At EuroBLECH 2026 in Hanover, Akyapak showcased its E-NG (Electric New Generation) 4-roll plate rolling machine, featuring XCarb® recycled and renewably produced heavy plates supplied by ArcelorMittal through ArcelorMittal RZK Çelik Servis Merkezi.
From left to right: Denis Parein, Commercial Head of Heavy Plates at ArcelorMittal Europe, and Yavuz Akyapak, International Sales Group Manager at Akyapak, at EuroBLECH 2026 alongside the E-NG machine built with XCarb® recycled and renewably produced heavy plates.
Designed for small-scale plate bending applications and capable of processing plates up to two metres wide, the machine combines innovative equipment design with low carbon-emissions steel solutions. The machine's main body and side supports were manufactured using XCarb® recycled and renewably produced heavy plates in grade S355J2+N, supplied by ArcelorMittal through its joint venture, ArcelorMittal RZK Çelik Servis Merkezi.
Developed by Turkish metal-forming machine manufacturer Akyapak, the E-NG model is part of the company's next generation of fully electric machines. Built with 100% electric components and requiring no hydraulic systems, the machine has been designed to help improve energy efficiency and support low carbon-emissions manufacturing operations.
The project demonstrates how collaboration across the value chain, from steel production and distribution to machine manufacturing, can help bring more sustainable solutions to industrial equipment manufacturing. By combining advanced machine engineering with low carbon-emissions steel, Akyapak has created a machine that showcases the potential of reducing emissions not only in industrial processes, but also in the equipment used to support them.
The prototype was on display throughout EuroBLECH 2026, providing visitors with an opportunity to see first-hand how innovation in both steelmaking and machine design can contribute to the transition towards more sustainable manufacturing.
Akyapak is a global machinery manufacturer that connects technology and engineering through comprehensive machinery and software solutions for metal forming and fabrication. Its innovative products and services, backed by an extensive global dealer network, deliver exceptional value, helping customers succeed and empowering industries to contribute to a better and more sustainable future.
Established in 1962, Akyapak has earned the trust of leading global brands for more than six decades. Today, its machines are preferred in the facilities of renowned organizations such as Mitsubishi, Mercedes-Benz, Harley-Davidson, Rolls-Royce, and NASA.
Operating in more than 120 countries worldwide, Akyapak delivers advanced machinery solutions across North America, Asia, Europe, Australia, and beyond. Its extensive product portfolio includes metal forming, structural steel and plate processing, machine tools, and welding automation solutions.
More information: www.akyapak.com
Initially established in 1983, ArcelorMittal RZK Çelik Servis Merkezi became a 50/50 joint venture between ArcelorMittal and RZK Çelik in 2015. The company operates a state-of-the-art steel service centre serving customers across Türkiye, Europe and the surrounding region. It also has two major steel service centres, one near Istanbul with the other on the southern coast of Turkey.
More information: www.rzkcelik.com
Commercial Head Heavy Plates at ArcelorMittal Europe, commented:
“Heavy plates already play a key role in sectors such as wind energy, shipbuilding and construction. Through the combined expertise of ArcelorMittal, ArcelorMittal RZK Çelik Servis Merkezi and Akyapak, we are showing how XCarb® recycled and renewably produced heavy plates can also support innovation in industrial equipment manufacturing while meeting the performance requirements of modern machinery.”
International Sales Group Manager at Akyapak, added:
“The E-NG is a tangible reflection of Akyapak’s vision for the future of machine technologies and our commitment to innovative engineering. With its fully electric design and hydraulic-free operation, the E-NG combines high performance with energy efficiency, representing our ambition to deliver next-generation solutions for industrial manufacturing.
We extend this innovative approach beyond the operating principles of our machines to the materials we use in their production. By incorporating XCarb® low carbon-emissions steel plates into the main body of the E-NG, in collaboration with ArcelorMittal and ArcelorMittal RZK Çelik Servis Merkezi, we have taken another significant step towards realising our sustainability vision.
At Akyapak, our goal is to continue combining our advanced engineering capabilities with sustainable technologies to provide our customers with more efficient, innovative, and high-performance manufacturing solutions.”
Deputy CEO of ArcelorMittal RZK Çelik Servis Merkezi, commented:
“At ArcelorMittal RZK Çelik Servis Merkezi, we see growing interest from customers looking to combine high-performance steel with their sustainability ambitions. We are proud to support the development of XCarb® recycled and renewably produced heavy plates and to help bring solutions such as this project with Akyapak to market. It is a great example of how collaboration across the value chain can contribute to the adoption of low carbon-emissions steel solutions.”
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