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Martti Sassi, President of the Business Area Ferrochrome. © Outokumpu

 
15.02.23 – Optimize ferrochrome production capacity

Optimize ferrochrome production capacity

Outokumpu restarts the 3rd ferrochrome furnace earlier than planned

In mid February, Outokumpu restarted one of its three ferrochrome furnaces. Due to high electricity prices, the furnace was temporarily shut down in September ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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Heikki Malinen, CEO of Outokumpu, and Guido Kerkhoff, CEO of Klöckner & Co, at Outokumpu's finishing plant in Terneuzen, the Netherlands. © Outokumpu

 
23.01.23 – Outokumpu’s emission-minimized stainless steel

Outokumpu’s emission-minimized stainless steel

Cooperation with steel distributor Klöckner+Co started

Outokumpu is starting cooperation with Klöckner+Co, one of the largest producer-independent distributors of steel and metal products, by delivering the ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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“The further delay of the restarting of the furnace is a difficult but necessary measure in an utterly exceptional situation.” says Martti Sassi, President, business area Ferrochrome. © Outokumpu

 
14.11.22 – On our own behalf - Wire

On our own behalf - Wire

Week 45/2022 in retrospect

Here, we present you the top articles from our four categories. This week, the most read one comes from the category „Business“. Von  Daniel Keienburg
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Avesta-scrab-yard. © Outokumpu

 
01.11.22 – Outokumpu aims to improve its energy efficiency significantly

Outokumpu aims to improve its energy efficiency significantly

Amidst the European energy crisis

Outokumpu has decided to significantly increase its energy efficiency improvement target and prioritize related investments in 2023 and 2024. Von  Jörg Dambock
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“The further delay of the restarting of the furnace is a difficult but necessary measure in an utterly exceptional situation.” says Martti Sassi, President, business area Ferrochrome. © Outokumpu

 
28.10.22 – Restriction of the ferrochrome production

Restriction of the ferrochrome production

Outokumpu completed the change negotiations

Outokumpu has completed its change negotiations related to the company’s plans to further restrict the ferrochrome production and to delay the restart ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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“We hope that politicians will take an active role in stabilizing the energy market environment,” says Martti Sassi, President, business area Ferrochrome. © Outokumpu

 
18.10.22 – Restart delay at least until the end of the first quarter of 2023

Restart delay at least until the end of the first quarter of 2023

Outokumpu plans to continue to restrict its ferrochrome production

The price of electricity remains exceptionally high and the situation on the energy market has not eased since Outokumpu announced on September 6 its decision ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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“Energy prices have increased significantly, which has had a negative impact on our cost competitiveness compared to our non-European competitors”, says Martti Sassi, President, business area Ferrochrome. © Outokumpu

 
07.09.22 – After a maintenance break due to the elevated electricity price

After a maintenance break due to the elevated electricity price

Outokumpu will delay restart of ferrochrome furnace

Due to exceptionally high energy prices and an unstable energy market, stainless steel producer Outokumpu has decided to delay the restart of one of its ... Von  Jörg Dambock