Salzgitter Flachstahl, steel subsidiary and member of the Salzgitter group, Germany, has recently introduced FolaSal®egis®, a new, powerful, organically coated product on the market that offers users special advantages with respect to stability. The name “egis” is derived from the Latin word “aegis”, which means a protective shield or armor. FolaSal®egis® offers outstanding corrosion resistance, very good UV stability and good forming characteristics. The coating system consists of a Z275 zinc coating and a special organic coating with a total thickness of 50 µm. FolaSal®egis® is suitable for use in aggressive outdoor atmospheres that conform to corrosion category C4 as defined by DIN EN ISO 12944. Even in the aggressive environments, FolaSal®egis® makes it possible to achieve protection over a period exceeding 15 years.