Newsletter April 2025
With the year already well underway, we're glad to see that the last few months have been rich in new opportunities, innovative research and strengthened collaborations.
In this first newsletter of the year, we are pleased to share the latest updates, key achievements, and upcoming events at CRM Group. Stay tuned for what’s ahead!
Explore the Future of Metal Innovation with OCAS & CRM!
Join us on April 23rd at the Flanders Metals Day for an exclusive opportunity to discover how OCAS and CRM Group are shaping the future of sustainable and smart metal production.
📍 Location: Techlane Campus, Zwijnaarde (Ghent) 📅 Date: April 23, 2025
During this event, our teams will host live demonstrations, showcasing cutting-edge R&D capabilities in metal alloys and advanced manufacturing. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to support tailor-made solutions for the industry’s evolving needs.
Funding Opportunity: M-ERA.NET CALL 2025
The M-ERA.NET 2025 call for proposals is now open! This European initiative supports innovative research in materials science and engineering, with a strong focus on sustainability, digitalization, and energy-efficient technologies.
📅 Pre-proposal deadline: June 11, 2025 📅 Full proposal deadline: November 2025
This call is an excellent opportunity for companies, research centers, and universities to collaborate on cutting-edge materials R&D projects with international partners.
Would you like to discuss it? Please do not hesitate to contact our colleague Ahmed Rassili : ahmed.rassili@crmgroup.be
CRM Group awarded for its contribution to sustainable steel innovation
We are proud to announce that the XCarb® recycled and renewably produced project — supported by CRM Group since 2022 — has received the Performance Excellence Award 2024 in the “Business Process Optimization” category.
This recognition by ArcelorMittal highlights the key role played by our Industrial Solutions unit in the deployment and industrialisation of low-carbon steel products.
👏 Congratulations to Estelle Rix and David Wicky, our two colleagues whose dedication and expertise have been directly acknowledged through this award!
CRM Group Secures Funding for Four New RFCS Projects
At CRM Group, we are pleased to announce the approval of four new projects under the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS), reinforcing our expertise in industrial research and innovation. These projects—I-Rolls, DigitalRollTOP, RAVES, and Reselscale—are part of a broader strategy to advance digitalization, sustainability, and efficiency in the steel industry.
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We are excited to introduce the new CRM Group website!
We are pleased to announce that the new CRM Group website was launched at the beginning of February. This project, driven by the passion and dedication of our teams, has been designed to offer an improved user experience, a modern look, and a clear presentation of our expertise and innovative projects.
🎯 What’s New?
We designed our new website to be more fluid, more readable, and more modern. Our goal? To offer you a better experience in discovering our expertise, projects, and latest updates. See the transformation by yourself!
CRM Group is Looking for Test Sites for R&D Pile Driving Project!
Our Construction Unit is seeking test sites to conduct pile driving research. If you have or know of a suitable plot of land, we’d love to hear from you!
What we are looking for:
As part of the process, we will conduct soil characterization before the pile driving begins. The test campaign will involve transporting a tracked Pauselli machine and 3m-long piles, driving 24 piles (2m deep), and extracting them within 1 to 2 days. A financial compensation is offered for land rental.
Interested or know a suitable location? Get in touch with us!
Want to know more? Don't hesitate to contact us!