Salzgitter to acquire full ownership of HKM slab mill in Duisburg

Salzgitter AG, through its subdivision Salzgitter Mannesmann, is acquiring the remaining 70% stake in Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM) in Duisburg from thyssenkrupp Steel (50%) and Vallourec (20%), gaining full ownership of the slab mill with a capacity of around 5 million tonnes/year. The European Commission cleared the transaction on May 7, 2026.

“The European Commission, under the EU Merger Regulation, has approved the acquisition of German mill Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM) in Duisburg by Salzgitter Mannesmann.”eurometal.net

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• eurometal.netSalzgitter acquisition of Duisburg mill gets clearance - EUROMETALLouis HaasMay 7, 2026

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