(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has completed a feasibility study for the potential construction of a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) near its Tornio plant in Finland, aimed at enhancing low-carbon energy availability. The study confirms the project’s feasibility and outlines several advantages, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged bio-chemicals, bio-fuels, biogenic waste, carbon capture and utilization, carbon-neutrality, CCUS, clean energy, CO2, decarbonization, electricity, ENERGY, energy development, feasibility study, Finland, Finland nuclear legislation, heavy industries, industrial electrification, low-carbon energy, nuclear power, nuclear technology, Offtake agreement, Outokumpu, partnership, Small Modular Reactors, SMRs, Steel Industry, Stefan Erdmann, sustainability, Tornio
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has announced its decision to delay expanding its cold rolling capacity in the U.S., focusing instead on achieving an 80-kiloton increase in the Americas business area by 2025 through efficiency improvements. This decision follows a feasibility study … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged 25% import tariffs, Americas, ASIA, bottlenecks, cold rolling capacity, cold rolling expansion, feasibility study, free trade, global operations, hot rolling operations, import penetration, integrated operations, Kati ter Horst, melt shop, Mexico, North American market, Outokumpu, partnership, President and CEO, productivity improvements, San Luis Potosí, Stainless Steel, steel tariffs, strategic plan, U.S., U.S. market
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu is set to release a white paper addressing the future of the steel industry, highlighting the critical need for decarbonization and transformation amid growing geopolitical tensions. The report outlines five key shifts required to drive the green … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged decarbonizing, Jen Carson, Johann Steiner, Outokumpu, Steel Industry, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Kati ter Horst will become the President and CEO of Outokumpu on October 1, 2024, leading to her resignation from her current role as a member and vice chairman of the company’s board of directors. The board will … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Moody’s has reaffirmed Outokumpu’s Ba2 corporate family rating with a stable outlook, maintaining the upgrade it made in May 2023 from a previous Ba3 rating. The decision reflects Moody’s recognition of Outokumpu’s strong financial position and successful profit … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Financial, investment, Marc-Simon Schaar, Moody, Outokumpu
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu is advancing its entry into the metal powder market for additive manufacturing, transitioning to commercial production after a successful pilot year at its Krefeld facility in Germany. The company aims to produce up to 330 tons of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Germany, Marten Franz, Metal Powder Production, Outokumpu, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has appointed Ulla Paajanen as the Senior Vice President of Investor Relations & Strategic Advisory, effective June 3, 2024. With extensive experience in capital markets, particularly within the process industry, Ulla brings a wealth of knowledge in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a leading manufacturer in sustainable stainless steel, has secured the ResponsibleSteel certification for all its production facilities in Europe, making it the first Nordic company to earn this accolade for all seven of its sites across Finland, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Management, Media, Metals and Minerals, News, Security & Safety, Sweden
Tagged Anna Vainikainen, Annie Heaton, Finland, Germany, Heidi Peltonen, Nordics, Outokumpu, ResponsibleSteel Certification, safety, sustainability, sustainable steel production, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a global leader in sustainable stainless steel production, has once again been honored as one of Europe’s Climate Leaders by the Financial Times. This recognition underscores Outokumpu’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing transparency in … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Awards, Climate, Europe, Johann Steiner, leadership, Outokumpu, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Marel has embarked on a pilot project to utilize green steel, produced using renewable energy and recycled materials, in its manufacturing processes to reduce environmental impact. This initiative is part of Marel’s broader strategy to meet its Science-Based … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Food & Beverage, Government, Iceland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Arni Sigurdsson, carbon emissions, Finland, green steel, Iris Tryggvadottir, Marel, Olafur Fridriksson, Outokumpu, partnership, Sjoerd van der Heijden, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, in a robust advancement of its strategic plan, has increased its EBITDA run-rate improvement target by €150 million to €350 million, aiming to bolster its competitiveness in the stainless steel industry. Achieving its initial target ahead of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Financial, Heikki Malinen, investment, Outokumpu
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, in line with its company strategy announced in November 2023, has concluded negotiations with employee representatives regarding restructuring measures in Germany. The plan involves shutting down operations at the Dahlerbrück and Hockenheim sites and centralizing advanced materials … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Germany, Outokumpu, partnership, Restructuring Negotiations, Thomas Anstots
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has announced the publication of its interim report for January–March 2024 on May 7, 2024, at approximately 9:00 am EEST. Following the report’s release, a live webcast and conference call will be conducted at 3:00 pm EEST, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Financial, Heikki Malinen, investment, Linda Häkkilä, Outokumpu, Pia Aaltonen-Forsell, Q1 2024 Interim Report, webcast
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu Corporation has announced the appointment of Marc-Simon Schaar as its Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1, 2024. Schaar, who holds an M.Sc. in International Business and is a Chartered Accountant, brings over a decade of experience in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged appointment, Chief Financial Officer, Heikki Malinen, leadership, Marc-Simon Schaar, Outokumpu
(IN BRIEF) In celebration of Earth Day, ZWILLING collaborates with Outokumpu to launch a special edition knife block set crafted with Circle Green Dura stainless steel, embodying sustainability and style. The initiative underscores Outokumpu’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Christian Koch, Circle Green® Steel, Earth Day, Knife Set, Outokumpu, partnership, STAHL KREBS, sustainability, ZWILLING
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu Oyj’s Annual General Meeting held in Helsinki, Finland, endorsed all proposals by the Board of Directors and the Shareholders’ Nomination Board. The meeting approved financial statements, discharged liability for the Board and CEO for the year 2023, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Annual General Meeting 2024, appointment, Heinz Jörg Fuhrmann, Julia Woodhouse, Jyrki Mäki-Kala, Kari Jordan, Kati ter Horst, leadership, Outokumpu, Päivi Luostarinen, Petter Söderström, Pierre Vareille, PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu Oyj’s Board of Directors, at its inaugural meeting, has established two permanent committees: the Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee. For the Audit Committee, Jyrki Mäki-Kala was elected as Chairman, with Päivi Luostarinen, Petter Söderström, and Julia … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a leading provider of sustainable stainless steel, has partnered with Finnish shipping firm Langh Ship to revolutionize short sea liner operations. By introducing energy-efficient and low-emission vessels, such as the inaugural multipurpose vessel Lovisa, Outokumpu aims to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a key player in sustainable stainless steel production, has joined forces with Q Power, a Finnish Power-to-X technology firm, to embark on a venture aiming to explore the production of synthetic methane at Outokumpu’s Tornio site in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Eero Paunonen, Outokumpu, partnership, Q Power, Stainless Steel, Stefan Erdmann, sustainability, Synthetic Methane Innovation
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has successfully concluded its share buyback program, announced on November 29, 2023, with a total expenditure of EUR 45,669,553.67 million. Under this initiative, Outokumpu repurchased 11,000,000 of its own shares, representing approximately 2.4% of the company’s total … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals
Tagged Annual General Meeting, Capital reduction, convertible bonds, corporate finance, corporate strategy, equity financing, Financial News, Investor Relations, Multilateral Trading Facilities, Nasdaq Helsinki, Outokumpu, share buyback, share repurchase program, Stock Market, treasury shares
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