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Sweden's SSAB has appointed AFRY as the main engineering partner for its fossil-free steel mini-mill project in Lulea. AFRY will provide basic and detailed engineering services from 2024 to 2026 as part of SSAB's…
SSAB and Alstom have partnered to supply steel with near-zero fossil carbon emissions. The first delivery of SSAB Zero will occur this year for Alstom's Traxx Shunter locomotives, designed for shunting and trackwork…
SSAB and Framery have announced a strategic collaboration to integrate fossil-free steel into the production of office pods, marking a significant step in workspace sustainability. Framery has made strides in…
SSAB has partnered with Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Kalmar AB to supply fossil-free steel for anti-squeal brake shims, essential for reducing noise in vehicles, particularly electric cars. Trelleborg, a supplier of…
H2 Green Steel has rebranded to Stegra, with a focus on decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries by leveraging green hydrogen, green iron, and green steel. Originally launched in 2021 to reduce emissions in the steel…
Johnny Sjostrom has been appointed President and CEO of SSAB, effective October 28, 2024. He currently leads SSAB Special Steels and will succeed Martin Lindqvist, who is transitioning to a board career. Sjostrom, who…
Swedish steelmaker SSAB reported a 40pct YoY decline in operating profit to SEK 2.96 bln (USD 275 mln) for Q2 2024, according to a press release. The company attributed this drop primarily to lower US heavy plate…
Ovako has announced a EUR 9 mln (USD 9.8 mln) investment in its Smedjebacken steel mill to further enhance innovation and efficiency. This new funding follows previous upgrades, including an exhaust gas filter…
SSAB and Danieli have signed an Early Service Agreement (ESA) for the pre-engineering phase of the Lulea mini-mill project in Sweden. Danieli will provide a highly automated mini-mill solution featuring two electric arc…
LKAB, an international mining group, is deepening its strategic partnerships with leading Swedish construction companies as it prepares for a significant expansion and transformation of its business operations. The…
SSAB and Firth Steels forge a long-term partnership to supply steel with virtually zero fossil carbon emissions, aiding Firth Steels' sustainability goals. Firth Steels, a major UK manufacturer of steel profile products…
SSAB collaborates with ILAB Container AB to introduce fossil-free steel into container manufacturing, aiming for a launch by 2026. ILAB Container AB specializes in producing environmentally friendly containers for the…
SSAB has partnered with K-Tec, Canada’s premier original equipment manufacturer of heavy-duty earth scrapers, to introduce SSAB Fossil-free steel into its earthmoving product line. As part of the K.A. Group, K-Tec takes…
Kirchhoff Automotive, a renowned manufacturer of safety-focused structural components for the global automotive industry, has partnered with Swedish steel producer, SSAB to achieve a significant 40pct reduction in their…
Sarralle Rolling Mill has announced a new order from Ovako Boxholm in Sweden. The order entails the supply and commissioning of a cutting-edge shear designed to handle a wide range of production mixes, grades…
Sweden’s H2 Green Steel (H2GS) has signed a 7-year binding agreement with ZF, one of the biggest suppliers to the automotive industry globally. Deliveries of near zero emissions steel are set to begin in 2026. ZF…
Cargill Metals has entered into a multi-year agreement with Swedish industrial startup H2 Green Steel (H2GS) for the supply of green steel. The agreement aims to accelerate global ferrous supply chain decarbonization…
Swedish steel production is taking a significant step towards sustainability with the date now set for the inauguration of the world's first plant to produce fossil-free hydrogen for heating steel before rolling. Ovako…
Building on their successful partnership established in 2022, aimed at creating the first heat exchanger made with fossil-free steel, Alfa Laval and SSAB are taking their collaboration to the next level. Alfa Laval will…
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