The acquisition is expected to strengthen ANDRITZ’s position in steel processing, particularly in electrical steel.

With the addition of Sanzheng to the ANDRITZ Group, the company now offers a comprehensive range of induction heating technologies. The expanded product portfolio enhances ANDRITZ’s ability to provide end-to-end solutions in electrical steel processing, galvanizing, annealing, and forging, while also strengthening its competitiveness in international markets.

Guido Burgel, Senior Vice President of ANDRITZ Metals, stated that the acquisition supports the company’s goal of becoming a leading solution provider across downstream segments of the steel industry. He noted that combining Sanzheng’s proven induction technologies with ANDRITZ’s global reach, process expertise, and service capabilities will enable the delivery of more efficient and sustainable solutions. Burgel also emphasized that induction heating technologies offer significant potential for reducing the carbon footprint of industrial facilities.

Sanzheng employs more than 130 specialists in research and development, product design, and manufacturing, and generates annual revenues of approximately €30 million. The company’s induction strip heating, wire heating, and high-frequency welding technologies are widely used not only in the metal industry but also in sectors such as paper production, automotive, machinery, and construction materials.

Following the completion of the transaction in December 2025, Sanzheng will continue operating under its existing name and management structure, ensuring business continuity for customers and partners.

The international technology group ANDRITZ provides advanced plants, equipment, services, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries, including pulp and paper, metals, hydropower, and environmental technologies. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in Austria, the publicly listed company employs around 30,000 people at more than 280 locations in over 80 countries.

Positioned as a global technology and innovation leader, ANDRITZ aims to create sustainable value for customers, partners, employees, society, and the environment. The company’s growth strategy focuses on sustainable solutions that enable the green transition, advanced digitalization to enhance industrial performance, and comprehensive services covering the entire lifecycle of industrial plants.

ANDRITZ’s metals activities are grouped under ANDRITZ METALS, while ANDRITZ Schuler ranks among the world’s leading providers of technologies, systems, and digital solutions for metal forming. The company offers a broad portfolio that includes automation and software solutions, extensive process expertise, and after-sales services. In metal processing, ANDRITZ delivers innovative and sustainable market-leading solutions for furnaces and welding systems, supported by its own burner technologies and a wide range of services for the metals industry.