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30 years of CRM Group in Ghent: three decades of innovation and industrial impact

30 years of CRM Group in Ghent: three decades of innovation and industrial impact This November 13th 2025, CRM Group celebrated the 30th anniversary of its Ghent site, a big step marking three decades of industrial research, metallurgy expertise and sustained collaboration with partners across Europe. Since its launch in 1995, the Ghent platform has […]

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Discover our accelerated UV weathering tests for durability control

Chemistry, Digitalization, Energy shift, Services, Sustainable processes

Discover our accelerated UV weathering tests for durability control Understanding photo-degradation Sunlight exposure can lead to colour and gloss changes, significantly altering the appearance and performance of coatings, paints and other polymer-based materials.Depending on their composition, polymers are more or less sensitive to solar radiation, and long-term exposure can provoke surface modifications, paint peeling, or

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Spotlight on our partners: John Cockerill

Circular Economy, Defense, Digitalization, Energy shift, Hydrogen, Metal production and application, Services

Spotlight on our partners: John Cockerill Engineering, sovereignty and industrial innovation: an exemplary and committed trajectory A key player in the Walloon industrial landscape, John Cockerill has embodied for nearly 200 years the alliance between engineering, innovation, and regional anchoring. Present in 28 countries, the group today stands as a provider of integrated technological solutions

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Our 2024 Annual Report is now available!

Advanced Manufacturing, Aeronautics and aerospace, Circular Economy, Construction, Defense, Digitalization, Energy shift, Heavy industry, Material Characterisation, Metal production and application, Services

Our 2024 Annual Report is now available! We are proud to present the CRM Group’s 2024 Annual Report, a comprehensive overview of our key activities, achievements, and strategic developments over the past year. This edition highlights the breadth of our expertise and the impact of our work in areas such as decarbonisation, circular economy, advanced

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Driving Innovation from Within: Discover CRM Group’s Innovation Committee

Advanced Manufacturing, Circular Economy, Digitalization, Energy shift, Services, Sustainable processes

Driving Innovation from Within: Discover CRM Group’s Innovation Committee At CRM Group, innovation isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a structured, collaborative process embedded in our daily operations. In a constantly evolving industrial landscape, fostering creativity and turning ideas into impactful solutions is essential. That’s why we created the Innovation Committee, a dynamic initiative designed

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CRM Group Secures Funding for Four New RFCS Projects

Digitalization, Energy shift, Environment, Metal production and application, Sustainable processes, Uncategorized

CRM Group Secures Funding for Four New RFCS Projects At CRM Group, we are pleased to announce the approval of four new projects under the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS), reinforcing our expertise in industrial research and innovation. These projects—I-Rolls, DigitalRollTOP, RAVES, and Reselscale—are part of a broader strategy to advance digitalization, sustainability,

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Discover Helioroof™ : A Sustainable Innovation for Industrial and Commercial Solar Roofing

Digitalization, Energy shift, Sustainable processes

Discover Helioroof™ : A Sustainable Innovation for Industrial and Commercial Solar Roofing Have you heard about the Helioroof™ project? Developed in collaboration with ArcelorMittal, this project offers a Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) solution tailored for steelroofs in industrial and commercial buildings. Helioroof™ stands out with its lightweight design, optimized architectural integration, and exceptional solar energy

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BatFactory: Launching Wallonia’s Next Generation of Battery Innovation

Batteries, Energy shift, Recycling, Sustainable processes

BatFactory: Launching Wallonia’s Next Generation of Battery Innovation On June 5th, the University of Namur hosted the official launch of the BatFactory project portfolio, a flagship initiative aimed at driving Wallonia’s leadership in sustainable battery technologies. This ambitious project focuses on developing high-performance materials for energy storage batteries through eco-friendly, intelligent, and circular processes, crucial

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Launch of 5 RFCS Projects: Driving Innovation in Steelmaking

Advanced Manufacturing, Carbon capture, Circular Economy, Decarbonization, Digitalization, Energy shift, Environment, Heavy industry, Hydrogen, Recycling, Services, Sustainable processes

Launch of 5 RFCS Projects: Driving Innovation in Steelmaking On July 1st, CRM Group proudly launched five new RFCS (Research Fund for Coal and Steel) projects, four of which we are coordinating. These projects—Metconzero, Vismain, Olacskin, and EdgerRolls—representsignificant strides towards improving steelmaking technologies and processes. The fifth project, SafeHDRI, sees CRM Group contributing as akey

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CRM Group Celebrates 75 Years of Innovation and Collaboration

Advanced Manufacturing, Circular Economy, Digitalization, Energy shift, Services

CRM Group Celebrates 75 Years of Innovation and Collaboration During this year 2023, CRM Group proudly celebrated its 75th anniversary, a legacy of independent research, innovation and collaboration. The milestone event, held just days ago, brought together our valued stakeholders, members, partners, and customers to recognize CRM Group’s decades-long commitment to advancing the role of

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