Leading Chinese manufacturers of electrical steel have been relying on the technologically superior WS products to heat their systems for many years. After finally overcoming the global travel restrictions and having completed a large number of projects in the meantime, our customers were keen to on site to find out about the latest developments and advances in burner technology.
Several high-ranking Chinese delegations from leading electrical steel belt manufacturers visited WS at short intervals. An extensive program gave our visit Insight into the best technology available today and the future of heating technology with even lower emissions and the highest possible efficiency. In detailed technical discussions, strategies were also jointly developed that will give WS customers decisive competitive advantages. The joint design ensures that the long-term investments can still be used in many years' time and are already prepared today for the future use of green fuels. In addition to hydrogen as a fuel, approaches to using ammonia as an energy source have already been discussed.
The tour of our technical center and the presentation of the new hydrogen and ammonia supply infrastructure were particularly well received. WS is already working flat out on the next groundbreaking developments. The visit was rounded off by an extensive supporting program in which we offered our guests the most beautiful aspects of the northern Black Forest as well as some culinary highlights.
There was a lot to celebrate at the WS Summer Party 2024. Around 250 guests spent a thoroughly successful day in Renningen in the best weather and found out about the many new developments in the WS Group. Good food and a cold drink or two ensured a great atmosphere and fond memories.
Fast for the few or slow for everyone? WS is pursuing its own concept when it comes to expanding the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. In order to achieve a low-cost yet effective charging system on the factory premises, WS consistently relies on a low charging capacity.
With the help of a new electrolyser and surplus electricity from its own PV systems with a capacity of over 400 kWp, WS will supply the laboratories in Renningen with green hydrogen in future. Following the installation of the electrolyser at the end of 2023, the storage and pipeline infrastructure is now also fully operational.
Rexnord Kette GmbH and WS have successfully modernized a belt furnace, reducing the furnace's CO2 emissions by 35%. In addition to new burners with maximum energy efficiency, the optimization of the operating mode also contributes to the CO2 reduction.
Baden-Württemberg's Prime Minsiter Winfried Kretschmann visits WS in Renningen to find out about activities in the field of hydrogen. In addition to the production of green hydrogen from biogas and decentralized ammonia cracking, the high-ranking visit also focuses on the highly efficient and low-emission industrial burners manufactured by WS.
The new research field of thermal process technology is dedicated to the goal of defossilizing high-temperature processes above 1,000 °C. While some processes are flexible enough to be heated with renewable electricity, climate-neutral fuels will be necessary for many applications in the future.
