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Sep
11
Product press releases
How Australian dump body manufacturer Bruce Rock minimizes corrosive wear in ore transport
Hauling ore in hot and humid climates can have a devastating effect on the abrasion resistance of conventional abrasion-resistant steels. Bruce Rock Engineering in Australia was familiar with the challenges facing their mining trailer bodies transporting iron ore in Western Australia.
Sep
10
Product press releases
Are your wear parts hard enough?
The simple answer is: It depends. But that doesn’t give you much guidance when you are deciding which wear-resistant steel to choose that will optimize productivity and longevity for the wear parts in your equipment.
Sep
5
Regulatory press releases
Olavi Huhtala, head of SSAB Europe, to retire next year
Olavi Huhtala, Head of SSAB Europe, has announced that he will retire during winter 2025. A recruitment process to find his successor will now begin.
Other news
Sep
9
Other news
“Even the strictest carbon footprint targets can be achieved”– Ruukki enables the construction industry to choose greener
Climate change and stricter regulations are driving the construction industry to develop solutions to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Reducing the life cycle impacts of buildings calls for active parties and enablers of the transition across the industry. Ruukki Construction, part of SSAB, is transforming the industry with innovative building products made with more sustainable next-generation steels. New products and a holistic approach to life cycle impacts enable customers to build more sustainably.
Aug
30
Other news
SSAB’s own steels feature prominently in Raahe steel mill's new research and office building
The new combined research center and office at SSAB’s Raahe steel mill was completed this spring and will be phased in during the fall. As much SSAB steel as possible has been used for the construction of the building, which also serves as a showcase for the company’s own products. The color combination of gray and rusty brown is typical of the factory site.
Aug
14
Other news
Ruukki and Nrep Logicenters to deliver unique logistics center in Finland using Ruukki LowCarbon products
Ruukki Construction, part of SSAB, has signed an agreement with real estate investor Nrep’s logistics arm Logicenters to deliver a unique logistics center in Tampere. The lifecycle emissions of the building will be significantly smaller than usual, as the walls will be made of innovative Ruukki[®] LowCarbon products.
Latest articles
Aug
30
Customer story
How PT Sanggar Sarana Baja increased payload capacity with Hardox® wear plates
By adopting Hardox® 500 Tuf steel as its primary material, Indonesian manufacturer PT Sanggar Sarana Baja has increased dump truck payload capacity by up to 20 percent. The upgrade also means reduced carbon dioxide emissions for its end customers.
May
31
Customer story
ITC reduces scrap tipper weight by 35% by upgrading to Hardox® 500 Tuf wear plate
Since upgrading to Hardox® 500 Tuf wear steel, ITC has reduced the weight of its tippers and containers by 35 percent. The result is lighter, more durable products, and ultimately increased payload capacity for its customers.
Apr
30
Customer story
Thompsons reduces tipper weight while increasing payload capacity with Hardox® wear steel
The last few years has seen Thompsons become a true market leader in the UK. One of the explanations for this is its tipper bodies made of both Hardox® 500 Tuf and Strenx® 900MC steel, which have reduced tipper body weight by up to 500 kilos. This in turn has meant that customers have received tippers with increased load capacity.
