HOW WE
UPCYCLE STEEL

By dismantling end-of-life ships and carefully quality-controlling the steel, we can transform existing steel into reusable plates with near-zero emissions.

Ships are dismantled at approved European ship recycling yards operating under strict environmental, safety and quality standards.

Selected sections of the ship are dismantled and quality-controlled before being cut into steel plates using automated plasma cutting. The plates are then cleaned using high-pressure water-jet technology.

The result is a high-quality steel plate with near-zero emissions ready for a new life.

By upcycling , we keep valuable materials in circulation, strengthen European material security and industry, and reduce the environmental footprint of steel.

Why we upcycle steel into building products

The building industry is responsible for 40% of the Co2e emissions in the world. Steel is one of the worst contributors to that number. By making conventional steel products we can offer the industry common steel products with up to 94% reduced CO2-emission. But we go further than that. By creating our own designed regenerative steel products like SuperDock and MoreLand we have created new value to the industry. We not only cut emissions, we also offer solutions that bring back natural life to our city ports.

Nordic Circles at TEDx talks

In 2020 Fredrik Barth, leader of the board in Nordic Circles, was invited to TEDxBærekraftige Liv to present our business idea. Check out the movie to learn more about why upcycling of maritime metal is a key factor in creating a more sustainable future.

Agenda Vestlandet

Nordic Circles is funded by Agenda Vestlandet alongside a great variety of other pioneering companies working on sustainable new business. Watch the video here!