Outokumpu announces enhancement of stainless bar production in its facilities in Richburg, South Carolina, USA. New capabilities include a new coil-to-bar line to cover bar sizes from 0.600â? to 1.250â? inches and full reinforcement bar capabilities. The new lines enable Outokumpu to better serve its key end-customer segments including automotive, aerospace, oil & gas, construction and chemical processing in the North American market. The investment increases Outokumpuâs stainless bar production capacity by more than 15,000 tonnes annually.
The line utilizes hot-rolled coil bar feedstock which is straightened, peeled, chamfered and polished to finished bars. This new capacity helps Outokumpu to expand its business in key growth markets including the important automotive segment.
Outokumpu serves the North American market through its key service center partners. The company has a strong reputation in the market as a premium producer of high performance bars with unique knowhow in stainless steel applications and material performance.