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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.
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.
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.
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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