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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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SSAB intends to divest its rock bolt business unit in Virsbo to U.S.-based Jennmar
SSAB has entered into an agreement with the intention to divest its expandable rock bolts unit in Virsbo to U.S.-based Jennmar. In total, 66 people are affected by the acquisition and have received an offer to continue their employment with Jennmar.
Dec
19
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SSAB receives environmental permit to transform steel plant in Luleå
SSAB has received the necessary permit from the Land and Environmental Court in Umeå to build and operate a mini-mill in Luleå, Sweden, that will replace the current steel plant. The permit will enable a technology shift that will have significant positive effects on the environment and the climate. It will also allow SSAB to meet the high demand for our unique steels and to strengthen our future competitiveness.
Dec
17
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Tony Harris appointed new head of SSAB Europe
Tony Harris has been appointed new head of SSAB Europe effective February 1, 2025. He transitions into this role from his current position as Head of Sales and Business Development at SSAB Europe.
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SSAB to donate roofing products for reconstruction in Ukraine
09 December 2024SSAB and its subsidiary Ruukki Construction will this year again donate roofing products to the non-governmental organization OperationAid for the reconstruction of houses in Ukraine. In addition, SSAB will donate almost 20 tonnes of steel to make around 750 field stoves.
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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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