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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.
Outokumpu to Supply Stainless Steel for Natural Gas Field Project in Oman
27 March 2014 - Outokumpu is set to deliver 22,000 metric tons of Outokumpu Duplex 2205 stainless steel to a natural gas field project in Oman.
Outokumpu VDM Orders 11-Roll Cold Plate Leveler from SMS Siemag
28 February 2014 - Outokumpu VDM GmbH has entrusted SMS Siemag with the supply of a new cold plate leveler for its Altena, Germany, location.
Outokumpu Completes Divestment of Terni and VDM to ThyssenKrupp
28 February 2014 - Outokumpu has completed the divestment of the Terni remedy assets, certain service centers and the VDM-business to ThyssenKrupp.
Outokumpu Sheffield Meltshop Obtains ASME Certification
24 February 2014 - The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) recently certified Outokumpu’s Sheffield meltshop quality program in accordance with the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
Outokumpu Increases Share in Nuclear Project
20 February 2014 - Outokumpu confirmed its binding commitment to the Fennovoima nuclear project and announced that it will increase its share in Fennovoima to 12.5%.
Outokumpu Concludes Strategic Review of Thin Strip Operations in Sweden, Germany
14 February 2014 - After a strategic review, Outokumpu has decided to discontinue operations in Kloster, Sweden, but to continue operations in Nyby, Sweden, and Dahlerbrück, Germany.
Outokumpu Provides Update on Operations, Short Term Outlook
13 February 2014 - Outokumpu reported its performance results for 2013, including an outlook for the current quarter.
