Steel News

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.

Outokumpu's Kemi Mine Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary

16 September 2014 - This September it will be exactly 50 years since Outokumpu made the decision to begin mining operations in its chrome mine in Kemi, Finland.

Outokumpu Renews Operational Model and Leadership

19 June 2014 - Outokumpu announced today changes in its operational model and Leadership Team.

Outokumpu's Stainless Steel Makes Saab 9-3 Fuel Tank Lighter and Safer

17 June 2014 - 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.

Outokumpu's Lean Duplexes Receive National Technical Approval in Germany

11 June 2014 - Outokumpu’s lean duplex grades LDX 2101® (EN 1.4162) and LDX 2404® (EN 1.4662) just recently received general approval AbZ (Allgemeine bauaufsichtliche Zulassung) by the German national building authority DIBt (Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik).

Outokumpu Providing Stainless Steel to Husab Mine in Namibia

26 May 2014 - Outokumpu is delivering 4,000 tonnes of LDX 2404 duplex stainless steel for the Husab uranium mine project in Namibia, Africa.

Outokumpu’s UK Rod Mill Wins Occupational Health & Safety Award

23 May 2014 - Outokumpu’s rod mill in Sheffield, UK, has won a gold achievement award in the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2014 for the site’s occupational health and safety management systems and practices.

Outokumpu Wins ISSF Sustainability Award

22 May 2014 - 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, on 15 May.

Outokumpu Completes Quarto Plate Investment in Sweden

21 May 2014 - On 20 May 2014, Outokumpu held a customer event in Degerfors, Sweden, to mark the finalization of a €100 million investment project at its quarto plate mill.

ISSF Gives Sustainability Awards to Outokumpu and Nippon Steel & Sumikin Stainless

21 May 2014 - The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) presented its annual Sustainability Awards during the organization’s 18th conference (ISSF-18) held in Rome.

Outokumpu's New Steel Grade Saves Lives in Mine Rescue Chambers

09 May 2014 - HEAT-IT Oy from Rovaniemi, Finland, has selected Outokumpu’s new high-chromium ferritic stainless steel Outokumpu 4622 as the material for its RESPETRA rescue chamber.

Outokumpu Sees Stainless Steel Market Picking Up

02 May 2014 - As it reported its first quarter results, Outokumpu reiterated its cautiously optimistic view of the markets for the second quarter.

Outokumpu Cautiously Optimistic; Sees Modest Improvement in Underlying Market Demand

14 April 2014 - In his review at the company's annual general meeting on 14 April, CEO Mika Seitovirta presented Outokumpu’s results and market environment in 2013 as well as the measures Outokumpu has taken to improve its financial position and profitability.

Outokumpu Concludes Negotiations with IG Metall on Industrial Plan

03 April 2014 - Outokumpu announced that the negotiations regarding the industrial plan have been successfully concluded with the employee representatives and unions in Germany.