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Ponsse wins Swedish Steel Prize 2015

This year’s winner of the international Swedish Steel Prize is Ponsse from Finland. The prize is awarded for the company’s new generation of forest harvester, the Scorpion. Ponsse has with high-strength steel realized a revolutionary design which improves both performance and comfort. “Ponsse has not only significantly improved operator ergonomics, but also enhanced functionality and …

New rail transportation system from Milotek finalist for the Swedish Steel Prize 2015

The South African company Milotek Pty Ltd has developed a completely new, innovative and environmentally aware system for high-capacity heavy transportation: a modular elevated track with self-propelled trains. The Futran System creatively utilizes high-strength steel in several different parts of the structure. Milotek is one of four finalists for this year’s Swedish Steel Prize. The …

SSAB – Strong cash flow despite somewhat lower result in Q 2

Half-year report 2015 Strong cash flow despite somewhat lower result in Q 2 The quarter Sales were SEK 15,303 (9,717) million Operating profit, excluding items affecting comparability, was SEK 301 (267) million The profit after financial items, excluding items affecting comparability, was SEK 88 (80) million Earnings per share were SEK 0.31 (0.41) Items affecting …

Time to apply for the 2015 Swedish Steel Prize

The 17th annual Swedish Steel Prize, presented by SSAB, will be awarded in November to recognize and reward the most creative, innovative products or solutions that utilize high-strength steel. Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 prize, with a deadline of August 15. The winner will be announced at a ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden. …

SSAB introduces a new dimension program for heavy plates

SSAB has broadened its dimension program and maximum plate weight for its heavy thick plates*. Plates are now available up to 18 tonnes, which makes processing for a wider range of applications more cost-efficient. All steel grades are available in these new formats according to the respective dimension program. “We can now offer customers a …

SSAB launches new sustainability strategy

To increase its focus on sustainability, global steel company SSAB is launching a new sustainability strategy. The strategy outlines the measurable environmental targets to be achieved by 2019, including a lasting reduction of 200,000 tonnes in CO2 emissions, a lasting reduction of 300 GWh in purchased energy, and a lasting improvement in the utilization of residuals …

SSAB is launching Strenx – the new brand for high-strength steels

SSAB is launching Strenx, a new high-strength structural steel product brand, which offers the most extensive portfolio of high-strength steels on the market. This will open up new competitive possibilities for customers to make stronger, lighter and more sustainable products.     Strenx is designed for sectors where structural strength and weight savings are key …

SSAB launches GreenCoat to the global building industry

SSAB is launching GreenCoat color-coated steel solutions to the global building industry. GreenCoat offers superior corrosion resistance, long lasting appearance and a lower impact on the environment, even in harsh weather conditions. GreenCoat is SSAB’s new brand for innovative, sustainable color coated products for the building industry and other segments. GreenCoat products feature a color …

AGM 2015 elected Bengt Kjell new Chairman of the Board

SSAB’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held today, April 8, 2015 in Stockholm. Bengt Kjell was elected as a new director and also as a new director and also as the new Chairman of the Board. The AGM also resolved that no dividends be paid for the financial year 2014.    It was resolved that …