As vehicle manufacturers increasingly seek sustainable components, especially in the electric car sector, there is a growing need to reduce carbon emissions from materials. Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Kalmar AB, a leader in sound-damping shims, aims to offer brake shims with a substantially lower carbon footprint. Their new partnership with SSAB, a pioneer in fossil-free steel production, is a key step toward achieving this goal. With SSAB’s innovative steel, Trelleborg plans to advance its market leadership by integrating more eco-friendly materials into its products, meeting the growing demand for sustainable automotive solutions.
SSAB has introduced two groundbreaking steel variants: SSAB ZeroTM and SSAB Fossil-freeTM. SSAB ZeroTM, available since 2023, is made from recycled steel and produced using fossil-free energy sources, while SSAB Fossil-freeTM is created using HYBRIT® technology, which replaces traditional carbon-intensive methods with hydrogen-powered processes, leaving water as a byproduct instead of carbon dioxide. This partnership will allow Trelleborg to further its mission of reducing noise and vibration in cars while aligning with broader efforts to create a sustainable, low-emission automotive industry.
