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BSH selects Aperam infinite™ near-zero carbon stainless steel
BSH chose Aperam infinite™ near-zero carbon premium stainless steel for use in its dishwasher manufacturing .
“ It is important for us to offer consumers more sustainable solutions ,” says Lars Schubert , Chief Operating Officer – BSH Home Appliances Group . “ With our broad product portfolio of energy-efficient and watersaving home appliances , circular business models and more and more products with more sustainable and environmentally friendly materials , we offer a solution for every situation in life – also thanks to strong partners like Aperam .”
In choosing Aperam infinite™ , which has up to 47 % lower carbon footprint than our standard grades , BSH is able to further advance its sustainability journey .
“ Our near-zero CO2 products were designed with the customer in mind , and we are thrilled to have BSH as a partner to use and promote this new product line ,” said Aperam CEO Tim Di Maulo . “ We look forward to demonstrating how these low-emission products enable companies like BSH to reduce their carbon footprints , sustainably make products for their own customers , and become an important link in the responsible value chain .”
Aperam is particularly proud of the fact that BSH was involved in the Aperam infinite™ project from the very beginning – participating in the discussions and working to develop this unique product line capable of allowing end users to achieve a significant reduction in their carbon footprint .
“ Day-by-day and in collaboration with our partners and customers ,
we are building a robust circular system – one that encompasses the entire stainless steel value chain – with the aim of closing the loop as much as we can ,” added Di Maulo .
Designed for today – and the future
Aperam infinite™ is designed for today and the future . While it currently includes a number of grades , including 304 for austenitic and multiple ferritic grades , the company plans to gradually expand the product range and ramp up production volumes .
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