EUROPLASMA: Partnership for green railway wheels

Europlasma, a player in decarbonization and waste treatment, announces a partnership between its subsidiaries Valdunes Industries and Saarstahl Ascoval. The two companies, both based in the Hauts-de-France region, are joining forces to create a new generation of low-carbon railway wheels.

Aiming for a circular economy, this partnership stipulates that used wheels will be recycled by Saarstahl Ascoval. The recovered steel will then be used by Valdunes to produce new wheels, retaining their original characteristics. The first deliveries are expected at the end of 2026.

This initiative is part of a broader effort to reduce the carbon footprint of the railway industry, by relying on local and responsible sourcing.