Welcome to Wire Insights, the podcast from voestalpine Wire Technology. Listen to our sixth episode on the topic of "Deep dive into our core products cold heading steel grades and prestressing wire".

Welcome to Wire Insights, the podcast about the latest developments, innovations, and trends at voestalpine Wire Technology - from pioneering materials to sustainable production processes. Listen to our fifth episode on the topic of "Wire Excellence - Deep dive into our core products bearing steel wire and shaped wire".

The requirements for wire products in industry are diverse - from high dimensional accuracy and defined mechanical properties to reliable further processing. voestalpine Wire Technology offers a wide range of treatment processes for this purpose, including heat and surface treatments that are specifically tailored to the respective customer requirements.

greentec steel is a key project of voestalpine AG on the path to sustainable and environmentally friendly steel production, as well as Austria's largest climate protection program. Find out here what role greentec steel plays in voestalpine Wire Technology's CO₂ reduction strategy and what targets have been set for 2027.

Welcome to Wire Insights, the podcast about the latest developments, innovations, and trends at voestalpine Wire Technology – from pioneering materials to sustainable production processes. Gain exclusive insights into current projects that are revolutionizing the industry and learn how innovations in wire are changing the world. Whether you are a technology enthusiast, an industry professional, or simply curious about the future, tune in to our fourth episode on "Sustainable excellence – premium quality with a low carbon footprint".

Our customers know that not all wire is created equal. Whether it's cracks in the material, fluctuating quality, delivery delays, or a lack of technical support - problems like these cost time, money, and nerves. At the same time, demands for sustainability and CO₂ reduction are increasing. voestalpine Wire Technology understands these challenges and offers solutions from a single source: reliable, customized, and future-oriented. Learn how we successfully overcome typical customer problems with best practices and technical excellence.

With our Roadmap 2 Zero initiative, we are sending a strong signal for a sustainable industry. Our company proves that a CO₂-reduced process chain and a functioning circular economy are not only possible, but already a reality. Learn more about our measures.

As part of the "Roadmap 2 Zero" sustainability strategy, voestalpine Wire Austria is providing an important technological impetus with a pilot project: an innovative water-to-water heat pump was successfully put into operation as a pilot plant at the Bruck an der Mur site. The aim of the project is to use waste heat from the cooling water to generate energy, replace fossil fuels such as natural gas and at the same time make sensible use of surplus electrical energy from the company's own hydropower and photovoltaic system.

Welcome to Wire Insights, the podcast about the latest developments, innovations and trends at voestalpine Wire Technology - from pioneering materials to sustainable production processes. Get exclusive insights into current projects that are revolutionizing the industry and learn how innovations made of wire are changing the world. Whether you are a technology enthusiast, an industry professional or simply curious about the future - listen to our third episode on the topic of "Beyond greenwashing - our path to transformation".

"Renewables" is the magic word for CO₂-free energy generation and active climate protection: electricity from inexhaustible sources such as sun, water and wind forms the foundation for a climate-friendly industrial future.

The new voestalpine image campaign shows how our steel products enrich life - visibly, relevantly and humanly. Whether it's the first road trip in your own car, an emotional farewell on the train platform or planting a tree for the birth of your daughter - such special moments in life shape us. They are often associated with products that play a central role in the background. This is precisely where voestalpine's new #FavoriteMoments image campaign comes in. It impressively shows how our technologies and materials contribute to making special experiences possible every day - quietly, but indispensably.

As part of a pioneering STEM project, HTL students and primary school children from the region were able to experience the world of technology up close - in a practical, creative and enthusiastic way. Together with the career guides from the "Steirischen Volkswirtschaftlichen Gesellschaft (STVG)" and the companies Pankl Racing, Heldeco and RHI Magnesita, voestalpine created an educational program for two target groups: students from the HTL Kapfenberg and primary school children from Niklasdorf and St. Peter/Freienstein in Leoben.

Welcome to Wire Insights, the podcast about the latest developments, innovations and trends at voestalpine Wire Technology - from pioneering materials to sustainable production processes. Get exclusive insights into current projects that are revolutionizing the industry and learn how innovations made of wire are changing the world. Whether you are a technology enthusiast, an industry professional or simply curious about the future - listen to our second episode on the topic of "From raw material to premium wire".

voestalpine Wire Rod Austria GmbH, which belongs to the voestalpine Wire Technology Group, and its sister company, voestalpine Fastening Systems GmbH, which belongs to the voestalpine Railway Systems Group, are setting new standards in logistics. The use of intermodal transportation solutions will make delivery traffic even more efficient and environmentally friendly in the future. The aim is to create a sustainable and economically profitable transportation solution for voestalpine Wire Rod Austria GmbH's wire rod. This is supplied to voestalpine Fastening Systems GmbH, for example, for the manufacture of steel clips in the railroad industry.

International experience, personal growth and professional development - for many of our apprentices, an internship abroad is an unforgettable highlight of their training. The opportunity to spend several weeks in a company like voestalpine Wire Italy not only opens new professional insights, but also exciting cultural experiences.

Sport unites - and with success! Whether on running shoes through the city center or on the ergometer for a good cause - the last few weeks at voestalpine Wire Technology have been all about movement, community and motivation. Two sporting highlights impressively demonstrated just how strong our team is outside the workplace.

Technology isn't just for men - this was once again impressively demonstrated at this year's Girls' Day 2025. Under the motto "Experience Technology", voestalpine Wire Technology opened its doors to schoolgirls for the third time and gave them the opportunity to experience industry up close - and perhaps discover their own future in the STEM field.

The demands placed on modern wire products are increasing: High load-bearing capacity, exact tolerances and perfectly matched surfaces are standard today - individual solutions are becoming increasingly important. voestalpine Wire Technology meets these challenges with a clear promise: Wire solutions from a single source. But what does this mean in concrete terms for customers? We spoke to Bernd Strohhaeussl, Head of Sales and Application Engineering at voestalpine Wire Austria, a voestalpine Wire Technology Group company. In the interview, he explains how an idea becomes an application-specific wire solution - and why the decisive difference often lies in the process.

At the award ceremony in Graz on March 13, 2025, the commitment to health and well-being in the workplace was once again recognized. The company health management (BGM) of the two companies voestalpine Wire Austria GmbH and voestalpine Wire Rod Austria GmbH was awarded the BGF seal of approval by the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK) for the third time.

Welcome to Wire Insights, the podcast about the latest developments, innovations and trends at voestalpine Wire Technology - from pioneering materials to sustainable production processes. Get exclusive insights into current projects that are revolutionizing the industry and learn how innovations made of wire are changing the world. Whether you are a technology enthusiast, an industry professional or simply curious about the future - listen to our first episode on the topic of "Process & cost optimization through customized material design".

On February 12, 2025, students from HTL Leoben put their technical and creative skills to the test at the first hackathon and the accompanying research and technology program at voestalpine Wire Rod Austria. Under the guidance of experts, they worked on a practical problem and developed innovative solutions.

voestalpine Wire Austria GmbH, a company of the voestalpine Wire Technology Group, has always relied on the use of sustainable energy sources. To secure the long-term energy supply from hydropower, the revitalization of the almost 100-year-old "Andrieu" weir system was started in 2024.

At the end of last year, we at voestalpine Wire Technology once again conducted our customer satisfaction survey - and the results make us proud. 90% of our customers would recommend us to others and rate us as an indispensable wire supplier, proving that "PERFORMANCE IN WIRE" is not just a promise, but a reality.