After several years of losses, Salzgitter AG is reporting a return to profitability – a turnaround that, according to the company, is significantly attributable to a stake in another company. Relevant for the building materials industry: Salzgitter supplies reinforcing steel, welded wire mesh, and structural profiles according to DIN 488 and Eurocode 3, which are used in reinforced concrete and steel structures. The financial stabilization of the group could influence supply security and price calculation in the construction steel segment in the medium term, but details about the involved company and its value contribution were not disclosed. Planners should monitor this development, as Salzgitter is among the major suppliers of construction steel in Germany.