Research and development at voestalpine are decentralized and located close to both the respective production facilities and the market. This global network of over 70 sites is controlled by the Research Board and through Research Coordination. A variety of formats are used in the exchange of knowledge: Within the Research Committee, information is shared among the R&D managers; corporate projects link the knowledge available in individual divisions; R&D expert clusters offer platforms for researchers to discuss particular topics; and the “Synergy Platform” (the Group’s own annual conference) offers opportunities for sharing knowledge while meeting in person and networking.
