During the visit of Dr. Carsten Linnemann, member of the German Bundestag and deputy federal chairman of the CDU, Kai Seppeler emphasized that not only the availability of natural gas is decisive for production, but also energy prices ultimately determine whether companies can offer their services competitively. Thomas Weise pointed out that the company is also considering energy sources other than natural gas. But these must be available and economically viable. Hot-dip galvanized steel is an enabler of energy transformation. If it is not available in sufficient quantities, various supply chains in industry break down.
In the exchange, Dr. Linnemann gained insight into the fields of application in which hot-dip galvanized steel is used and why it is a sustainable material. Kai Seppeler, shareholder and chairman of the supervisory board at Seppeler Holding und Verwaltungs GmbH & Co. KG, pointed out that his company fully supports the sanctions against Russia and the primacy of politics. However, he said, politics must do everything to ensure that natural gas or alternatives continue to be available at competitive prices.