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.

ABB ArcSave® at Outokumpu stainless

In 2014, an ABB ArcSave® electromagnetic stirrer was installed on a 90 ton spout taping furnace for stainless steel production, delivering a wide range of process improvements including the successful elimination of furnace bottom skulls.

Outokumpu production sites gain ISO 14001

Outokumpu has recently announced that the company’s integrated stainless steel plant in Calvert, Alabama, US, and stainless steel finishing plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, have gained ISO 14001 certification, the international standard for environmental management systems.

Forta H1000 lightweight series from Outokumpu

Outokumpu material experts in cooperation with scientists from Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, in Germany are working on future-oriented stainless steel solutions.

Outokumpu appoints new CFO

Outokumpu, a global supplier of stainless steel and high performance alloys, has recently appointed Christoph de la Camp as Chief Financial Officer and member of the Outokumpu Leadership Team as of July 1, 2016.

Outokumpu and Böllinghaus declares partnership

Outokumpu Long Products, producer of stainless steel wire rod, bar, rebar, billet, welded pipes and other long products, and Böllinghaus Steel, a special shapes bar supplier, have recently declared a sales and marketing partnership by appointing Böllinghaus Steel as a distributor for cold drawn and hot rolled bars in hexagons, squares and flats.

Outokumpu wins dowel bar order

Outokumpu Long Products has recently won a contract to provide 350 metric tonnes of smooth round stainless steel dowel bar for the Mega Reservoirs PRPS-3 at Rawdat Rashed (Package D).

Roofing ceremony in Krefeld, Germany

Outokumpu, a global leader in the production of stainless steel and high-performance materials, has recently invested about EUR 108M in its German facility in Krefeld to ensure its production of high-quality stainless steels is fit for the future. The project started at the end of 2014.

Reinhard Florey appointed as new CFO

The Supervisory Board of OMV Aktiengesellschaft has appointed Reinhard Florey (50) as the new Chief Financial Officer of OMV Aktiengesellschaft. He will assume the position depending on his availability, at the latest with effect from August 1, 2016 for a three-year period, with an extension option for OMV for further two years.

Outokumpu quarto plate extends NORSOK

Outokumpu’s largest quarto plate production unit in Degerfors, Sweden has recently extended its product offering certified by NORSOK standards and renewed its existing qualification.

Outokumpu appoints new VP of sales

Outokumpu has recently appointed Steve Letnich as the Vice President of Sales for Coil Americas. Steve joins Outokumpu with more than 20 years of commercial experience within the metals industry, most recently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at A.M.