SSAB and Italian crane manufacturer Fassi have reached an agreement for future deliveries of steel produced with virtually zero fossil carbon emissions.
The deal includes steel produced from both iron ore and recycled scrap to be used in Fassi’s hydraulic and truck-mounted cranes.
Fassi, one of the world’s largest loader crane manufacturers, currently uses SSAB’s Strenx® steel, which the company claims adds lifting power, reduces weight and extends reach for its heavy-duty cranes. SSAB, a Swedish steelmaker, and Fassi have now expanded their long-running partnership to include future deliveries of SSAB Fossil-freeTM steel and SSAB ZeroTM. By doing this, Fassi will be able to bring to market a new generation of cranes with radically reduced CO2 footprint, says SSAB.
“We look forward to deepening our collaboration with Fassi by delivering premium high-strength steel produced with significantly lower carbon footprint.”
Per Elfgren, head of SSAB special steels
“We look forward to deepening our collaboration with Fassi by delivering premium high-strength steel produced with significantly lower carbon footprint,” said Per Elfgren, head of SSAB special steels. “At SSAB, we are proud to partner with leading companies that share our passion for innovation, sustainability and unique advanced products.”
''Innovation is a projection towards the future.''
Giovanni Fassi, CEO, Fassi
“Innovation is a projection towards the future. And there is no future without sustainability,” added Giovanni Fassi, CEO of Fassi. “For this reason, we have chosen to participate with enthusiasm and determination in this partnership with SSAB to develop our cranes of tomorrow”.
SSAB ZeroTM is made using recycled steel and produced with fossil-free electricity and biogas. It has been available for commercial deliveries since 2023.