SMS places energy transport and hydrogen at the heart of wire and Tube 2024

The plant manufacturer promises innovations in sustainability, digitalisation and innovation that will transform the tube and wire industry. Particular focus is on the influence of energy transport and hydrogen on market development.

Discussions between companies on the manufacture of large-diameter pipes, the monitoring of production quality and the use of hydrogen are key topics that the company wishes to discuss with customers and partners, as highlighted by Thomas Maßmann, Executive Vice President Long Products at the SMS group.
SMS is developing solutions to minimise losses during the transport of highly volatile hydrogen or natural gas, as there is an urgent need for leak-tight, pore-free pipes and containers. At wire and Tube, SMS will also be offering insights into sustainable rebar minimills, right through to the world’s largest ERW pipe welding line. The presentation of the largest ERW-welded pipe of its kind is tangible proof of SMS’s commitment to pushing the industry’s technological boundaries. The new autonomous measuring system for premium threads will also be on display at the trade fair. “We are at a critical juncture in the steel industry, where the focus on sustainable and efficient production methods has never been more important than it is today,” said Maßmann.
An important part of the exhibition programme is the “Leading Partner Talks” at the SMS stand. These offer participants insights into technologies, collaborations and projects directly from the perspective of customers and industry experts.
Source: SMS group