Steel News

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.

SSAB Foresees Weak Growth in Europe, a Slow Recovery in the U.S., and Continued Solid Demand in Latin America

01 May 2013 - SSAB said the first quarter of the year was characterized by a degree of restocking by customers, which had a positive impact on the company's volumes within all business areas.

SSAB Earns Recognition as a John Deer "Partner-Level Supplier"

06 March 2013 - SSAB has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2012 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating.

SSAB Appoints New CFO

27 February 2013 - SSAB has appointed Håkan Folin as its new chief financial officer. He has previously held a number of senior positions in the company and will take up the position of CFO on 1 May 2013.

SSAB Announces 2012 Results and 2013 Outlook

11 February 2013 - As SSAB reported its results for 2012, CEO Martin Lindqvist commented on market conditions and expectations for the coming year, noting that the weak trend in order inflow pertains particularly to the European market, but North American and Asian customers also adopting a wait-and-see approach.

SSAB Releases New Welding Guide for AHSS/UHSS Steels in the Auto Industry

22 January 2013 - In another step to address the growing demand for AHSS/UHSS steels in the automotive industry, SSAB has released a unique and highly detailed guide to welding with AHSS/UHSS steels.

SSAB Announces Change in Group Executive Committee

09 January 2013 - SSAB’s chief technical officer KG Ramström is to leave his position. Work on recruiting a successor has already begun.