Sharing Experience and Know-How to Drive Metallurgical Knowledge

What are Siderex Talks?

Siderex Talks are presentation sessions where Siderex member companies share theirperspectives on the sector’s main challenges and needs, offering solutions based ontheir know-how and experience within their area of expertise in the steel value chain.During these talks, companies explain their roles, processes, innovations, and strategicvision, providing a detailed perspective on their contribution to the industry whileaddressing current issues.

This format allows participating companies to position themselves as leaders intheir areas of specialization while offering a comprehensive and updated view of thedifferent stages of the value chain, focusing on the challenges and opportunities thatdefine the present and future of the steel industry.

Identified Challenges and Proposed Solutions

In its first two editions, ten companies have actively participated in Siderex Talks,showcasing the richness and diversity of the Spanish steel industry. The topicscovered are varied and relevant. Presentations have addressed challenges such asindustrial decarbonization, global competition, water management, adaptability tovolatile markets, material handling, material evolution, strategic decision-making,and the growing importance of digitization and Industry 4.0 in process optimizationand efficiency improvement. This broad range of topics reflects the complexity anddynamism of the steel value chain and the commitment of companies to innovationand finding solutions to existing challenges.

The most cutting-edge innovations presented include replacing blast furnaceswith electric furnaces using green DRI, CO2 capture and storage, increasing energyefficiency, using renewable energy, implementing artificial intelligence, processintegration, developing digital twins, predictive maintenance systems, water treatmentplant design, wastewater reuse, facility automation, diversification into new sectors,and the development of new materials and manufacturing tools. The adoption of thesesolutions will allow companies not only to survive but also to thrive in an increasinglydemanding and competitive global environment.

YouTube Channel: An Open Knowledge Repository

A central element of Siderex Talks is its YouTube channel, where all presentationsare hosted. This channel has become an open-access repository offering a growingcollection of specialized content on the Spanish steel industry.

With the upcoming 2025 edition, the channel will host a total of 16 presentationscovering a wide range of topics and perspectives. This resource serves as a valuablesource of information for professionals, students, researchers, and anyone interestedin deepening their knowledge of steelmaking and understanding how companiesare addressing current and future challenges. The channel facilitates professionaldevelopment by offering useful material for training programs while also increasingvisibility for the expertise and capabilities of Spanish steel companies at both nationaland international levels.

Impact and Benefits for the Steel Sector

Siderex Talks aims to generate a positive impact by delivering multiple benefits:

• Greater understanding of the value chain: Provides a global perspective on thecomplexity and interconnections within the steel value chain, helping professionalsgain a more complete view of the industry and the challenges shaping it.
• Dissemination of best practices, innovation, and solutions: Promotes the sharingof best practices, success stories, innovations, and concrete solutions developed bymember companies, fostering continuous improvement, technological progress,and responsiveness.
• Encouraging collaboration on common challenges: By understanding thecapabilities and specializations of different companies through the presentations,potential areas of collaboration and synergies are identified, strengthening theindustrial network and promoting a collective response to industry changes
• Strengthening the sector’s image as innovative and proactive: Siderex Talksand its YouTube channel help project an image of the Spanish steel industry asinnovative, dynamic, and proactive in seeking solutions, while also being committedto knowledge sharing and transparency.

Siderex Talks: Looking to the Future

Siderex remains committed to this platform, working on future editions to furtherexpand the reach and usefulness of this resource, providing all its member companieswith a space to share their insights while addressing the most relevant and urgenttopics.

We invite all professionals and organizations in the steel sector to explore the YouTubechannel and take advantage of this valuable resource to broaden their knowledge andstay up to date with the latest trends.

The interest generated by the initiative and the quality of the presentations delivered so far suggest its continued growth, offering a window into the future of the steelindustry.