ROGESA Roheisengesellschaft Saar mbH and Zentralkokerei Saar GmbH (ZKS) introduced a supplier management system as part of their substainability strategy in 2019.

Since then, top suppliers have been awarded based on defined sustainability and quality criteria, they have to fullfill conditions such as: product quality, adherence to quantities and deadlines, flexibility with regard to changing framework conditions, technical support granded and sustainability.

For the iron ore sector, ROEGSA and Zentralkokerei recently awarded the IOC Iron Ore Company of Canada as TOP supplier of the year 2021. So, the canadian company has received the TOP supplier award twice in the row.

„Especially in the current energy crisis and with the global supply chain problems, it is more important than ever that we can always rely on reliable partners“, said Dr. Karl-Ulrich Köhler, CEO of Dillinger and Saarstahl, in his laudatory speech at the award ceremony. As a long-standing partner, the IOC Iron Ore Company of Canada has always proven it can meet the specified quality criteria even under changed global economic conditions, said Dr. Köhler in his further remarks.

Markus Lauer, CFO and CPO of Dillinger and Saarstahl, adds: „As a strategic partner, IOC Iron Ore Company of Canada will also support us actively on the way to transformation towards green steel.“
Michael McCann, IOC President and CEO, said:

„As a leader in high grade iron ore production for the green steel industry, we take great pride in ensuring our pellets and concentrate are of consistent, reliable and replicable quality. This recognition from one of our valued customers is a testament to the commitment of our employees to give their best, day after day. On their behalf, I wish to thank ROEGSA and Zentralkokerei for their continued partnership and trust in IOC.“