Italian crane maker Fassi to partner with SSAB on the supply of fossil-free steel

The deal includes steel produced from both iron ore and recycled scrap to be used in Fassi’s hydraulic and truck-mounted cranes. Patented SSAB Zero is made using recycled steel and produced with fossil-free electricity and biogas and is available for commercial deliveries since 2023.

By Editorial staff

SSAB and Italian crane manufacturer Fassi have reached an agreement for future deliveries of steel produced with virtually zero fossil carbon emissions. As pointed out by the partners, the deal includes steel produced from both iron ore and recycled scrap to be used in Fassi’s hydraulic and truck-mounted cranes.

Traditional steel production accounts for around 7% of global CO2 emissions, with both primary steel and recycled steel production contributing to emissions. To reduce the climate impact, SSAB is investing in new innovative production technologies that will enable steel production with close to zero fossil carbon emissions, regardless of whether the raw material is recycled scrap or primary iron ore.

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How SSAB fossil-free steel meets the requirement of OEMs

Indeed, patented SSAB Zero is made using recycled steel and produced with fossil-free electricity and biogas and is available for commercial deliveries since 2023. Additionally, SSAB has developed fossil-free steel made from iron ore with the HYBRIT technology, which uses hydrogen and fossil-free energy instead of coal in the steelmaking process. 

“We look forward to deepening our collaboration with Fassi by delivering premium high-strength steel produced with significantly lower carbon footprint,” said Per Elfgren, Head of SSAB Special Steels. “At SSAB, we are proud to partner with leading companies that share our passion for innovation, sustainability and unique advanced products.”

“Innovation is a projection towards the future. And there is no future without sustainability” added Giovanni Fassi, CEO of Fassi. “For this reason, we have chosen to participate with enthusiasm and determination in this partnership with SSAB to develop our cranes of tomorrow”.

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