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Kanthal divests its semiconductor capital equipment business

On October 7, heating technology company Kanthal announced the agreement to divest its semiconductor capital equipment business to Yield Engineering Systems, Inc. (YES), headquartered in Fremont, CA, USA. The divestment closed on October 6, 2021, for an undisclosed amount and is in line with

Supporting the growing demand for electric heating elements

SUPPORTING THE GROWING DEMAND FOR ELECTRIC HEATING ELEMENTS Demand for heating elements is on the rise as more and more steel producers realize the benefits of electric heating. Kanthal has the expertise and product range to meet the needs of today as well as the demands of tomorrow. With the

Green steel is the future but change needs to start now

With regulatory support and increased availability of clean energy, the transition to carbon-neutral steel production can be sped up.

Kanthal celebrates how electric heating technology has shaped modern life

Where would the world be today without electric heating technology? To celebrate its 90-year anniversary, Swedish heating technology provider Kanthal has produced a documentary short film that puts the spotlight on how electric resistance materials and heating solutions have helped shape modern

Electric heating – the impact on modern society

Modern society relies on electric heating technology, in everything from industrial processes to household appliances. Since 1931, when Kanthal was founded, our products and solutions have made a difference to people, to society and to the world.

Kanthal supports HYBRIT in quest to develop world’s first fossil free sponge iron

A strategic partnership between Kanthal and HYBRIT aims to develop an electric gas heating solution for the fossil-free hydrogen used to reduce iron ore in the HYBRIT process. HYBRIT (Hydrogen Breakthrough Ironmaking Technology) is a cooperation between the steel company SSAB, mining company

Kanthal launches second generation flow heater control system

Driven by customer demand, heating technology company Kanthal is set to launch the second generation of its flow heater control system. The new control system was developed to assist customers to run the flow heater more safely and efficiently. “Our customers asked for better operational safety

Kanthal announces price increase

Heating technology provider Kanthal announces that it has notified customers globally of a price increase, effective June 7, 2021. The increase is a result of higher costs related to raw material, logistics and personnel and will vary by products and regions in the range of 4% to 10%.

Heating technology provider: It’s time to electrify the steel industry

A new campaign launched by Kanthal is focusing on the future of heating technology in the steel industry. The future is electric, the company says, and the shift from fossil fuels enables steel producers to achieve precise temperature control while significantly reducing CO2 emissions and

How electric heating transformed Ovako’s heat treatment furnaces

Steel company Ovako converted to electric heating to reduce its carbon footprint, but ended up improving its energy efficiency, productivity and work environment as well.