PR Newswire·Aug 20, 2026, 6:15 AM ET

Greenbrier, SSAB and Alter Help Close the Loop on Steel

Greenbrier completed 50 gondola railcars made from SSAB Zero™ steel in a circular economy collaboration with SSAB Americas & Alter Trading.
SSAB Zero™ steel is produced using recycled steel & fossil-free electricity to achieve near-zero fossil carbon emissions.
Railcars utilize high-strength steel to reduce weight while maintaining structural integrity, which increases payload capacity & improves transportation efficiency.
Alter will transport recycled metals & end-of-life steel to SSAB's Iowa facility for melting into new steel products.
The initiative creates a continuous recycling loop that reduces reliance on virgin raw materials & supports lower-emissions steel production.
Greenbrier Executive Vice President Brian Comstock stated the project demonstrates supply chain innovation for industrial sustainability.
The project highlights Greenbrier's commitment to responsible sourcing, circular economy principles, & product innovation.
Greenbrier is headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, & designs freight railcars in North America, Europe, & Brazil.
Alter Trading is a St. Louis-based company operating 78 metal recycling facilities across eleven states.
SSAB is a global steelmaker with mills in Sweden, Finland, & the US, leading industry decarbonization efforts.