Frames

The new issue of our annual magazine, Frames, is available now! As usual, we try to offer an overview of all the sustainability challanges the steel industry has ahead and a future direction for this sector with its inherent complexities and values. Once again we have involved professionals, friends and personalities who complete our story […]

A new solar power plant installed in Stahl Gerlafingen

Few days ago a big solar plant was commissioned on the roof of the Warehouse Sud in Stahl Gerlafingen. The plant consists of approximately 6300 panels, has a power of 2.8 MWp and produces an amount of energy equivalent to the annual consumption of 650 household! The whole produced energy will be used locally for […]

Chalibria rewarded at the PHOENIX Steel Alliance Meeting.

A further recognition for #chalibria that rewards our commitment to #decarbonisation at the PHOENIX Steel Alliance Meeting. A special highlight of the Steel Alliance meeting was the second awarding of the PHOENIX Sustainability Award. Given the growing importance of #sustainability in the #steel industry, outstanding supplier partners were honored with an award. One of the […]

6th European Recycling Conference by EuRIC

Proud to be be one of the panelits at 6th European Recycling Conference organised, in partnership with Assofermet, by EuRIC – The European Recycling Industries, association at the forefront of promoting recycling and a circular economy in Europe and beyond. Industry leaders, policymakers, and advocates will share their case history and experience to present how […]

Let’s discover the Valstagna hydroelectric power plant, together!

Let’s discover the Valstagna hydroelectric power plant, together! Watch the video and find out why this power plant plays a fundamental historical role in the development of our Group.

Swiss Green Economy Symposium

The Swiss Green Economy Symposium is Switzerland’s most comprehensive conference on business and sustainability. Since 2013, it has aimed to provide participants with a platform to develop effective strategies for a sustainable future. Discussions with visionaries and industry leaders take centre stage. The symposium began on Monday in Winterthur. AFV Beltrame is therefore very proud […]

Stahl Gerlafingen signed with AEW Energie AG, a new contract for the realization of an additional photovoltaic plant

Our Swiss company, Stahl Gerlafingen signed with AEW Energie AG, a new contract for the realization of an additional photovoltaic plant on the roof of the warehouse sud. The plant consists of approximately 6300 panels, has a power of 2.8 MWp and produces an amount of energy equivalent to the annual consumption of 650 households! […]

20 May: World Bee Day

The UN designated 20 May as #WorldBeeDay, to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to #sustainabledevelopment. The goal is to strengthen measures aimed at protecting bees and other pollinators. In AFV Beltrame Group, in our Swiss (Stahl Gerlafingen) and French (L.M.E.) plants, we have some beehives, we […]

Chalibria

Discover more about Chalibria, the certified, carbon neutral steel by AFV Beltrame Group.

Proud to be among Europe’s Climate Leaders 2024

AFV Beltrame Group listed on Europe’s Climate Leaders 2024, compiled by Financial Times and Statista. The annual ranking recognises companies across Europe that have shown the highest reduction of their core greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) in relation to their revenues, as well as further climate-related engagements, such as companies’ transparency on Scope […]

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Every 28 April, the International Labour Organization celebrates the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, focusing on a timely theme related to occupational #safety and #health. The 2024 theme is the impact of hashtag#climatechange on occupational safety and health, while European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) is focusing on the […]

Two essential updates in Stahl Gerlafingen

Recently, two essential updates to the production line infrastructure have been implemented in Stahl Gerlafingen, our Swiss site. On the one hand, a new top-notch crane will handle steel products by moving faster and more precisely. The crane relies on new technology to deliver more power using less energy. The other new asset is the […]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

A very Merry Christmas and Joyful New Year to all our customers, stakeholder and friends! May the new days ahead be bright for all!

Interesting interview for Handelszeitung

In a lengthy interview, HANDELSZEITUNG, one of the leading business newspapers in hashtag#Switzerland, asked AFV Beltrame’s Group CEO about the current situation at the Swiss plant in Gerlafingen. Alain Creteur drew attention to how the EU, its member states and Switzerland deal with their steel industry. Here are some of his critical statements: “In contrast […]

25 November: the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Institutional guided tour at Stahl Gerlafingen

Institutional guided tour at Stahl Gerlafingen, the Swiss plant of AFV Beltrame Group. The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Swiss Council of States met in the hometown of Committee President Primin Bischof, yesterday. He took the opportunity to show his colleagues the steel production facility of Gerlafingen. CEO Alain Creteur, CFO Patrick Puddu, CMO Hélène […]

New project for the Swiss plant

Today, our Swiss company Stahl Gerlafingen signed a contract of use with the energy cooperative ADEV Energiegenossenschaft for the installation of a solar power plant with a capacity of 2 megawatts, which will be installed on the roof of the rolling mill hall. “The solar plant is an excellent example of creating and sharing value […]

Exciting news from Widnau, Switzerland

Exciting news from Widnau, Switzerland! Andy Keel, a visionary multi-entrepreneur, is constructing a groundbreaking multi-family home, marking a Swiss premiere for Stahl Gerlafingen, AFV Beltrame’s Swiss plant. The project features the new carbon neutral steel, #Chalibria, a first in Switzerland. Keel’s multi-family home exceeds the Paris Climate Agreement’s 2050 targets as a net-positive energy house. […]

Stahl Gerlafingen celebrated its 200th anniversary

Stahl Gerlafingen, AFV Beltrame’s Swiss plant, celebrated its 200th anniversary. Here the TV report We would like to thank once again the Swiss Minister of Infrastructure, Federal Councillor Albert Rösti, the President of the Cantonal Government, Brigit Wyss, the Mayor of Gerlafingen, Philipp Heri, the Member of the Council of States Roberto Zanetti for attending […]

The first Chalibria branded building

#Chalibria, our certified carbon neutral steel, is an ambitious project. As you might know, AFV Beltrame Group defined a CO2 reduction plan by 2030. In the meantime, we want to make change happen, and therefore we launched our “Chalibria” on the market. It may not surprise that we are very glad to see our solution […]

Stahl Gerlafingen celebrated its 200th anniversary

It was a night to remember! Yesterday, Stahl Gerlafingen, AFV Beltrame’s Swiss plant, celebrated the 200 years jubilee. It was two centuries ago when the company in Gerlafingen was founded. At that time, the products out of the Gerlafingen plant were very central for building the modern Swiss state. Something that was cherished by federal […]

An interesting article published by Solothurner Zeitung

A very interesting conversation between the Council of States member Roberto Zanetti and outgoing CFO Lukas Stuber focused on the history of the steel mill in Gerlafingen. From the dramatic months in the summer of 1996 to nowadys. The story of the steelworks in Gerlafingen found a continuation and a future, mainly thanks to the […]

Proud to have won the “𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 Award”

Proud to have won the “𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 Award” for “being able to highlight the themes of #sustainability and #circulareconomy at the center of the setting” and because our booth at Made in Steel – Conference & Exhibition “had the structure of a 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 ‘𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘂𝘀’, a relaxing place for social relations, business and […]

We look forward to seeing you at Made in Steel

The #steel supply chain is worth 80 billion and, according to forecasts at the beginning of 2023, after an initial slowdown, should maintain a moderate growth trend in Italy and the EU in the second half of the year. The future presents us with challenges and opportunities and that is why in, our business roadmap, […]

An interesting insight into emissions from coils production

The coils produced in Switzerland emit less than 400 kg CO2/t finished product, calculated for the scopes 1+2+3 (upstream). Emissions that cannot be avoided today are compensated by a certified climate protection project (hydropower plant in Europe). AFV Beltrame and Kerschgens Werkstoffe & Mehr GmbH take on the pioneering role and are jointly committed to […]

Stahl Gerlafingen attended at IBLive 2023

Stahl Gerlafingen AG attended at IBLive 2023 A great opportunity to present our different apprenticeships to school classes and to show young people many different career opportunities in the #steel. Today the doors opened for the exhibition and our dedicated apprentices shared their knowledge and experience with the students. We are thrilled that so many […]

The first shipment of Chalibria rebar is on its way

The very first shipment of Chalibria #rebar in #coils is now on its way… and will soon arrive at our customer’s site. Chalibria is the new, certified carbon neutral steel by AFV Beltrame Group. Discover more here.

An interesting article published by Solothurner Zeitung

AFV Beltrame Group is on a European tour to present, to its main stakeholders, #Chalibria, the new carbon-neutral steel. After the first roundtable in Paris, customers from Germany and Switzerland attended a similar format in Bern last Thursday. A journalist of the Solothurner Zeitung attended the event and published an insightful article on the discussion […]

The Chalibria opening in Switzerland

Last Thursday, 16 March 2023, AFV Beltrame Group and its Swiss plant Stahl Gerlafingen invited key customers and other stakeholders to the Kursaal in Bern, Switzerland. At the roundtable which ran under the topic “Steel: the frontiers of sustainability” participants could learn more about AFV Beltrame Group’s new carbon-neutral steel product. It quickly turned out […]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡’𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 to all our employees, clients, suppliers and friends! May the new days ahead be bright for all!

An interesting article in Solothurner Zeitung

Read the full article published Solothurner Zeitung here.

L’interessante intervento di Alain Creteur al tradizionale ElCom Forum [en] Alain Creteur’s interesting speech at the traditional ElCom Forum

AFV Beltrame Group CEO Alain Creteur was invited as a speaker and panelist at the traditional ElCom Forum on Friday ElCom, as the Swiss Federal Electricity Commission is commonly called, is the top regulatory body for every matter on the energy market in Switzerland. It is not subject to any directives of the Federal Council […]

Alain Creteur speaks at the Swiss Sustainable Forum

Alain Creteur, AFV Beltrame Group CEO, participated as a panellist at the Swiss Sustainable Forum. Chaired by Christoph W. Frei, Partner at Sustainability VC Emerald, Creteur discussed the issues surrounding the current #energy crisis in Europe with Ronald Trächsel, CFO of Swiss utility BKW and David Stickelberger, Managing Director of Swisssolar. The expert panel agreed […]

An interesting article published by ZNN focused on the electricity price shock

The explosion in energy costs is pushing the price of steel into new levels. A challenge for Stahl Gerlafingen and the industry. Read the full article here

Published our new Sustainability Report 2021

Glad to share with you our 2021 #sustainability report that documents our progress over the last year. Take a look at the video while we are already working on what we can achieve over the next 12 months strengthening our commitment to advancing a #circulareconomy through new projects and investiments. Report sostenibilità

Stahl Gerlafingen and its own honey to promote biodiversity

The steel produced at AFV Beltrame’s Swiss plant in Gerlafingen is 100% recycled. In a recent article in the Solothurner Zeitung Honigbienen und Stahlproduktion: Das passt in Gerlafingen gut zusammen, Peter Hüsser, Head of technical services, explains that Stahl Gerlafingen is committed to environmentally friendly and sustainable production. The company is trying to implement this […]

The swiss plant offers a good homage against the heat

On July 15, 2022, AFV Beltrame’s Swiss plant in Gerlafingen produced the last batch before the summer shutdown. Since then, maintenance work has been ongoing at the plant. In addition to the in-house maintenance crew, external specialists are also required. Time is short, as the plant will start production again in August. People work even […]

Young talents become new colleagues

Training new talent is an essential task for the whole industry. Stahl Gerlafingen, our Swiss plant is pleased to announce that three of our trainees have completed their apprenticeship after successfully passing the final exams. Sezer Durak (first from left) earned a degree in logistics. Alejna Junuzi and Alex Djuricic (second and third from left) […]

AFV Beltrame Group chooses GF-ELTI regenerative furnaces

GF-ELTI S.r.l., a company specialised in the production of industrial furnaces and heat treatment services, has been entrusted with the supply of two new reheating plants for the rolling mills of the French and Swiss headquarters of AFV Beltrame Group. “Among the primary objectives, to which the Group’s investments are aimed, are the maintenance of […]

The meeting with the community of Stahl Gerlafingen

Even though the industry has made significant improvements toward green #steel production, there are still emissions that can bother people living in the neighborhood of a steel plant. AFV Beltrame Group is committed to transparency and openly discusses with its local community what we have achieved and what we want to accomplish in the future […]

World Bee Day celebration

Since 2017, World Bee Day has been honoured every 20 May. This event focuses on the need to stop the loss of biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystems. It’s an opportunity to promote actions to protect and increase the number of pollinators and their habitats, and to encourage their abundance and diversity. To rise awareness […]

An interesting article published by Solothurn Zeitung focused on the swiss market

Exploding energy and raw material costs are driving the price of steel into new spheres. A challenge for Stahl Gerlafingen and the sector. Read here interesting article published by Solothurn Zeitung focused on the swiss market.

New powerplants built thanks to the circular economy

The best outcome of the circular economy: new green powerplant construction uses by-products out of steel recycling. A small power plant neighboring AFV Beltrame’s Swiss plant, in Gerlafingen, will soon produce green electricity for 360 households. The new hydroelectric power plant uses the potential when water flows from an old canal back into the river […]

STAHL GERLAFINGEN AG turns 100% to bio-oil

Stahl Gerlafingen AG turns 100% to biological oils. From February 1, 2022, Stahl Gerlafingen AG will rely 100% on biological oils in gearboxes and hydraulic systems. By doing so, AFV Beltrame’s Swiss site will substitute at least 80,000 liters of mineral oil per year with bio-oils. Stahl Gerlafingen AG paid particular attention to a natural […]

Five new cranes in STAHL GERLAFINGEN

Stahl Gerlafingen has put five new cranes into operation. Mechanical and operating personnel were busy on AFV Beltrame’s Swiss site in the last few weeks. First, they had to dismantle old truss cranes from 1947. Given the age and the old technology, this task was a challenge. After finishing the job, the specialist put five […]

STAHL GERLAFINGEN on Solothurner Zeitung

An interesting article about the investiments that Stahl Gerlafingen is putting in place to make the swiss plant more energy efficient and sustainable and an in-depth analysis of the current energy situation. https://lnkd.in/dSDuzg6B

STAHL GERLAFINGEN, one of the biggest companies by number of employees in the Canton of Solothurn

Which company is the biggest in the Canton of Solothurn when it comes to the number of employees? Even in the context of a Swiss regional entity, to answer this simple question, it needs a lot of research. Thanks to a regional publisher the work was done. And since last week the standing is clear: […]

Celebrating the 20th edition of «Zukunftstag» in STAHL GERLAFINGEN

The so-called «Zukunftstag» is an established tradition when parents can bring their fifth- and sixth-grade school kids to their work. This year we celebrate the 20th edition of this initiative. Last year it had to be cancelled due to the pandemic situation. In AFV Beltrame’s Swiss plant, 19 girls and boys took part in a […]

Alain Creteur, CEO of STAHL GERLAFINGEN, interviewed by the Neue Zȕrcher Zeitung

An interesting and in depth article about the actual swiss #steel market. Alain Creteur interviewed by the Neue Zȕrcher Zeitung. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dH29iEeY

Stahl Gerlafingen invests 88 M €

With the commissioning of a new federal binding station from Sund Birsta after the summer holidays, the starting signal for a comprehensive investment program is given: Stahl Gerlafingen AG intends to invest 95 million Swiss francs in this country by 2026. This brings the systems up to date with the latest technology in terms of safety, […]

Summer is no vacation when it comes to maintenance!

Summer is no vacation when it comes to maintenance! Have a look at the article published by Aargauer Zeitung: https://www.aargauerzeitung.ch/solothurn/kanton-solothurn/industrie-gerlafingen-wenn-stahl-und-walzwerk-stillstehen-und-die-instandhalter-durch-oefen-walzen-und-stranggussanlagen-wuseln-ld.2166855?reduced=true that describes all the on-going activities to ensure a safe and steady production in Stahl Gerlafingen carring out by our and third party specialists. They are doing a great work!

4000 Lastwagen weniger auf der A1

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Shrott auf die Schiene: Dank neuem Vertrag zwischen SBB Cargo und Stahl Gerlafingen werden jährlich 4000 Lastwagenfahrten eingespart

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Der Wirtschaftsminister Guy Parmelin besucht das Stahlwerk Stahl Gerlafingen

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