Železiarne Podbrezová (ŽP a.s.), a joint-stock company, places significant emphasis on quality, ensuring regular audits within the organization. An audit is a systematic, independent, and documented process for obtaining and evaluating objective evidence. The goal is to determine the extent to which the audit criteria are met. At ŽP a.s., both internal and external audits…
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Vladimír Soták Jr.: Our advantage is the above-standard range of production
We have concluded the first quarter of 2024. How did our joint-stock company fare in terms of business performance? – The first quarter of this year mirrored the market trends observed at the end of last year. In the realm of steel billets sales, the market remains stagnant with no signs of improvement. This is…
The TUBE 2024 fair in Düsseldorf was a real success
The significant international fair TUBE 2024 took place in Düsseldorf in April this year, where the joint-stock company Železiarne Podbrezová was also represented. A total of 1,200 exhibitors participated in the event, demonstrating over five trade fair days on an exhibition area of approximately 52,000 square meters that the tube industry and its suppliers are…
The seamless tube rolling mill is 45 years old
This year we commemorate the 45th anniversary of the ceremonial opening of the tube rolling mill in Podbrezová. In almost half a century, the mill has undergone several upgrades not only improve operations but also the wider production range in terms of tube dimensions. If we were to delve deeper into history, we would discover…
Precision cold drawn welded steel tubes play a key role in various industries
The path of welded precision tubes begins with welding of steel strips. In the 1960s, high-frequency welding emerged as an alternative to the low-frequency electric resistance welding process. Since then, this welding technology continuously gained the market and offers a number of advantages. High frequency welding (often abbreviated HF) is a manufacturing process in which…
The sources of metal scrap are nowadays dried up more quickly
ŽP EKO QELET a.s., as a member of ŽP Group, is ranked among the strongest Slovak companies which are engaged in a collection, purchase and processing of steel scrap and non-ferrous metals. The company is a key supplier of steel scrap for its parent company Železiarne Podbrezová a.s., that manufactures steel by means of steel…
Our foundations have been helping throughout the whole year
Foundations are integral part of the joint stock company Železiarne Podbrezová. A number of funds is annually provided by means of the foundations to help and support individuals or various groups. The foundations obtain the finance from two sources : 2% of income tax, donations of natural persons or corporate entities. In 2023 the Železiarne…
Despite all the problems, we ended the year with a positive economic result
Compared to the previous year, 2023 was a challenging year for us. In the first half of the year we had enough orders, which is also reflected by our economic result. The second half of the year was more difficult for us. We tested how to work more efficiently in the steel mill or seamless…
