Knauf Interfer has opened two new hall sections at its Barsinghausen site in Germany. The company also commissioned a highly automated cut-to-length line called the QTA 7. The project added six thousand square metres of space in about one year, & production never stopped during construction. EUROMETAL President Alexander Julius attended the ceremony & spoke about the challenges facing European steel distribution. Group Chief Operating Officer Domenico Marino praised the courage behind the investment & the dedication of the staff. The expansion strengthens the company's steel service centre network for the years ahead.