The award was given for their highly sophisticated use of energy-absorbing high-strength steel to make trains safer for passengers and more economical for operators.
Eva Petursson, chair of the Swedish Steel Award jury and head of research and innovation at SSAB said "The Green Buffers system uses high-strength steel sections to dissipate the energy from a train collision in a controlled way. Next-generation connection technology is paving the way for sophisticated customised design solutions that will save lives and reduce costs," said Eva Petursson, head of research at SSAB."
The runners-up, DigJim from Norway, Gestamp from Spain, Levistor from Great Britain and ZOOZ from Israel, were also celebrated at an awards ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden, on 11 May.
Awarding steel innovations
The Swedish Steel Prize celebrates engineering, co-operation and steel innovations that lead to a better and more sustainable world. The winner will be awarded a certificate, a figurine by sculptor Jörg Jeschke and will receive extensive media coverage. In connection with the Swedish Steel Prize 2023, SSAB will donate SEK 100,000 to UNICEF to support its efforts to provide quality education and learning opportunities to children and young people worldwide.
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