From forge to field: how traceability protects high-stakes projects
Why offshore wind demands the toughest forgings on earth by By Pro Steel Supply December 9, 2025 “Show me the heat number.” The inspector’s voice was calm but firm. He held up the flange. 3 meters diameter. Duplex stainless. Ready for installation on a North Sea platform. “It’s on the paperwork,” the project manager replied. […]
Inside a forging failure: what went wrong and how to prevent it
Green steel and the future of sustainable forging by By Pro Steel Supply December 9, 2025 “The ring cracked during installation. We need to know why.” The call came at 6 AM. A 4-meter duplex ring. €65,000. Cracked while being lifted into position on an offshore platform. The installation vessel was on standby at €900,000 […]
Why offshore wind demands the toughest forgings on earth
Green steel and the future of sustainable forging by By Pro Steel Supply December 9, 2025 “This flange cracked after six months. It was supposed to last 25 years.” The project engineer held up the inspection report. A 2-meter duplex flange. €45,000. Failed on an offshore wind platform 80 kilometers from shore. The cause? Not […]
Green steel and the future of sustainable forging
Green steel and the future of sustainable forging by By Pro Steel Supply December 9, 2025 “Can you supply carbon-neutral forgings?” Three years ago, this question never came up. Today, we hear it weekly. The steel industry produces 7% of global CO2 emissions. Forging adds another layer of energy consumption. Clients who ignored carbon footprint […]
The race for ever-larger forgings: inside the 15+ MW wind turbine revolution
Green steel and the future of sustainable forging by By Pro Steel Supply December 9, 2025 “We need a ring. Eight and a half meters diameter. Duplex steel. NORSOK certified. Can you make it?” Five years ago, the answer was maybe. Three forges in the world had equipment large enough. Lead time was 12 months. […]
How ProSteel combines european expertise with global reach
When certifications rule: Navigating class societies in forging projects by By Pro Steel Supply December 9, 2025 “Can you source this in Europe? We need NORSOK certification.” “Yes. Lead time is 22 weeks and the price is €85,000.” “What if we’re flexible on origin?” “Then we have options. Let me show you what’s possible.” This […]
Supply chain resilience in forging: lessons from offshore and energy projects
When certifications rule: Navigating class societies in forging projects by By Pro Steel Supply December 9, 2025 “We have a problem. Our forge in Germany just called. They’re booked solid for the next nine months.” The project manager’s voice was calm. Too calm. This was week three of a €40 million offshore installation project. The […]
When certifications rule: Navigating class societies in forging projects
When certifications rule: Navigating class societies in forging projects by By Pro Steel Supply December 9, 2025 “We need Lloyd’s to witness all testing. Non-negotiable.” The email from the project engineer was direct. The quote from the forge came back three days later. 40% higher than the standard price. Delivery pushed out by six weeks. […]
From drawing to delivery: The real timeline of a forged component
From drawing to delivery: The real timeline of a forged component by By Pro Steel Supply December 9, 2025 When an offshore project manager receives a quote stating “12-14 weeks delivery,” the response is often the same: “Can’t you make it faster?” The truth is, metal forging isn’t like ordering off-the-shelf parts. Every custom forging […]