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Outokumpu Completes Ramp Down of Bochum Meltshop
25 June 2015 - Outokumpu announced that the Bochum melt shop ramp down in Germany has been completed.
Outokumpu Appoints Michael Williams President and Head of Business Area Coil Americas, Joins Outokumpu Leadership Team
18 June 2015 - Outokumpu announced the appointment of Michael Williams as the President and Head of Business Area Coil Americas and member of the Outokumpu Leadership Team as of July 1, 2015.
Outokumpu Publishes New Edition of Established Industry Handbook on Corrosion
12 June 2015 - Outokumpu announced the publication of a new edition of its Corrosion Handbook on stainless steel.
Outokumpu Lauches New Product Categorization and Innovations
04 June 2015 - Outokumpu announced a new way to categorize its wide range of stainless steel products.
Outokumpu CEO Mika Seitovirta elected the Chairman of ISSF
27 May 2015 - The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) elected Mika Seitovirta, Outokumpu CEO, as new chairman in the organization’s 19th Annual Conference in Hong Kong, China.
Outokumpu’s Stainless Steel Fuel Tank Wins ISSF New Applications Award
27 May 2015 - A stainless steel fuel tank developed by Outokumpu received the New Applications Award by ISSF (International Stainless Steel Forum) in the Best New Development Award category at the ISSF Annual Conference in Hong Kong, China.
New York’s 3 World Trade Center Chooses Outokumpu Stainless Steel for Its Facade
08 May 2015 - The Finnish stainless steel manufacturer Outokumpu will deliver the façade material for the prestigious World Trade Center’s third tower in New York City, USA. Once complete, the tower, known as 3 World Trade Center (3WTC), will be a unique addition to the New York skyline with its distinctive and appealing Linen look.
Outokumpu: Jan Hofmann Appointed President, APAC and Member of ohe Outokumpu Leadership Team
05 May 2015 - Jan Hofmann has been appointed President of the APAC business area and member of the Outokumpu Leadership Team effective 29 April 2015.
Outokumpu Reports EUR 2 Million Underlying EBIT for the First Quarter of 2015
01 May 2015 - Outokumpu reported underlying EBIT of EUR 2 million versus EUR -9 million in the fourth quarter of 2014. The improvement in profitability was driven by higher volumes and steady performance in Coil EMEA, whereas Coil Americas’ performance was disappointing.
Outokumpu CEO Comments on EU Anti-Dumping, Progress in Calvert
27 March 2015 - Outokumpu held its Annual General Meeting in Espoo, Finland, on 26 March 2015. During the meeting Outokumpu CEO Mika Seitovirta presented the financial results of the company for the year 2014, the market environment and Outokumpu’s continued measures to reach sustainable profitability and financial stability.
Outokumpu’s Head of Business Area APAC Austin Lu Leaves the Company
16 February 2015 - Austin Lu, Outokumpu’s head of business area APAC and Outokumpu Leadership Team member has taken a new challenge outside the company, thereby leaving his position as of March 31, 2015.
Outokumpu to Invest in Utilizing Liquefied Natural Gas in Finland
19 December 2014 - Outokumpu is investing approximately €30 million into using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a replacement for propane at its Tornio, Finland, mill.
Outokumpu Gives Update on Market and Technical Issues in Calvert
10 December 2014 - Outokumpu’s stainless steel mill in Calvert, Ala., has experienced technical issues in all of its three cold rolling lines during the past six months. This has had a negative impact on customer deliveries and increased costs.
Outokumpu to Invest in Mercury Cleaning Technology at Tornio Plant
08 December 2014 - Outokumpu’s Tornio, Finland, plant has made continuous and long-time study to find an appropriate mercury cleaning technology to further reduce mercury emissions. A suitable technique has now been found and Outokumpu will invest in mercury cleaning technology at the Tornio plant.
Outokumpu Wins Award for Environmental Achievements
28 November 2014 - International Chromium Development Association (ICDA) awarded Outokumpu’s Tornio operations in Finland on long-term successful work in waste water treatment and protection of sea environment on 5 November 2014. The award is based on voting of ICDA council and committees.
Outokumpu Recognized Again in Nordic Climate Disclosure Leadership Index
16 October 2014 - Outokumpu has been recognized as a leader for the depth and quality of its climate change data disclosed to the investors and the global marketplace by CDP.
SMS Siemag Revamping 20-Roll Cold Mill at Outokumpu Nirosta
15 October 2014 - Outokumpu Nirosta in Krefeld, Germany, has awarded SMS Siemag an order to modernize the 20-roll cold mill “SG3” of type MB 21BB-61“.
Outokumpu Provides Updates on Strategy and Expansion of Efficiency Programs
30 September 2014 - At its Capital Market Days in Düsseldorf, Germany, Outokumpu shared an update on its strategy, and announced the expansion of its efficiency programs as well as the achievement of the € 200 million synergy targets already in 2015, two years ahead of the original plan.
Outokumpu Stainless Steel Creates First Ever Maintenance Free Boat
23 September 2014 - Outokumpu duplex stainless steel was used in the first ever boat built entirely out of stainless steel. The boat represents true innovation in the shipbuilding industry.
Outokumpu to Help Supply 800-Metric-Ton Stainless Steel Façade for Baosteel’s Head Offices
18 September 2014 - SKS, a joint venture between Outokumpu and Baosteel Group in China, is delivering over 800 metric tons of high-quality cold-rolled stainless steel plate for the cladding of Baosteel’s landmark head offices in Shanghai and Guangzhou in China.
