Pioneers Talk #7: Crafted Scrap To Reduce CO₂ and Produce Quality Steel

Heiner Guschall

Heiner Guschall is the CEO and founder of SICON Germany and is responsible for everything from sales to research and development, and holds numerous patented processes. SICON focuses on developing and implementing customized solutions for the processing and cleaning of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, as well as the resulting residual materials and supplies, individual machines, and complete and customized plants. With EcoScan® Online and LaserSort, SICON has introduced groundbreaking innovations for scrap processing and metal separation.

Andreas Melcher

With over 30 years of professional experience in electrics and automation in metallurgical plant construction, Andreas Melcher is part of product lifecycle management for scrap yard automation at Primetals Technologies. His collective experience in plant automation includes hardware and software engineering, commissioning, technical assistance, project management, sales, business development, and leadership in iron and steelmaking and continuous casting.

Dr. Christoph Stangl

Christoph Stangl has more than 25 years of international experience in marketing, sales, consulting, manufacturing, and information technology. At Primetals Technologies, he acts as moderator, conceiver, and creator of remarkable content. Christoph focuses on the needs, pains, gains, and solutions of steel producers to improve the automation, optimization, and digitalization of their steel plants.