Lead-free alloys
The eZee Factory is the technological foundation for the next generation of lead-free semi-finished brass products - efficient, economical and future-proof.
eZee Factory - The future of lead-free brass production
Stricter regulatory requirements and rising demand for lead-free brass alloys are fundamentally transforming the industry. The eZee Factory represents Diehl Brass Solutions’ response to this technological shift, integrating state-of-the-art forming technologies, optimized material flows, and a high degree of automation.
With the eZee Factory, Diehl Brass Solutions is investing around 70 million euros in a highly automated, sustainable and future-proof production environment for lead-free brass alloys at its Röthenbach site.
Key facts
- ~€70 million investment volume
- 12,000 m² new production hall
- Highly automated semi-finished brass production
- Strengthening our pioneering role as a supplier of lead-free brass
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Milestones & project status
- March 2026: Award of major central contracts Read press release
- May 2026: Groundbreaking ceremony
- Mid-2027: Completion of the production hall
- In the future: ramp-up & series production
What makes the eZee Factory unique?
55 MN extrusion press - quality rethought
More pressing force. Less temperature. Better quality.
- Higher press force enables cooler insertion of the billets
- Less preheating → lower energy consumption
- Improved material quality across all alloys
- Prerequisite for economical production of lead-free brass
The high-performance extrusion press forms the heart of the new production facility and takes the processing of demanding lead-free alloys in particular to a new level.
Sophisticated material flow - production without detours
One path. One principle. Maximum efficiency.
- Material flow from billet reception to long goods storage
- Consistently planned according to LEAN principles
- Reduced internal transportation
- Basis for high automation
Optimized material flows and short distances are a central element of the new production environment.
Automated goods handling - safety & efficiency
Automation that relieves - and protects.
- Automated guided vehicle systems (AGV)
- No accompanying personnel necessary
- Higher level of safety
- No suspended loads due to crane operation
New drawing line portfolio - more diameter, more output
Larger coils. Greater efficiency.
- Coil diameters up to 45 mm in future (instead of 34 mm)
- Increased output
- Improved handling
- More economical coil production
Prepared for sustainability - future integrated
Built today for the requirements of tomorrow.
- Roof prepared for future PV expansion
- Pre-heating open for alternative energies (e.g. electric, hydrogen)
- Heat recovery in pickling tanks planned
Energy-efficient technologies and sustainable process design are an integral part of the new production facility.
Lead-free alloys
eZee alloy family
The eZee material family stands for a new generation of lead-free brass alloys that are high-performance, economical and future-oriented. Ideal for demanding industrial applications without losing the advantages of traditional brass alloys.
Rods, tubes & profiles
Diehl Brass Solutions produces sophisticated and high-quality semi-finished brass products. The product portfolio comprises more than 50 copper alloys and ranges from standard brasses to innovative copper alloys for highly complex technical requirements.
