Aperam Enters a Contract With Metalshub for Digital Source-to-Contract Solution

Aperam, a prominent player in the stainless steel industry, has taken a significant step towards innovation and transparency in its operations. By partnering with Metalshub, the steelmaker aims to enhance their competitive edge and drive their procurement processes into the digital age. Metalshub’s software solution provides a cloud-based source-to-contract functionality for all types of raw materials, including base metals, scrap and ferroalloys, enabling Aperam to access a global network of suppliers and obtain real-time market insights.

Aperam will seamlessly integrate Metalshub’s specialised solution into its IT and ERP landscape. This collaboration marks a significant step towards enhancing the efficiency, transparency, and compliance of Aperam’s raw material sourcing processes.

“Raw Material Procurement is one of the main drivers of profitability for a stainless steel mill. To do it well requires an industry-specific, digital approach,” said Dr. Sebastian Kreft, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Metalshub. “In embracing Metalshub’s procurement solution, innovative companies like Aperam can manage the raw material buying process while minimising their risk, identifying new sources of savings and building a healthy, sustainable supply chain – all in one place.”

Dr. Frank Ehrenberg, Managing Director at Aperam Sourcing comments on the partnership: “The partnership makes me convinced that the future of raw material procurement will be with more digital intelligence. It marks a significant milestone for Aperam’s journey toward digital transformation and compliant practices.”

The contract between Metalshub and Aperam marks a significant milestone in the stainless steel industry’s journey toward digital transformation and compliant practices. Both companies are excited about the potential for innovation and the positive impact this partnership will have on their operations and the industry.

Aperam is a global player in stainless, electrical and specialty steel and recycling, with customers in over 40 countries. Starting from 1 January 2022, the business is organised in four primary reportable segments: Stainless & Electrical Steel, Services & Solutions, Alloys & Specialties and Recycling & Renewables.

Aperam has a flat Stainless and Electrical steel capacity of 2.5 million tonnes in Brazil and Europe and is a leader in high-value speciality products. In addition to its industrial network, spread over six production facilities in Brazil, Belgium and France, Aperam has a highly integrated distribution, processing and services network and a unique capability to produce low carbon footprint stainless and special steels from biomass, stainless steed as l scrap and high performance alloys scrap. With Bioenergia and its unique capability to produce charcoal made from its own FSC®-certified forestry and with our Recycling activities (expanded with our acquisition of ELG in 2021), a global leader in collecting, trading, processing and recycling of stainless steel scrap and high-performance alloys, Aperam’s places sustainability at the heart of its business, helping customers worldwide to excel in the circular economy. Thanks to BioEnergia forestry sequestration, Aperam’s Brazilian operations presented a certified net negative GHG balance (scope 1+2) in 2022.  In 2022, Aperam had sales of EUR 8,156 million and shipments of 2.31 million tonnes.

Investor Relations / Thorsten Zimmermann / +352 661 570 250 / thorsten.zimmermann@aperam.com

Company Secretary / Julia Eisenmann / +352 661 527 279 / julia.eisenmann@aperam.com

Corporate Communications / Raquel Faria / +352 661 128 989 / raquel.faria@aperam.com

Metalshub is a leading software provider for the metals & mining industry, unlocking supply chain value. By leveraging advanced technology and market expertise, Metalshub provides software solutions for buyers and sellers to connect, negotiate, and close transactions. With its innovative solutions, Metalshub empowers businesses to optimise supply chains, make informed decisions, and drive growth in the digital era.

Claus Schmidt / Head of Marketing / Claus.Schmidt@metals-hub.com

Kateryna Vorobiova / Senior Marketing Manager / Kateryna.Vorobiova@metals-hub.com