Stahlinstitut VDEh https://vdeh.de/en/information/news/ – 20.05.2026

Strong Partnership for Standardization in the Steel Industry

During a visit by the management of the VDEh Steel Institute to the SMS group on March 12, 2026, in Mönchengladbach, a cooperation agreement in the field of standardization was signed.

The agreement ensures the participation of SMS experts in the national technical committees of the Iron and Steel Standards Committee (FES) as well as in European and international bodies. Among other things, the focus is on standardization work related to:

▪️ Flat steel products for cold forming
▪️ Packaging sheet
▪️ Electrical steel and electrical sheet
With this agreement, both partners are creating a robust and expandable foundation for future cooperation and are jointly strengthening the further development of international norms and standards in the steel industry

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