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Outokumpu Ironworks in Degerfors Celebrates Anniversary
10/12/2010 - Georg Camitz started iron production by the river Letälven in Degerfors, Sweden, 350 years ago, laying the foundation of the Outokumpu ironworks. In addition to a dispatch hall inaugurated a year ago, Outokumpu is now investing 104 million euro in the production of special-grade quarto plate in Degerfors.
Georg Camitz started iron production by the river Letälven in Degerfors, Sweden, 350 years ago, laying the foundation of the Outokumpu ironworks.
In the 1970s, the production of stainless steel was started. There are now three Outokumpu units in Degerfors and about 550 people are employed.
In addition to a state-of-the-art dispatch hall that was inaugurated a year ago, Outokumpu is now investing 104 million euro in the production of special-grade quarto plate in Degerfors.
"We have a long tradition of making steel and a modern production that we now are investing in further. The work is ongoing at full speed and the investment will give us a more efficient production, higher product quality, and a better working environment. We are very happy about this and are positive about the future," said Leif Rosén, head of the Special Coil & Plate business unit.
Outokumpu in Degerfors is the global market leader in quarto plate, the specialty being duplex special grades. Stainless steel from Degerfors can be found in desalination plants in the Arabic desert, in tankers shipping juice, as well as in bridges in Spain and Hong Kong.
Outokumpu is a global leader in stainless steel, with customers in a range of industries worldwide. The company employs about 8000 people in more than 30 countries. The Group’s head office is located in Espoo, Finland.
