Metsä Group and ANDRITZ to construct a demo plant for developing new lignin products
Lignin is a substance in wood that binds wood fibres together. In pulp production, lignin is separated from the fibres into black liquor in the chemical cycle and used as bioenergy. Lignin could also be used in chemical and material applications. Metsä Group and ANDRITZ will focus on developing the production process of the […]
World firsts from Green Tech Valley rock the circular economy
From lasers that target aluminum scrap to the TEXtil shredder where the “shreds fly”, from sink-float sorting that works “dry” to sludge dewatering with innovative presses: 16 companies from Green Tech Valley demonstrated their international strength for recycling and the circular economy with innovations and world firsts at IFAT Munich. The figures are impressive: On […]
Green Skills – 80 training & further education courses in Green Tech Valley
Green skills are needed to achieve the climate transition. Whether products, services or technical processes for sustainable production, renewable energy, materials technology or new mobility – skills for climate protection and the circular economy are essential across almost all professional groups and specialist areas. Many established educational programs now include various aspects of green skills. […]
We dream it, so we can do it! Green Utopia made in Green Tech Valley 2024
The climate crisis requires a rapid rethink and innovative solutions. In the second edition of the cross-university and cross-cluster project “Green Utopia – made in Green Tech Valley”, teams of students from local colleges and universities have once again translated current high-tech research at the location into utopian and visionary short videos. Eight utopias were […]
Burgenland strengthens Green Tech Valley
In the south and east of Austria, technologies for a sustainable future are being created at a disproportionately high rate. Burgenland, for example, is a pioneer in the field of renewable power generation. With around 50 companies and research institutions in energy and environmental technology, Green Tech Valley is now growing in size with Burgenland. […]
Breitenfeld Edelstahl and Saubermacher set new standards in waste reduction in steel production
Together with waste disposal professional Saubermacher, the Upper Styrian steel producer Breitenfeld Edelstahl is setting a focus. “Our goal is to drive forward the circular economy in steel production and completely eliminate waste,” explains Andreas Graf, Chief Technical Officer of Breitenfeld Edelstahl AG. “By partnering with Saubermacher, we are not only taking our commitment to […]