SENNEBOGEN presents material handler made of “green steel”

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TagsEngineering, engineering and equipment, Equipment, Sennebogen

Mar 31

At bauma 2025, SENNEBOGEN will present a material handler for the first time that not only saves CO2 thanks to its efficiency and durability, but whose steel components are also largely made of CO₂-reduced steel. In addition to high efficiency and durability, this innovation saves significant amounts of CO₂ during production. Together with its long-standing partner DEUMU, a Salzgitter AG company, the Bavarian mechanical engineering company is driving forward the decarbonization of the industry and setting new standards for resource-saving technologies.

SENNEBOGEN, the renowned manufacturer of material handling machines and crane technology, and the steel producer Salzgitter AG have been closely partnered for decades and share a new, common goal: the consistent development of sustainable, climate-friendly technologies.

“Green steel”: CO₂-reduced steel production

Salzgitter AG and its subsidiary DEUMU (Deutsche Erz- und Metall-Union GmbH) have been committed to CO₂-reduced steel production for years . Steel is an indispensable material for numerous industries, but its production accounts for around 7% of total CO₂ emissions worldwide. In Europe, an average of 2 tons of CO₂ are currently generated for every ton of steel produced. To drastically reduce this figure, Salzgitter is implementing the SALCOS ® (Salzgitter Low CO₂ Steelmaking) transformation program. The goal is to produce steel in a greener way and support customers on their way to a low-CO₂ value chain. By gradually converting production to low-CO₂ processes, Salzgitter AG will reduce emissions from steel production by up to 95%.

CO2 savings of more than 70%

CO2-reduced steel under the SALCOS® brand is already being produced today – using recycled scrap and electricity from renewable sources. DEUMU used this steel to manufacture steel components for the new SENNEBOGEN 830 G material handler . Compared to conventional steel production, this CO2-reduced steel enables savings of more than 70%.

SENNEBOGEN: Climate neutrality by 2030

The machine manufacturer SENNEBOGEN pursues ambitious sustainability goals and aims to become climate-neutral according to Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030. This includes sustainable processes in its factories as well as the development of low-emission machines. SENNEBOGEN machines are known for their efficiency and modern drive solutions . A large proportion of the green machines from Bavaria are equipped with innovative energy-saving systems and efficient drive systems, which can achieve operating cost savings of 30 to 75%, depending on the technology and application.

Material handler 830 G made of CO2-reduced steel at bauma

In a joint project, the two partners are now consistently driving forward decarbonization in mechanical engineering and establishing a prime example of the circular economy: from the use of recycled steel scrap and climate-friendly steel production to the finished material handler, which is returned to the steel recycling cycle at the end of its life cycle. As an example of this joint pioneering work, the 40-ton 830 G material handler will be on display at the SENNEBOGEN booth at bauma 2025. It is made largely of CO2-reduced steel and will be put into operation at DEUMU for steel scrap handling immediately after the trade fair . “The Salzgitter Group explicitly wants to play a pioneering role in this area. Therefore, it is clear to us that we also want to use CO2-reduced products at our scrap yard,” emphasizes Uwe Rehren, Managing Director of DEUMU. As a product development of the latest SENNEBOGEN machine generation, the new 830 G material handler also operates around 20% more efficiently and saves an additional 18.5 t of CO2 per year in operation compared to the previous model .

Groundbreaking project: Potential of green steel in industrial use

The SENNEBOGEN 830 G sets a clear example with a total CO₂ saving of 20 tons per machine . The CO₂-reduced steel has contributed significantly to this figure. Since the physical properties and resilience of green steel are no different from conventional steel, the concept can be easily applied to all SENNEBOGEN products. SENNEBOGEN already offers comprehensive implementation for all models upon request – a decisive contribution to the sustainable transformation of the entire value chain according to Scope 3 and a milestone in CO₂ reduction in the industry.

Exhibition at bauma 2025

The “doubly green” SENNEBOGEN 830 G made of CO2-reduced steel will be on display at this year’s bauma : from April 7th to 13th, 2025 at the SENNEBOGEN stand in the open-air area FM.712, Messe München.

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The “doubly green” SENNEBOGEN 830 G made of CO2-reduced steel is a joint decarbonization project of SENNEBOGEN Maschinenfabrik and the steel producer Salzgitter AG.

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"Green steel is one of many important components for the sustainable development of crane and material handling technology. If the CO2 footprint can be reduced even in the area of raw materials, we see this as a welcome contribution – for us and our customers." Erich Sennebogen Managing Director