Swiss Steel Group is providing approximately 2,500 tons of its innovative Top12 reinforcing steel for the renovation of the West Pier on Heligoland.

This specialty steel, a high-alloy, stainless steel of material grade 1.4003 with a chromium content of more than 12%, offers corrosion resistance significantly higher than conventional options, making it ideal for the aggressive North Sea environment.

The 563-meter-long protective structure is the first project to comply with the German Federal Institute of Hydraulic Engineering (BAW)'s new standard for the "Construction and Maintenance of Massive Hydraulic Structures in Seawater Environments."

Production involves group-wide collaboration across sites in Germany and Switzerland, utilizing electric arc furnaces to minimize carbon emissions. By combining clinker-reduced concrete with this green reinforcing steel, the project aims for a 100-year service life while maintaining a low environmental footprint.