Tag: Outokumpu

Outokumpu, a global powerhouse in the stainless steel sector, has its roots in Finland but has significantly expanded its reach, including a notable presence in Germany. This company is acclaimed for its sophisticated production techniques and a steadfast dedication to delivering high-quality products.

Stainless rebar perfect for bridge renovation

Outokumpu Long Products has won a contract to supply more than 2,500 metric tons of stainless steel rebar to the Rodanthe Bridge project in North Carolina, USA. Deliveries will be started in Q2 2018 and continue through 2020.

Stainless steel continuous slab caster at Outokumpu

The stainless-steel continuous slab caster modernized by Primetals Technologies was started up at Outokumpu’s production site in Tornio, Finland.

ISSF awards Outokumpu

The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) has recently recognized Outokumpu with the 2018 gold-level sustainability award for applying a pelletizing method in its Sheffield melt shop to increase material efficiency and reduce environmental impact in stainless steel melting process.

Outokumpu acquires Fagersta Stainless

Outokumpu and Sandvik have signed an agreement for Outokumpu to purchase full ownership of Fagersta Stainless wire rod mill in Sweden.

Outokumpu partner with Böllinghaus Steel

Outokumpu Long Products and Böllinghaus Steel have announced an agreement whereby Böllinghaus Steel will act as a representative for Outokumpu cold drawn hexagon and square bars in Germany and UK.

IMS to distribute Prodec® bars

Outokumpu, IMS group and Sidenor have signed an agreement where IMS will act as an exclusive distributor of Prodec® high machinability round bars in key European countries including Germany, Denmark, France, Spain, Portugal and Italy.

Outokumpu signs credit facility amendment

Outokumpu Oyj has signed an amendment and extension of its committed syndicated revolving credit facility. The restated facility of EUR 650M has its maturity in May 2021 with an option to extend maturity by one year.

Maciej Gwozdz president at Outokumpu

Maciej (Mac) Gwozdz has been appointed President of Business Area Europe as of January 1, 2018. Mac joined Outokumpu in 2016 as executive VP for Operations, Europe.

Outokumpu introduces Ultra Alloy 825

Outokumpu has extended its product portfolio by introducing Ultra Alloy 825. This is a titanium stabilized austenitic nickel-based alloy with an addition of copper.

Outokumpu introduces graphite electrode upcharge

Outokumpu has introduced a graphite electrode upcharge for all stainless steel products. The tight supply situation within the graphite electrodes market has led to limited global availability of graphite electrodes and sharp increases in their prices.