The construction sector in Germany is responsible for 36 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, 50 percent of raw material extraction and 35 percent of waste generation. In order to achieve climate neutrality, the circular economy is an important factor, with circular raw materials such as steelworks slag being of particular importance. thyssenkrupp MillServices & Systems has set itself the goal of going beyond the legal requirements and has successfully completed the QUBA certification for its two locations in Brandenburg.
The seal of Qualitätssicherung Sekundärbaustoffe GmbH (QUBA) certifies the tested, quality-controlled and certified steelworks slag throughout Germany. It also guarantees the implementation of and compliance with the requirements of the Substitute Building Materials Ordinance (EBV).
Second award
thyssenkrupp MillServices & Systems is thus the second slag processor nationwide and the only company in Brandenburg to have received this award. The award confirms the company's consistent commitment to delivering high-quality products while meeting the nationwide environmental standards of the EBV. Through in-house production control in their own laboratory, the locations in Brandenburg an der Havel and Hennigsdorf ensure that all slag products always meet the required standards.
"The quality seal recognizes the high quality that thyssenkrupp MillServices & Systems applies in the production and processing of steelworks slag. We are thus making an important contribution to the raw material turnaround, because electric furnace slag is well suited for many areas of application in technical structures according to the nationwide substitute building materials regulation," says Dr. Michael Dohlen, Head of Research & Development / Quality Assurance at thyssenkrupp MillServices & Systems.
The company pursues a holistic sustainability strategy. An important component is the continuous investment in research and development in order to further improve the quality and areas of application of steelworks slag. The aim is to make the processes more sustainable and reduce the ecological footprint.