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greentec steel Construction Site News: “Topping-Out Ceremony” of the EAF Construction Site

3 June 2026 | 

On Thursday, May 21, a significant milestone in the greentec steel transformation was celebrated at the Kammersäle Donawitz: the topping-out ceremony for the construction of the EAF plant (TMP1) in Donawitz. In addition to the project team, all participating partner companies were invited.

The official part of the event provided a comprehensive review of the project’s progress to date as well as an outlook on the next steps. In their speeches, Paul Felsberger, speaking on behalf of the entire management team, and the program directors (Gerhard Zapf and Alfred Wolbart) particularly emphasized both the strategic importance of the project and the encouraging, on-schedule progress. They also acknowledged the contributions of all those involved to date, which have made the successful construction progress possible.

In addition, the current project status was presented, and key milestones were highlighted once again. It became clear that the project is on schedule and meeting the high expectations for quality and implementation. At the same time, it was emphasized that this success is largely based on the close, collaborative, and reliable partnership with the participating partner companies.

What is a topping-out ceremony?

A topping-out ceremony is a construction industry celebration that takes place when the structural work is complete and the building has reached its highest point. Together with project partners, colleagues involved in the project were able to celebrate this important milestone.