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Johnny Sjöström new President and CEO of SSAB
Johnny Sjöström has been appointed President and CEO of SSAB. He is currently head of the division SSAB Special Steels. Johnny Sjöström will start his new position on October 28, 2024, succeeding Martin Lindqvist who previously announced that he is leaving the company for a board career.
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Dec
3
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Chuck Schmitt, Head of SSAB Americas, to retire next year
Chuck Schmitt, Head of SSAB Americas, has announced that he will retire in the summer of 2025. A recruitment process to find his successor will begin shortly.
Nov
26
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SSAB enters fossil-free steel collaboration with Amazon Web Services
SSAB has reached a collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) for deliveries of fossil-free steel. The collaboration includes pilot supplies of fossil-free steel, made with the unique HYBRIT® technology, for one of AWS’ three new data centers in Sweden. SSAB’s subsidiary Ruukki will supply roof and wall structures for the buildings.
Nov
14
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SSAB Expands Strenx® Certified Fabricator Network to United Kingdom
SSAB, a global leader in high -strength steel, is proud to announce the launch of the Strenx® Certified Fabricator, an exclusive initiative designed to recognize and promote excellence in the field of high strength steel fabrication.
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SSAB and Saint-Gobain’s unique joint project in Raahe to utilize ladle slag moves forward
20 November 2024Saint-Gobain’s new slag processing plant in Raahe, Finland is now under construction and will complete next year. SSAB in turn is transforming its own slag handling process and is investing in the related solutions for this, including cooling and logistics. This joint project between the two companies will turn the slag created as a by-product in steelmaking into low-carbon binders to replace traditional cements.
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Ruukki Construction completes major investment in Finland: more sustainable roofs more efficiently
18 November 2024Ruukki Construction, part of SSAB, is today celebrating the opening of the new roof profile production line in Vimpeli, Finland. The production line for Ruukki Classic®, Ruukki Classic® LowCarbon and Ruukki® Trendic profiles is the largest single machine investment in the project announced in December 2021. The improvements will result in new, better and more sustainable roofing products more efficiently for Ruukki's installation partners as well as for house builders and renovators. In Scandinavia, the residential roofing range is marketed under the Plannja brand.
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NTT Group extends product service life by upgrading to Hardox® HiAce steel
31 October 2024What a difference an upgrade makes. When the NTT Group switched from Hardox® 450 to Hardox® HiAce wear steel, it significantly extended the service life of its sliding wear plates – especially in the acidic conditions.
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