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28-08-2025 / Start contstruction of 2nd packing line

Euro-Mit Staal continues to expand!

In addition to the arrival of a new production line, we are currently working hard on the installation of a second packing line.

The go-ahead has been given, and installation is progressing steadily. This is a great step forward in further strengthening our capacity and service!

#Uitbreiding #Innovatie #Teamwork #EMS #Tallpack

03-04-2025 / 1st pile struck SL4

The first pile has been driven to construct the complex machine foundation of our new slitting line. This is a wonderful continuation of previous successful collaborations with Cordeel and symbolizes the official start of a new phase. The work on this foundation is challenging and requires a great deal of craftsmanship. It involves complex drilling, deep wells, precast concrete, precision sizing, braiding, and high-level concrete work.

This foundation represents the beginning of an innovative future, focused on ongoing growth, efficiency and technological advancement. We look forward to a successful construction period and an even more prosperous future.

01-04-2025 / New Managing Director

As of April 1, 2025, Mr. Tomohiro Noda has returned to his home country, Japan, to take on a new position within our parent company, Mitsui. During his time as Managing Director of Euro-Mit Staal B.V. from 2015 to 2021 and again from 2023 until April 2025, Mr. Noda made significant contributions to the company's growth and strategic development. We would like to thank Mr. Noda for his dedication and commitment, and we wish him all the best in his new role at Mitsui. On the same date, Mr. Yuichi Konno was appointed as the new Managing Director of Euro-Mit Staal B.V. Mr. Konno is familiar with our company; he spent five months in 2013 working with the commercial department to gain a better understanding of the European market. Given his experience and insights, we look forward to his leadership in the years to come. We wish Mr. Konno much success and wisdom in his new role as Managing Director of Euro-Mit Staal B.V.

13-02-2025 / Kick-off SL4

Kick-off of the construction of our 4th slitting line - SL4, the contract has been awarded to Cordeel Netherlands BV to realise the machine foundation.

"Another great step forward to the future"

01-01-2025 / New Slitting Line.

EMS has officially decided to install a new fourth slitting line.
We believe there will be increasing demand for GOES (Grain Oriented Electrical Steel) in the coming years, driven by the growing need for transformers to support the carbon-neutral goals of the European Green Deal by 2050. Expanding production capacity allows us to serve the transformer industry with more flexibility, ensure timely deliveries and contribute to the European Green Deal goals. The machine to be installed is powerful, runs at high speed and is equipped with a video system for monitoring and other useful functions. We are convinced that this new line will improve our service level.

The new machine is scheduled to be operational in early 2026.

01-01-2024 / 100% green electricity

From January 2024, EMS will hold the certificate:

"Guarantee Wind - electricity generated from Dutch wind energy"

awarded by SMK's eco-label.

This certificate proves that 100% of EMS's electricity consumption comes from Dutch wind energy.

Groene stroom

28-10-2023 / New stelcon plates

Replacement stelcon plates without steel edges in production, in collaboration with Hoondert 's-Heerenhoek, The new plates have been installed, and the bottom has been covered with a tarp to prevent any leakage (e.g., diesel) from being absorbed into the ground.

Thus, Euro-Mit Staal B.V. complies with the latest environmental regulations, which will be implemented in 2024.

01-09-2023 / New QHSE manager

After 12.5 years at Euro-Mit Staal B.V., we bid farewell to our QHSE Manager, Mr. Peter Bastiaansen. His expertise in quality, health, safety, and environment has significantly contributed to creating a safe and sustainable working environment for everyone in the company.

Mr. Bastiaansen is looking forward to enjoying his well-deserved retirement. We look to the future with confidence as we appoint Mr. Jasper Ravays as his successor. With his expertise and energy, we are confident that we will continue our commitment to maintaining excellent QHSE standards.

Peter goodbye and Jasper good luck with this new challenge

QHSE Manager

01-07-2023 / Change of management at EMS

We hereby inform you of the departure of our esteemed colleague, Ms. Mariko Hara, as Managing Director at Euro-Mit-Staal B.V. She has concluded her duties effective July 1, 2023. Since her appointment on April 1, 2021, Ms. Hara has significantly contributed to our company and played an important role in the growth and development of Euro-Mit-Staal B.V.

Ms. Hara will take up a position with Mitsui in her home country of Japan. Due to the urgency of the request, everything had to be arranged quickly. Although we will miss her, we wish her every success in her new role and are confident that she will be as successful there as she was with us.

To ensure a smooth transition and avoid leadership gaps, Mitsui has carefully searched for a suitable successor. We are pleased to announce that Mr. Tomohiro Noda has been appointed as our new Managing Director. Many of you are familiar with Mr. Noda, as he previously held this position for six years before Ms. Hara took office. His extensive experience and knowledge of Euro-Mit-Staal B.V. will help us seamlessly build on Ms. Hara's work.

We warmly welcome Mr. Noda to his new role and will provide him with all the support he needs to be successful. Together, we will ensure that Euro-Mit-Staal B.V. continues to thrive and grow in the future.

On behalf of the entire team, we would like to thank Ms. Mariko Hara for her dedication, commitment, and leadership. We will miss her warm personality and professionalism. At the same time, we look forward to working successfully with Mr. Tomohiro Noda and benefiting from his leadership in the years to come.

28-03-2023 / New paper tube sawing machine

To improve the safety and working conditions of the existing paper tube cutting machine, EMS designed and ordered a dedicated machine for sawing cardboard cores in 2022. These cores provide more rigidity and protection to the slitted coil material and are used for thin materials with a thickness of 0.20 mm. While cardboard cores are standard on the market, machines capable of cutting them to the desired diameter and width are not widely available. The existing machine at EMS was originally purchased in 1992, at the start of EMS. At that time, this machine complied with the rules and regulations. New or modified machines must comply with certain rules and directives, including:

EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Work Equipment Directive 2009/104/EC
Certification (CE)

Adapting this machine to current rules and regulations required significant changes. These changes were not feasible through a "simple" upgrade and necessitated a redesign of the existing machine. Unlike the old one, the new machine is equipped with a circular saw instead of knives.

On March 24, 2023, it was installed, and the Euro-Mit Staal B.V. team observed while the machine operated. It was clear that this new machine represented a significant improvement in safety, working conditions, and the quality of the sawn paper tubes. The new machine is much safer and more reliable than the old core cutter.

Overall, the commissioning of the new core saw was a success and represents another step forward in our continuous pursuit of better and safer working conditions.

Paper Tube Saw

22-12-2021 / New grinding machine

Earlier this year, the decision was made to replace the Studer cylindrical grinding machine due to its high costs and lower reliability. Our experience showed that this advanced machine was somewhat less suitable for our grinding process. Therefore, we began searching for a grinding machine that meets our requirements, specifically:

Compact
User-friendly
Reliable
Suitable for our grinding process

Eventually, we chose a Palmary cylindrical grinding machine, which is manufactured in Taiwan and has strong references. To bridge the time between removing the old machine and installing the new one, we temporarily outsourced the grinding of the slitter knives.

On December 22, 2021, the new grinding machine was installed. The next day, the first crates were sharpened with good results.

Grinder

25-03-2021 / Change of management at EMS

We hereby inform you that Mr. T. Noda will be handing over his duties as Managing Director of EMS to Mrs. M. Hara, effective April 1, 2021. Mr. Noda has been Managing Director of EMS for the past 6 years. During this time, he has made significant contributions, and EMS has blossomed into a progressive company. We wish him all the best in his new position in Tokyo.

We also warmly welcome Mrs. Hara to our team. This marks the beginning of a new period in which EMS hopes to grow further and strengthen its position in the market.

04-01-2021 / Updating our Mini slitter 1

On January 4, 2021, we began updating our Mini Slitter 1. The Mini Slitter has been revised and modernized by several companies, ensuring that we will be able to use it safely and effectively for the next 10-20 years. By mid-February, the machine was available for production again.

01-03-2020 / Semi-automated coil packing line

In February 2020, we began planning the expansion and renovation of the existing packing line to meet the required standards, with a focus on safety and capacity. For EMS, it is important to create a safe and healthy working environment for our employees. We selected Tallpack International as the supplier, as they could provide a packing line that met all our requirements.

The first visible work commenced in May 2020. Our employees underwent intensive training, and the project concluded positively with the commissioning of the machine in December 2020.