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.
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Outokumpu stainless steel for SSY’s steel boat
Outokumpu duplex stainless steel is used in the first ever boat built entirely out of stainless steel. The boat represents true innovation in the shipbuilding industry. Outokumpu LDX 2101 for PVI water heaters
PVI Industries, an American water heaters manufacturer, selected Outokumpu’s proprietary lean duplex grade LDX 2101 to replace carbon steel in its water heaters. Outokumpu’s stainless steel for Saab 9-3 fuel tank
Outokumpu and Swedish fuel system company TechROi Fuel Systems (TFS) have developed a new stainless steel fuel tank, which is used in the new Saab 9-3. Stainless steel properties make the new tank a competitive alternative for plastic tanks.
Outokumpu’s lean duplexes receive national technical ap
Outokumpu’s lean duplex grades LDX 2101® (EN 1.4162) and LDX 2404® (EN 1.4662) recently received general approval AbZ (Allgemeine bauaufsichtliche Zulassung) by the German national building authority DIBt (Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik).
Outokumpu completes quarto plate investment
Outokumpu held a customer event in Degerfors, Sweden, to mark the finalisation of the EUR 100M investment project at the quarto plate mill. The investment and associated improvements are expected to contribute to cost efficiencies across the production process and further strengthen Outokumpu’s position as the leading stainless steel plate producer.
Outokumpu delivers 4,000tns to Husab mine
Outokumpu delivers about 4,000tns of LDX 2404 duplex stainless steel for the Husab uranium mine project in Namibia, Africa. ISSF Sustainability Award for Outokumpu
A long-term study by Outokumpu’s Chief Medical Officer Markku Huvinen received the Sustainability Award by ISSF (International Stainless Steel Forum) at the ISSF Annual General Meeting in Rome, Italy. Outokumpu wins duplex stainless steel contract
Outokumpu secured a contract to deliver 22,000t of Outokumpu Duplex 2205 stainless steel to a natural gas field project in Oman. Deliveries will start during the first half of 2014 and continue until 2016.
Outokumpu increases its share in Fennovoima
Outokumpu confirmed its binding commitment to the Fennovoima nuclear project and announced that it will increase its share in Fennovoima to 12.5%. The capacity reservation increases from 119MW to 150MW, which equals Outokumpu’s original targeted capacity in the new nuclear power plant.
Outokumpu extends options for DAS pricing model
Outokumpu plans to further develop its new Daily Alloy Surcharge (DAS) pricing model for distributor customers in Europe to ensure a smooth transition to the new ways of working.