5th SIJ PARTNERS SUMMIT - WHEN TRUSTED PARTNERS MEET
SIJ Group had organized 5th SIJ Partners Summit. 106 key business partners from as many as 24 countries from all over the world attended the working meeting and social gathering. Read more
THE MINDS OF STEEL OF YOUNG VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS AWAKENED ON THE TRAINING WITH PETRA MAJDIČ
Members of the Fužinar Volleyball Club substituted jumping, blocking, serving, attacking and outplaying an opponent by developing completely different sports skills. Instead of their coach Mitja Jež, they were taken through the ga... Read more
UNVEILING THE LATEST STEEL OUTDOOR GYM THIS YEAR AND ANNOUNCING 9 MORE
As part of the cooperation between the SIJ Group and the Olympic Committee of Slovenia – Association of Sports Federations (NOC SLO), and supported by the local community, we unveiled the last outdoor gym this year, in Ptuj. Also,... Read more
SILVER NATIONAL AWARD FOR INNOVATIVE SIHARD S671 – DURAWEAR STEEL
SIJ Group again at the forefront with a silver national reward for the advanced SIHARD S671 – DURAWEAR cold-work tool steel, which is a global innovation. Read more
150 YEARS OF INDUSTRIAL STEEL PRODUCTION IN SLOVENIA
The industrial production of steel in what is now Slovenia began with the merging of ironworks 150 years ago, and today it is a key economic activity in the Republic of Slovenia. This important milestone in steel production Read more
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP DAY - 300 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER WORK
Colleagues of the SIJ Group rolled up their sleeves in their local environments in Jesenice, Ravne na Koroškem, and Ljubljana, as part of the second Community Partnership Day under the slogan “Bonds of steel between us”. Read more
PETRA MAJDIČ AWAKENS THE MINDS OF STEEL OF THE SWIMMERS OF THE FUŽINAR SWIMMING CLUB
The legendary sportswoman Petra Majdič brought some flare to the traditional annual picnic organised by the Fužinar swimming club for the swimmers and their parents. With a motivational workshop, made possible by the SIJ Group tog... Read more
KEY SLOVENIAN METALLURGICAL COMPANIES MEET THE STATE SECRETARY
Representatives of key Slovenian metallurgical companies, and research and educational institutions, connected within the Strategic Council for Metallurgy, presented mag. Vojmir Urlep, a State Secretary Read more
BUSINESS RESULTS FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2019
Ljubljana, Friday, 6 September 2019 – The publication of the unaudited business results of the SIJ Group for the first half of 2019 Read more
SIJ METAL RAVNE’S PARTNER FOR ITS DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IS PSI METALS
Together with PSI, SIJ Metal Ravne is starting a project directed to the legacy manufacturing systems replacement and creating a new digital manufacturing environment. Read more
YOUNG FOOTBALL PLAYERS AWAKENED THEIR MINDS OF STEEL ON THE FIRST PRACTICE WITH PETRA MAJDIČ
At the first session of the Minds of Steel Football Camp, organised by the football clubs Fužinar and Peca within the project Minds of Steel by SIJ Group, the young football players steeled themselves with the help of Petra Majdič Read more
DECREASING ACCIDENTS AT WORK WITH UPGRADED APPLICATION MINUTE FOR SAFETY
SIJ Group’s electronic application Minute for Safety received a bronze award for the best innovation by the Central Slovenia Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia. The application enables SIJ Group’s employees to c... Read more
PETRA MAJDIČ INSPIRED MINDS OF STEEL IN YOUNG RAVNE LOCALS
Petra Majdič, ambassador of the project Mind of Steel, brightened the day of 25 student athletes of the Ravne Grammar School. With a motivational workshop, interesting group challenges, and her own story and personality, she encou... Read more
6th SIJ DAY – RECORD ATTENDANCE, GREAT ATMOSPHERE
Yesterday, the sports park in Jesenice was overflown by a record of 4500 SIJ Group employees with families. They mingled at the 6th SIJ Day and with amazing atmosphere once again proved that this is the most important sporting and... Read more
Grand opening of the SIJ Group’s street workout park in Krško
SIJ Group in cooperation with the Olympic Committee of Slovenia officially opened the steel street workout park next to the Matija Gubec Stadium in Krško in the company of the Olympic medallist Primož Kozmus. Read more
PETRA MAJDIČ REVIVED A MIND OF STEEL IN YOUNG JESENICE LOCALS
Petra Majdič, ambassador of the project Mind of Steel, brightened up the day of over 80 student athletes of the Jesenice Grammar School. Using a motivational workshop, interesting group challenges, and her own story and personalit... Read more
SIJ GROUP AND EBRD ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUTURE PRIVATISATION ACTIVITIES
SIJ Group and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have discussed their current and future cooperation.Today, the annual meeting of EBRD and SIJ Group Read more
GOLD INNOVATION BY THE SIJ GROUP CANDIDATES FOR THE BEST SLOVENIAN INNOVATION
The SIJ Group won five awards at the competition for best innovation by the Gorenjska and Koroška Regional Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia. Read more
GRAND OPENING OF THE SIJ GROUP’S STREET WORKOUT PARK IN MOZIRJE
Sports in general play a very important role in the development of professional sports. Therefore besides supporting professional sports, SIJ Group provides communities across Slovenia with street workout parks of their own produc... Read more
200 VISITORS EXCITED ABOUT MODERN STEEL PRODUCTION
The previous weekend, SIJ Acroni opened its doors wide to more than 200 visitors. The visitors were excited to see steel production, now a highly technologically advanced process Read more
Premiere of the promotion video for the brand name SITHERM.
Video represent premium-grade high-temperature and hot-work steels and special attention is dedicated to our own developed brands SITHERM S361R, SIRTHERM S360R and SITHERM S350R. Read more
Scholarship recipients of SIJ Acroni bring victory to the “Steelmakers”
The company SIJ Acroni of the SIJ Group is closely associated with hockey in Jesenice – their will of steel has been connecting them with the “Steelmakers” for a venerable 70 years, which is why they decided to organise this year’... Read more
THE LEADING GLOBAL STEEL PRODUCERS AND THE SIJ GROUP CONFIRM THEIR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
71 global steel producers, including the SIJ Group, signed the World Steel Association’s Sustainable Development Charter, thereby confirming Read more
CEREMONY MARKING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOCKEY AT JESENICE
The SIJ Group and HDD SIJ Acroni Jesenice celebrated the 70th anniversary of hockey in Jesenice, at the Gornjesavski muzej Jesenice museum. Read more
6th OUTDOOR GYM DONATED BY SIJ GROUP
The SIJ Group, the Olympic Committee of Slovenia and the municipality Nova Gorica unveiled the Panovec sports ground donated by SIJ Group. Read more
BUSINESS RESULT OF THE SIJ GROUP FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2018
According to unaudited business results of the SIJ Group for the first half of 2018, the Metallurgy and Poultry Division (Perutnina Ptuj Group) have generated EUR 557.8 million sales revenues, resulting in 9 percent growth compare... Read more
THREE SIJ GROUP’S INNOVATIONS AWARDED AT NATIONAL LEVEL
IJ Group was awarded three silver awards at the Innovation Day 2018, organized for the 16th consecutive year by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia (GZS), and solidified its long-standing top position among the most i... Read more
NOC – SIJ CONTRACT SIGNING AND UNVEILING OUTDOOR FITNESS
SIJ Group and NOC Slovenia prolonged contract all the way to the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games. On that occassion the outdoor training area was opened and new project MADE OF STEEL introduced. Read more
SIJ ACRONI WILL OPTIMISE ITS PRODUCTION USING QUINTIQ'S SOLUTION
SIJ Acroni will optimise its production using Quintiq's solution. A new information-intensive planning platform will allow for integrated production planning and optimum management of the entire supply chain. For SIJ Acroni, this ... Read more
154 VOLUNTEERS JOINED THE 1ST DAY OF COOPERATION WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY OF SIJ GROUP
This Wednesday, SIJ Group co-workers joined under the slogan “Steel bonds between us” and became volunteers for the 1st Day of cooperation with the local community. With various activities they brightened the day of the people in ... Read more
SIJ ACRONI TOOK OVER OPERATIONS AND EQUIPEMENT FOR PROCESSING SLAG HARSCO MINERALI
SIJ Acroni from the SIJ Group has taken over the operations and equipment for processing slag from Harsco Minerali, with whom it had closely collaborated. The purpose of the take-over is to solidify SIJ Group's operations accordin... Read more
5TH SIJ DAY – RECORD TURNOUT, INCREDIBLE ATMOSPHERE
As many as 3500 smiling SIJ Group co-workers and their families enjoyed the varied programme of the 5th Sij Day. We gave our thanks to the best co-workers and best inventors in SIJ Group, who lead by example and create new solutio... Read more
SIJ ACRONI TO BE HEADED BY BRANKO ŽERDONER
On 15 June 2018, the Management Board of the SIJ Group appointed Branko Žerdoner, MSc, a manager with over 35 years of experience in running large companies, the Managing Director of SIJ Acroni. Read more
SIJ ACRONI REVIVES GRAND TRADITION OF SMALL PELTON WHEEL
A grand unveiling at SIJ Acroni saw the presentation of a refurbished small Pelton wheel. Read more
THREE GOLDEN INNOVATIONS BY THE SIJ GROUP IN THE RUNNING FOR THE BEST SLOVENIAN INNOVATION
The SIJ Group received five recognition awards in the best innovations competition organized by the Regional Chambers of Commerce of Gorenjska and Koroška. Read more
SIJ Acroni officially launches a new, EUR 30 million AOD furnace
At today’s grand opening, SIJ Acroni ceremoniously started up its new, EUR 30 million investment – the AOD (Argon Oxygen Decarburation) furnace – which plays a vital role in pursuing the steel production strategy of the SIJ Group ... Read more
SIJ Group is proud to be a lead sponzor of 16th International Stainless & Special Steel Summit
These days Ljubljana is a epicenter of the global special steel industry. Read more
4th Metallurgic day
4th Metallurgists’ Day - Together we work and celebrate Read more
Innovations from the SIJ Group compete for the title of the best innovation in Slovenia
The SIJ Group received four awards at the tenders organised by the regional branches of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia (GZS) in Carinthia and Upper Carniola – SIJ Acroni received a gold award, while SIJ Metal Rav... Read more
An EUR 30 Million Investment Increases the Production Capacities at SIJ Acroni
The SIJ Group's most important strategic investment of the year was started up at SIJ Acroni today: an AOD furnace costing EUR 30 million. Read more
17th International Industry Fair in Celje
Today is the last day of the 17th International Industry Fair in Celje, which is a joint name for the fairs Forma Tool, Plagkem & Welding and Cutting. Read more
SLAVKO KANALEC IS THE NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR OF SIJ ACRONI
The Management Board of the SIJ Group named Slavko Kanalec as the Managing Director of the company SIJ Acroni, who already lead the company between 2007-2014 and is very familiar with it. Read more
Press release
SIJ Acroni and SIJ Metal Ravne closed a new EUR 240 million syndicated loan for SIJ Acroni and SIJ Metal Ravne paving the way for future sustainable development Read more
It has been 30 years since the start-up of Steel Plant 2, the key Jesenice investment
On Monday, March 13 2017, it was exactly 30 years since the Jesenice company SIJ Acroni started up the new Steel Plant 2 and cast the first batch of steel. Read more
SIJ Acroni wins the Finance Gold Environmental Award
SIJ Acroni wins the Finance Gold Environmental Award and becomes the second SIJ Group this year to receive recognition for environmental innovation Read more
SIJ Group at Metal Expo 2016 fair in Moscow
Between 08.11.2016 and 11.11.2016 SIJ Group is exhibiting at Metal Expo 2016 fair in Moscow, Russia. Read more
SIJ Acroni opens a new line worth EUR 32 million for the heat treatment of quarto plates
At today's ceremony, SIJ Acroni presented an investment worth EUR 32 million for a new HTL (Heat Treatment Line), for the heat treatment of quarto plates. With a new, modern line that combines three processes for the treatment of ... Read more
Ljubljana/Brdo pri Kranju, Wedensday, 21 September 2016 – The SIJ Group continues to firmly remain at the edge of Slovenian innovation as the recipient of a gold award
The SIJ Group, with its innovative projects was once again recognized, and remains firmly at the peak of Slovenian innovation; the SIJ Acroni/Research center Jesenice (RCJ) gold award recipient for non-acidic cleaning of hot and c... Read more
Press Release: Anton Chernykh, President of the Board of Directors of SIJ, was one of the key speakers on the first day of the 15th International Stainless & Special Steel Summit in Lisbon
Anton Chernykh, President of the Board of Directors of SIJ, was one of the key speakers on the first day of the 15th International Stainless & Special Steel Summit in Lisbon. Next year, the SIJ Group will bring the global steel su... Read more
SIJ Metal Ravne, a member of the SIJ Group, has concluded a contract with Ebner for the purchase of a new continuous furnace for the profile rolling mill
SIJ Metal Ravne, a member of the SIJ Group, has concluded a contract with the Austrian company Ebner for the purchase of a new combined continuous furnace for heat treatment in a protective atmosphere and for the overhaul of the e... Read more
3RD METALLURGIST DAY
Nearly 3000 employees of SIJ Group and their close family members on Sunday, 17. 7. 2016, attended the 3rd Metallurgist Day. Read more
Three SIJ Group Innovations in the Running for Slovenia's Best Innovation
In the call for the best innovations, published by the Gorenjska and Koroška Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the SIJ Group has received a total of six awards – five gold and one silver. Read more
STEEL TRAINING GROUNDS FOR A “BODY OF STEEL”
SIJ Group is sponsor of a Steel Training Grounds Read more
SIJ Donates Funds for a New Walking Practice Device for Children in URI Soča Rehabilitation Programs
URI Soča and the SIJ Group continue their long-term cooperation with a new donation of EUR 45,000 Read more
SIJ Group will be exhibiting at Wire 2016 fair
From April 4 till 8, 2016, SIJ Group and its company Acroni, Metal Ravne, Elektrode in SUZ will be exhibiting at Wire 2016 fair in Düsseldorf Read more
Only few days left to stainless Steel World Exhibition
It is an honour for us to have a privilege to invite you at Stainless Steel World Exhibition. Read more
Metal Expo 2015 fair is opened and under way
We had a sucessfull first day, meeting with our valued partners and potential customers. Read more
Innovative Technology for Reduced Treatment Costs
Acroni has implemented a cleaning procedure for the surface of hot-rolled steel strips, which has never been used before. Read more
SIJ Group's companies exhibiting at Metal Expo exhibition in Moscow
SIJ Group's companies will be exhibiting during 10th and 13th of November 2015 at Metal Expo exhibition in Moscow. Read more
WE HAVE PRODUCED OUR FIRST HEAT OF A825 NICKEL ALLOY
We are proud to announce, that we have produced our first heat of A825 nickel alloy (W.Nr. 2.4858) Read more
Acroni in Coiltech Pordenone Exhibition
Acroni will be participating Coiltech Pordenone2015, the fastest growing international exhibition for the Coil&Winding industry. Read more
INVITATION TO Euromold 2015 v Düsseldorfu.
We have the pleasure of inviting you to our Stand No. 15-D41 at the EUROMOLD 2015 in Düsseldorf. Read more
Invitation to the Stainless Steel World Exhibition
Invitation to the Stainless Steel World Exhibition 2015, Maastricht, 17th – 19th November 2015 Read more
Visit us at METEC 2015
SIJ Slovenian Steel Group will be exhibiting at Metec 2015 fair in Dusseldorf, Germany, between 15th and 20th June 2015. Read more
MADE IN STEEL 2015
MADE IN STEEL – one of the main event for the steel industry in southern Europe Read more
STAINLESS 2015 - THE INTERNATIONAL STAINLESS STEEL EXHIBITION
On May 5 and 6, 2015, Acroni will exhibit at Stainless 2015 Read more
SIJ Group Employees Gathered on International Metallurgists' Day
On Sunday 20 July 2014 more than 1000 SIJ Group employees and their family members gathered on Ravne na Koroškem to celebrate International Metallurgists' Day. Read more
Acroni has new representative in the Russian market
From April 10, 2015 company "Globus-Stal" is the exclusive representative of “Acroni” Read more
Press Release
The Management Board of the SIJ Group has named Branko Polanc as the Managing Director of SIJ Acroni. He will take up the position today. The interim Managing Director, Slavko Kanalec, is returning to SIJ d.d. Changes also occured... Read more