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Groundbreaking Hardox® wear plate for construction, mining and quarrying with virtually zero fossil carbon emissions debuts at bauma 2025
February 27, 2025 9:00 CET 6 min read
Swedish steel company SSAB is thrilled to showcase the first SSAB Zero™ steel in the Hardox® product range at Bauma this year. Hardox® 450 made from SSAB Zero™ has the same qualities and high standards of performance that make Hardox® wear plate the global benchmark for premium wear plate.
What is Hardox® 450 made from SSAB Zero™, and why should manufacturers use it?
SSAB Zero™ is made using recycled steel in a process powered by fossil-free electricity and biogas – resulting in virtually no carbon emissions from fossil fuels during the steelmaking process. The fossil carbon emissions in SSAB’s production of SSAB Zero™ are less than 0.05 kg CO2e/kg steel in Scope 1 and 2 of the GHG Protocol. This steel can thus help reduce carbon emissions at the source, from the steel production process itself, downstream throughout a manufacturer’s value chain.
Operational and environmental benefits
Heavy equipment manufacturers depend on carbon-intensive materials like steel, which has traditionally been a major emitter. SSAB is leading the green steel transition to fossil-free steelmaking, helping manufacturers meet their sustainability goals. Now, with Hardox® 450 made from SSAB Zero™, manufacturers have a way to mitigate the impact of their Scope 3 emissions (indirect emissions that are generated across the value chain) and reduce industry’s overall carbon footprint.
Here’s how Hardox® 450 made from SSAB Zero™ can benefit manufacturers:
- Immediately reduces the carbon footprint of construction, mining and quarrying equipment
- Lowers emissions from steel production at the source
- Supports the development of clean energy technologies and achievement of broader sustainability goals
- Strengthens your image as an industry leader and provides a competitive edge
- Delivers superior hardness and toughness that can withstand the harshest working conditions and environments
- Can be used in all current equipment that use Hardox® wear plate
- It is a verified, market-proven product available today
Real-world cases using Hardox® 450 made from SSAB Zero™ steel
Industry heavyweights and long-standing customers of SSAB are already using Hardox® 450 made from SSAB Zero™ to make a world of difference in their industries. Here are some of their stories.
Customer: Epiroc
Application: Mining equipment
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Epiroc is one of the first mining equipment manufacturers in the world to feature a loading bucket made with SSAB Zero™ in a commercial product. Their Scooptram ST18 SG underground loader is smart, fully electric and automation ready. The savings? A reduction of 15 tonnes of CO2e per bucket produced compared with traditional steel.
“By introducing SSAB Zero™ in our serial production, we show this is not just talk – we are actually taking action and reducing our upstream footprint., says Carin Bergendorff, Vice President Group Strategic Sourcing at Epiroc.
Customer: Zetterbergs
Application: Dump/tipper bodies
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“You won’t notice the change – the next generation will.” That’s what Swedish Zetterbergs, manufacturer of tipper trucks, hook lifts, dumpers and fixed platforms, has to say about their climate-smart ZD4 hook lift tipper body made in Hardox® 450 made from SSAB Zero™. The company is passionate about being part of an emission-free value chain and is excited to offer its customers the same high standards of quality and durability, at nearly 2.2 tonnes less CO2 emissions.
“For us, we see this as a natural and significant milestone in our progress to become one of Sweden’s first manufacturers offering fossil-free truck bodies to our customers,” says Lars Erfäldt, CEO of Zetterbergs. “We are excited to be part of this development and to actively contribute to the ongoing transition towards sustainability.”
Customer: Bennes Vincent
Application: Dump/tipper bodies
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Groupe Vincent designs, manufactures and distributes transportation equipment, including two-way and three-way tippers designed for carriers of all sizes. These products are known for their durability, quality, design and ability to meet the needs of various hauling businesses. In 2024, they became the first manufacturer in France to launch a product line made entirely using SSAB Zero™.
Their innovative use of the low-carbon steel earned them the Technotrans CSR 2024 award in the Sustainable category.
SSAB welcomes visitors to Hall A6, Stand 439 at Bauma 2025 to gain insights into the future of heavy equipment manufacturing using more sustainably produced steel. To learn more about Hardox® 450 made from SSAB Zero™ and what it can do for you, visit hardox.com, consult your local Hardox® sales representative, or contact us at [email protected].
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