on CBAM, embargoes, sanctions, and customs duties from Lars Hillmann (Cattwyk).
Stefan Grüll (S1Seven) introduced the role of digital mill certificates in supporting sustainability traceability across the steel supply chain.
Thomas Niederhofer (EUROMETAL) also shared the first ideas from the working group on cargo securing for vertically loaded slit coils.
EUROMETAL President, Alexander Julius emphasized the unknown variables in CBAM, urging companies to factor these into contracts and negotiations for 2026. He also highlighted EUROMETAL’s ongoing advocacy to ensure steel derivatives are properly included in CBAM taxation, and safeguard measures.
The day concluded with a guided visit to Becker Stahl-Service GmbH in Bönen.
These are decisive times for our industry. EUROMETAL will continue to be a strong voice to shape the path forward — with and for our members.
