The first Circle Green coils at thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe in Mannheim for further processing and supply to Boysen Group.

“Like many other industries, the automotive sector is looking into cutting its carbon dioxide emissions, and we can help our customers and partners to develop solutions that reduce the climate burden. A year ago, we introduced Circle Green, our towards-zero-stainless steel, which has generated significant interest and demand across various segments.”, says Niklas Wass, Executive Vice President, Stainless Europe, Outokumpu.

"Uniting the strengths and expertise of Outokumpu, thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe and Boysen Group, the partnership represents a milestone in the pursuit of a low-emission automotive industry", he continued. 

Towards-zero stainless steel for the first time to the automotive industry  

Tailpipe emissions from cars, trucks, and other road vehicles account for around 75% of all carbon emissions from mobility — approximately six gigatons of CO₂ per year. The shift to low-emission vehicles will disrupt the entire automotive supply chain and create a significant change in the market for auto components.**

As part of the collaboration, Outokumpu supplies the material to thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe, the service centre experts then take care of processing the master coil into slit strips and manages the just-in-time delivery to the Boysen Group.

"As an independent service centre, supply and service around emission-reduced metal products are central services for our company. We want to support our customers and partners in developing sustainable solutions – such as using Circle Green”, says Marcus Wöhl, CEO of thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe.

The supply of CO₂ reduced material is an important building block in the sustainability strategy of thyssenkrupp Materials Services, the parent company of thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe.

With the procurement and use of decarbonized stainless steel, the Boysen Group is acting as a role model in the automotive industry towards more sustainable supply chains. The use of Circle Green enables the Boysen Group an enormous savings potential in CO₂ emissions and thereby actively contributes to climate protection – at the same time supporting the company target of protecting, preserving, and shaping the environment.

"For us as a developer and manufacturer of systems and components that provide crucial reductions in pollutant and noise emissions in our customers' vehicles, environmental protection is an essential part of our business. We are proud to have found two strategic partners to further advance the important topic of sustainability and CO₂ neutrality in the supply chain. True to our path – without change, no future", says Rolf Geisel, CEO of Boysen Group.