Since 1998, the Steel Institute VDEh, the German Steel Federation, and other organisations and institutes of the steel industry have operated under the umbrella of the Stahl-Zentrum. They consolidate their tasks as legally autonomous organisations within the Stahl-Zentrum with the aim of being able to more effectively represent the steel industry in politics, business and society. 
The Stahl-Zentrum

helps member organisations through targeted marketing in national and international competition,
represents their interests in German and European steel policy,
supports the further development of steel technology through the expansion of joint technical and scientific work,
promotes a better image for the material steel, and
informs the general public about current developments in the steel industry.

Find out more about "The Steel Industry in Germany" in a brochure.  

The headquarters of the Stahl-Zentrum are located in Düsseldorf. You will find a route description here. 

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Among others, the following organisations are currently located at the Stahl-Zentrum:

The Steel Institute VDEh
The Institute supports technical and scientific co-operation between engineers during the further development of steel technology and the material steel. The VDEh currently has about 9,000 members. ... more

The German Steel Federation (WV Stahl)
WV Stahl represents the political and economic interests of the German steel industry. It can look back on more than 125 years of activity. ... more

Betriebsforschungsinstitut / VDEh - The Institute for Applied Research (BFI)
The effective and economical solution of operational problems is the task of the BFI. It unites fundamental research with industrial application. ... more

The Steel Credit Security Office (Delkrederestelle Stahl)
This organisation registers outstanding debts resulting from the business activities of steel companies. These figures provide member companies with early information on any risk of insolvency among their customers. ... more

The Special Steel Association (Edelstahl-Vereinigung e. V.)
The Special Steel Association is a market organisation. It represents large and medium-sized producers of special steels. ... more

The Stainless Steel Information Office (ISER)
ISER supports the trend towards rust-free stainless steel with publications, trade fair participations, training events and other informational measures. ... more

The Max-Planck Institute for Iron and Steel Research (MPIE)
The MPIE researches the mechanical and chemical properties of steel and iron with the aim of developing new applications for them. ... more

PSI-BT AG
The PSI Business Technology for Industries AG is a joint venture between the Berlin-based software group PSI AG and the Steel Institute VDEh. It began operations on 1 January, 2000. ... more

The Steel Information Centre (S-I-Z)
With numerous publications and events, the S-I-Z provides market- and user-oriented information on the use and processing of steel. ... more

Research Association for Steel Application (Forschungsvereinigung Stahlanwendung e. V.)
This research association supports numerous projects aimed at optimising steel processing and developing new solutions for the use of steel. ... more

The Publishing House Stahleisen
Information with tradition: the Publishing House Stahleisen has everything on the subject of steel in its varied range, and is the world’s top publisher in this area. ... more

The Stahl-Zentrum also collaborates with the following organisations of the steel industry in Germany:

Steel Employers' Association (Arbeitgeberverband Stahl e. V.)
The Steel Employers’ Association represents 76 companies in the iron- and steel-producing industry with approximately 93,000 employees. Its main task is to conclude pay agreements with the responsible unions. ... more

The Stainless Steel Trade Association (Edelstahlhandels-Vereinigung, EHV)
The EHV supports German stainless steel warehouse operators. It prepares market analyses, provides information on raw materials markets, and organises seminars. ... more

The IZW Tin Plate Information Centre (Informations-Zentrum Weißblech e.V.)
The IZW is an information and communication service provider on all aspects of tin plate. ... more