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Groundbreaking ceremony marks the future at the Unna site

Unna, 18 February 2026. With today's groundbreaking ceremony, VDM Metals is sending a clear signal for further growth at its Unna site. In the presence of Unna's mayor, Dirk Wigant, and the management of VDM Metals, Dr. Niclas Müller and Holger Arnold, the official starting shot was fired for the “ExtraMile” investment project. A state-of-the-art new production facility for metal powders is being built on an area of around 2,000 m².

21. October 2025

New ASME Code Case for VDM® Alloy 699 XA released

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has released a new Code Case for VDM® Alloy 699 XA (N06699), meaning the material is now officially approved for use in boiler and pressure vessels under metal dusting conditions at temperatures of up to 800 °C (1,472 °F). The new standard comes with the number 3111.

29. August 2025

VDM Metals once again achieves platinum status in EcoVadis sustainability rating

VDM Metals, the world's leading manufacturer of high-performance alloys, has been awarded the highest possible rating in this year's assessment by the renowned sustainability platform EcoVadis: platinum. After several consecutive years of gold ratings and a first-time platinum award last year, this is an extraordinary achievement that impressively underscores the consistent improvement in VDM Metals' sustainability performance.

11. April 2025

Dr Helena Alves receives award

During this year’s AMPP Conference (Association for Materials Protection and Performance), Dr Helena Alves, Head of Research and Development, was named the recipient of the Oladis Troconis de Rincón Field Applied Technology Award. The award ceremony took place on 9 April at the Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame. Dr Alves was recognised for her ‘commitment to excellence.’ The impact of her work is said to exemplify the highest standards in our industry.

13. December 2024

Successful audit of the compliance management system at VDM Metals

The compliance management system (CMS) at VDM Metals has been certified according to DIN ISO 37301.

21. November 2024

Acerinox completes the acquisition of Haynes International

The transaction strengthens Acerinox’s global position in high-performance alloys and in the high-growth U.S. market and aerospace sector

30. October 2024

VDM Metals receives EcoVadis Platinum status for the first time

In August 2024, we announced the result of the evaluation by EcoVadis: The result was – as in previous years – Gold. EcoVadis has now re-examined and re-evaluated the available information. The good news: VDM Metals was retroactively awarded platinum status for 2024.

21. August 2024

VDM Metals receives Gold status from EcoVadis

VDM Metals, the global market leader for nickel alloys and high-alloy special stainless steels, has once again been awarded Gold status by EcoVadis. The underlying score has been improved for the sixth time in a row.

22. April 2024

VDM Metals Enters Partnership with Metal 3D Printing Service Provider Rosswag Engineering

Through the partnership between VDM Metals and the German metal 3D printing service provider Rosswag Engineering, the innovative VDM® Powder 699 XA is set to be further established in the industrial sector.

1. March 2024

Tobias Coerschulte joins Management Board

Tobias Coerschulte joins the Management Board of VDM Metals, global market leader for nickel alloys and high-alloy special stainless steels, effectice 1 March 2024. Daniel Azpitarte, previously Managing Director with responsibility for the integration of VDM Metals into the Acerinox Group, had previously left the Management Board.