Zuidnatie Slitting Center
High quality slitting services
At Zuidnatie, we believe logistics should move like a well-coordinated football play: fast, smart, and right on target. That’s exactly what you get with the Zuidnatie Slitting Center, strategically positioned at our Terminal Zuid (Quay 118) in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. It’s our home field advantage, with direct access for vessels, barges, and railcars, and a facility built to handle the heavyweights of steel logistics.
By slitting right at the terminal, we cut more than just coils. We cut out unnecessary inland transport. From precision slitting to tailored packaging, we manage the entire playbook in-house, getting your steel game-ready for seamless delivery to its final destination. It’s a one-stop shop for efficiency, quality, and sustainability, executed right at the port.
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Precision slitting & execution
Covering 5,500 m², the Zuidnatie Slitting Center is equipped with a state-of-the-art slitter, a fully automated packaging line, and an overhead crane to handle even the toughest plays. As a dedicated service provider for external clients, our expert team ensures every coil is processed to your specs with professional precision — always delivering high-quality results that make the cut.
Technical stats:
– Max coil weight: 32 metric tons
– Max thickness: 3.0 mm
– Max outer diameter: 2200 mm
– Max coil width: 1650 mm
Sustainability
Sustainability isn’t a side hustle, it’s part of our core strategy. Our slitting center and warehouses are powered by solar panels and an on-site wind turbine. By slitting directly at the port, we reduce inland emissions, optimize outbound logistics, and minimize unnecessary moves. Add in our ongoing electrification of cranes and forklifts, and you’ve got a port terminal and service center that’s ready for a cleaner, smarter future.
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One team, two specialists
Need something beyond the standard play? You’ll find Knauf Antwerp Slitter right next door at Terminal Zuid (Quay 118). A seasoned pro in ultra-thin materials (down to 0.20 mm) and specialized steels like pre-painted and electrical grades, Knauf and Zuidnatie team up to offer a synergistic, full-range slitting solution — from the fundamentals to the highly specific. One location, one team, endless possibilities.
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