Saarschmiede GmbH Freiformschmiede is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Saarstahl AG.
With its sites in Völklingen, Burbach and Neunkirchen, Saarstahl AG is among the world’s foremost manufacturers of long products.
The company specializes in the production of wire rod, bar steel and premium-quality semi-finished products. The products are important primary products for the automotive industry and its suppliers, for the construction industry, the aerospace industry, and for general mechanical engineering. Every fifth tyre in Europe, for example, rolls on wire "Made by Saarstahl".
Saarstahl continuously invests in its production facilities to ensure that it meets the highest international quality standards. Most recently, for instance, an additional secondary metallurgy unit was constructed for around EUR 140 million and the rolling line was modernized for some EUR 80 million.
Since 2010, Saarstahl has invested around EUR 800 million in modernizing its facilities to support the interests of its customers – including the construction of the new forge.
The Saarstahl subsidiaries are also leaders in processing within their product categories.
Saarstahl AG and AG der Dillinger Hüttenwerke each also hold a 50% direct and indirect interest in Zentralkokerei Saar and in Roheisengesellschaft Saar.
Saarstahl AG sells its products in Germany through direct marketing. Outside Germany, the products are primarily sold through the company’s local marketing companies, including those located in the United States, China and India.