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SSAB and Hexicon In Agreement to Develop Floating Platforms for Wind Power
15 May 2014 - SSAB is entering into an agreement with Hexicon AB to develop far off shore platforms.
SSAB 'Cautiously Positive' for the Steel Market in 2014
25 April 2014 - SSAB president and CEO Martin Lindqvist commented on the performance of the company in the first quarter of 2014:
STEC-Roll from SMS Siemag Optimizes Casting Process at SSAB Iowa
22 April 2014 - For its continuous slab caster in Montpelier, Iowa, SSAB ordered twelve STEC roll lines from SMS Siemag for use in the casting bow.
SSAB Earns Supplier Recognition from John Deere
19 February 2014 - SSAB has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2013, was inducted into the Supplier Hall of Fame, and named Construction and Forestry Division Supplier of the Year in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program.
SSAB Announces Results of Challenging 2013
07 February 2014 - SSAB announced its fourth quarter and full year 2013 results, commenting on market conditions and providing an outlook for the North American and European markets in 2014.
SSAB and Ruukki Announce Merger Plans
23 January 2014 - Swedish steelmaker SSAB and Finnish steel company Rautaruukki (Ruukki) announced plans to merge into one company.
SSAB Adds New Manufacturing Capabilities at its Montreal Facility
19 December 2013 - With this new equipment, SSAB now offers the most comprehensive line of wear products and solutions in the region combining wear plate, chromium carbide overlay and extensive manufacturing capabilities with exceptional application knowledge.
Pioneering Suspension Wins Swedish Steel Prize 2013
29 November 2013 - This year’s winner of the international Swedish Steel Prize is the American company, Mack Trucks Inc., part of Volvo Group.
SSAB Continues to Add High Strength Steel Capabilities at North American Operations
27 November 2013 - The state-of-the-art quench line in Mobile, Ala., allows SSAB to grow its global foot print and produce high quality branded plate domestically.
SSAB Introduces Green Pre-Coated Steel
19 November 2013 - SSAB announced the worldwide launch of GreenCoat, a new pre-coated sheet steel developed from rapeseed oil instead of traditional fossil oil based solvents.
SSAB Reports on Third Quarter 2013 Results
28 October 2013 - SSAB said global demand for steel during the third quarter was on the same level as during the second quarter, and SSAB's shipments were unchanged compared with the previous quarter.
SSAB Announces Finalists for Swedish Steel Prize 2013
08 October 2013 - The Swedish Steel Prize will soon be awarded for the 15th consecutive year. Four finalists have been nominated for the award for the best design in high strength steel.
SSAB Reducing Emissions With Use of Natural Gas
19 September 2013 - SSAB in Borlänge, Sweden, is converting one of the reheating furnaces in its rolling mill to natural gas, thereby achieving SSAB’s environmental target of reducing nitrogen oxide emissions to 300 tonnes/year.
SSAB Selects Quintiq's Platform to Optimize Supply Chain Planning
28 August 2013 - Quintiq, a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization (SCP&O), announced that SSAB has chosen its platform to optimize supply chain processes across its production plants.
SSAB Appoints New Executive Vice President & Head of Communications
26 August 2013 - SSAB has appointed Maria Långberg as its new executive vice president and head of communications and member of the Group Executive Committee from 1 October 2013. Helena Stålnert will leave the company to set up her own business, following the expiration of her current contract.
SSAB Strengthens Its Presence in Holland
15 August 2013 - Hardox Wearparts Center Geha Beheer BV is acquiring Laverman Holding BV and forming Geha-Laverman. In connection with the merger, SSAB — which currently holds a minority stake in Geha — is increasing its shareholding in the new company to 51%.
SSAB: It's Time to Enter the Swedish Steel Prize Competition
17 July 2013 - Each year, the Swedish Steel Prize is awarded for innovative design using high-strength steel. The purpose of the prize is to inspire and spread knowledge regarding high strength steel and the possibilities to develop lighter, safer and more environmentally friendly products.
SSAB Strengthens Its Presence in Northern UK
08 July 2013 - SSAB is acquiring JL Steel Services Ltd in Stirling, Scotland. The company specializes in the manufacture and installation of wear parts, and repair services for customers within the mining, quarrying and recycling sectors in Scotland and northern England.
SSAB Steps Up Legal Actions Against Hardox Copies
10 June 2013 - After several severe Hardox trademark infringements, SSAB has decided to increase its legal actions to protect its intellectual property rights and its position in the market.
Accenture to Provide Business Process Outsourcing Services to SSAB
03 May 2013 - Accenture has signed a seven-year business process outsourcing agreement to provide SSAB with finance & accounting, customer care and procurement services.
