STEELDEVELOPMENT

How is STAHL KREBS evolving?

Partnerships, innovation, research projects, awards, and key milestones drive the development of STAHL KREBS. This page features selected publications, references, and external mentions that highlight our development as a materials partner, steel distributor, and driving force within the industry.

These contributions come from manufacturers, industry associations, research institutions, public organizations, media outlets, and partner companies. They document our collaboration across the industrial value chain, with a focus on materials expertise, customized services, logistics, sustainability, digitalization, AI, and the circular economy.

Visit to STAHL KREBS at its Solingen facility

May 22, 2026 | "Thementisch Metall" at STAHL KREBS

Representatives from industry, academia, and politics gathered at STAHL KREBS for the “Thementisch Metall” (Metal Industry Roundtable) to discuss low-carbon steel, the circular economy, and the future of the metals industry.

Source: Runder Tisch Zirkuläre Wertschöpfung NRW

Needle-nose pliers with red-and-blue handles on a red background

March 18, 2026 | STAHL KREBS Joins the Fachverband Werkzeugindustrie (FWI)

As the first FWI member from the steel supply sector, STAHL KREBS contributes expertise in materials consulting, market knowledge, and experience at the interface between steel producers and tool manufacturers.

Source: Fachverband Werkzeugindustrie

Alleima Stahl and STAHL KREBS for high-quality knife applications

February 17, 2026 | STAHL KREBS Becomes an Alleima Sales Partner

Through its partnership with Alleima, STAHL KREBS expands its portfolio of high-quality knife steels and specialty materials for the knife and tool industry

Source: Alleima

Bundled round bars in the STAHL KREBS steel warehouse

April 2, 2025 | STAHL KREBS Joins Industrieverband Massivumformung

As an associate member, STAHL KREBS expands the network of Industrieverband Massivumformung with expertise in steel supply and materials-related applications.

Source: Industrieverband Massivumformung

Loading steel wire onto a truck in a warehouse

February 12, 2025 | STAHL KREBS Recognized as an ÖKOPROFIT Company

The ÖKOPROFIT award recognizes the measures STAHL KREBS has implemented in the areas of energy efficiency, logistics, employee engagement, and resource conservation.

Source: ÖKOPROFIT Bergisches Städtedreieck

December 2, 2024 | Economic Policy Discussion at STAHL KREBS

During Jürgen Hardt’s visit, discussions focused on global customer supply, delivery capabilities at the Solingen site, bureaucracy, energy costs, and international trade policy.

Source: Jürgen Hardt

Truck on the STAHL KREBS company grounds in Solingen

November 8, 2024 | Bergische IHK Holds Committee Meeting at STAHL KREBS

Bergische IHK held a committee meeting at the STAHL KREBS site to discuss current economic challenges facing businesses.

Source: Bergische IHK

October 11, 2024 | “Bergische Wirtschaft” Reports on Sustainability in the Steel Trade

The business magazine highlights STAHL KREBS’ activities to reduce CO₂ emissions and reports on the joint Circle Green project with Outokumpu and ZWILLING.

Source: Bergische Wirtschaft

Schematic Additive Manufacturing Using Lasers

August 12, 2024 | STAHL KREBS Participates in the REACT Research Project

Outokumpu names STAHL KREBS as a partner in the funded REACT project for the development of innovative applications in additive manufacturing.

Source: Outokumpu

Round steel and stainless steel bars at the STAHL KREBS steel warehouse

June 26, 2024 | Automated Warehouse Management System Goes Live

A new interface connects unitop with the automated warehouse system, digitalizing the storage and retrieval of steel bars.

Source: GOB Software & Systeme

High-quality knife against a brown background

December 14, 2023 | Working Together for Low-Carbon Knife Steels

Outokumpu, ZWILLING, and STAHL KREBS are working together to reduce the carbon footprint of high-quality knives using Circle Green stainless steel.

Sources: Outokumpu | Zwilling | YouTube

June 27, 2023 | New Warehouse and 141 Years of STAHL KREBS

With the inauguration of a new warehouse and the “Stahl-Mahlzeit” event, STAHL KREBS celebrated important milestones in the company’s history.

Source: SolingenMagazin

Systematically Advancing Data Protection and AI Expertise

Together with Bechtle, STAHL KREBS established a structured data protection management system and strengthened the responsible and secure use of AI within the company.

Source: Bechtle

Meeting with a participant joining remotely at STAHL KREBS

Digital Transformation in the Steel Trade

A GOB case study demonstrates how STAHL KREBS has been continuously advancing digital processes, modern software solutions, and connectivity with customers for many years.

Source: GOB Software & Systems

Bundled steel bars and round steel at the STAHL KREBS warehouse

Optimized Storage with a Custom Heavy-Duty Racking Solution

PIEL features STAHL KREBS as a reference for a customized heavy-duty racking solution that reduced the required storage space for steel wire coils by 66 percent.

Source: PIEL

How is STAHL KREBS evolving as a steel distributor and materials partner?

STAHL KREBS continuously develops its range of services, combining decades of experience in steel distribution with materials expertise, individual service and modern processes. Partnerships, research projects, digitalization and sustainability are key elements of this ongoing development.

How does STAHL KREBS expand its product and service portfolio?

STAHL KREBS expands its product and service portfolio through new materials, individual services and strategic partnerships. We focus on the requirements of our customers and markets, combining close cooperation with steel manufacturers and industrial partners with our own materials and application expertise.

What role does sustainability play at STAHL KREBS?

Sustainability is an important part of our company development. STAHL KREBS focuses on areas including low-carbon materials, circular economy, energy efficiency and more sustainable logistics. Projects and partnerships featured on this page demonstrate how we are putting these principles into practice.

How is STAHL KREBS advancing digitalization and AI?

STAHL KREBS uses digital technologies to improve processes, make better use of information and strengthen collaboration with customers and partners. This includes the digitalization of operational processes as well as the responsible use of data and artificial intelligence.

What role do partnerships play at STAHL KREBS?

Collaboration with steel manufacturers, customers, industry associations, research institutions and technology partners is an important part of our company development. These partnerships enable knowledge exchange, the development of new solutions and joint progress in areas such as materials technology, digitalization, sustainability and the circular economy.