SSAB

(IN BRIEF) Business Finland has granted €20 million to SSAB to support a five-year research and development program aimed at advancing fossil-free steel production and low-carbon materials. The initiative, Sustainable World through Steels, will bring together over 200 partners across … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Tibnor has secured regulatory approval for its acquisition of Ovako Metals Oy Ab, a Finnish steel distribution company, with the transaction expected to close in the coming weeks. The deal will allow Tibnor, a subsidiary of SSAB, to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SSAB has officially launched its Strenx® Certified Fabricator network in the Netherlands, naming Joop van Zanten B.V. as the first Dutch company to join. The programme recognises fabricators with demonstrated excellence in producing high-strength steel components and provides … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Swedish steelmaker SSAB has entered a new partnership with EAB to supply fossil-free steel — including SSAB Zero™ — for EAB’s core product lines, which include warehouse fittings, industrial doors, and steel building systems. EAB is already using … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall and Industrikraft have formalized a partnership to develop new nuclear power in Sweden, with Industrikraft acquiring a 20% share in Videberg Kraft AB and investing SEK 400 million. The consortium, which includes leading Swedish companies such as … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SSAB has signed an agreement with Vattenfall to supply 120 tonnes of fossil-free steel for the world’s first large-scale dam gate produced with near-zero carbon emissions. The steel, derived from fossil-free sponge iron developed through the HYBRIT initiative … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) DNV and the Responsible Shipping Initiative have published a study on decarbonizing the short sea dry bulk fleet, revealing that limited incentives for smaller vessels are slowing progress toward IMO 2050 goals. Many ships in the ageing European … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SSAB will purchase high-quality automotive steel scrap from Volvo Cars’ Olofström facility, with deliveries beginning in 2026 and reaching full volume in 2027. The scrap will be processed in SSAB’s new electric arc furnace at the Oxelösund mill, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has earned top marks for its climate and sustainability performance, receiving a CDP A grade for 2024 and ranking #7 globally and #4 in Europe on Corporate Knights’ 2025 sustainability lists. Its CSR strategy focuses on net-zero … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SSAB has finalized a contract with Danieli to deliver a fully automated production solution for its planned 2.5 Mt/year mini-mill in Luleå, Sweden. The facility will feature two electric arc furnaces, advanced refining and vacuum degassing systems, and … Read the full press release →