Industry News

1、 Market size and technical standards
European market positioning
As a member state of the European Union, Austria strictly follows the EN 14195 European standard in the production of light steel keel, with strict requirements for material strength (thickness 0.6-1.2mm), anti-corrosion performance (galvanized layer 100-275g/m ²), and seismic design. This is significantly different from mainstream Asian standards such as China's GB/T 11981, highlighting the European market's emphasis on safety and durability.
Market size deduction
The global light steel keel market is expected to reach 67 billion US dollars by 2026 (dominated by Europe), with the German speaking region (including Austria) leading the growth rate due to high penetration rate of industrialized buildings. Austria, as a technology hub in the German speaking region, accounts for approximately 5% -8% of the total market size in Western Europe (based on German data).
2、 Core competitive advantage
Green building adaptability
The recycling rate of light steel keel materials exceeds 80%, and the construction carbon emissions are 60% lower than traditional structures, perfectly meeting the mandatory requirements of Austria's Energy saving Building Act for carbon neutral buildings.
Industrial construction efficiency
A lightweight steel system with a prefabrication rate of 90% shortens the project cycle by 30% -50% and significantly reduces labor costs (Austrian construction workers earn over € 35 per hour).
Disaster resistance capability
The flexible steel structure design has passed the EU EC8 seismic certification and can withstand strong winds (wind speed ≥ 28m/s) and moderate earthquakes in the Alpine region.