﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:48:45 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Steel from Raahe in the World’s Largest Cruise Ships</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/steel-from-raahe-in-the-world-s-largest-cruise-ships,c4358386</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5378280</guid><description><![CDATA[Steel produced at SSAB’s Raahe mill plays a key role in the construction of the world’s largest cruise ships. The Raahe site has a long-standing collaboration with the Meyer Turku shipyard—resulting in solutions that combine high quality, delivery reliability and efficient logistics.
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Legend of the Seas. Photos: SSAB

Meyer Turku is currently building massive Icon-class cruise ships for Royal Caribbean Group. The third vessel in the series, Legend of the Seas, has now been completed and will begin sailing in the Mediterranean in July. The fourth and fifth vessels in the series]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SSAB expands steel powder production capacity in Oxelösund</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/ssab-expands-steel-powder-production-capacity-in-oxelosund,c4356988</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5376221</guid><description><![CDATA[SSAB is expanding its facility for steel powder for additive manufacturing in Oxelösund, enabling production at commercial scale, strengthening SSAB’s position in advanced materials, and meeting growing demand for high-performance metal powders for 3D printing. Production is planned to be gradually ramped up from the first quarter of 2028, with a capacity of approximately 350 tonnes per year.
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Additive manufacturing enables the development of stronger, lighter, and more advanced components, while reducing material waste and shortening lead times. The technology has evolved from]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Power line construction to Oxelösund resumes</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/power-line-construction-to-oxelosund-resumes,c4356307</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5375094</guid><description><![CDATA[On May 11, 2026, SSAB announced that the commissioning of the new electric arc furnace (EAF) in Oxelösund would be delayed due to appeals in the permitting process relating to the powerline that will connect the EAF. The appeals have now been withdrawn, and Vattenfall Eldistribution has announced that construction of the power line will resume. Today’s announcement means that the start of production in the new EAF is now expected in the second quarter of 2027.
The construction of the power line intended to supply electricity to the new EAF at SSAB’s steel plant in Oxelösund was paused in]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SSAB delivers decarbonized steel to Vattenfall’s solar park project in Germany</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/ssab-delivers-decarbonized-steel-to-vattenfall-s-solar-park-project-in-germany,c4353704</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5371102</guid><description><![CDATA[SSAB is supplying decarbonized steel to Vattenfall for the construction of the ground-mounted solar park Juliusburg/Krukow in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The steel, SSAB Zero™, is produced from recycled scrap using fossil-free electricity and biogas, resulting in up to 70 percent lower fossil carbon emissions compared to conventional steel.
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SSAB Zero™ will be used in the supporting structures on which the solar panels are mounted. In total, more than 9,000 steel profiles will be used, with a combined weight of 209 tonnes. Although solar power already plays]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SSAB initiates reopening of construction site in Luleå after completion of analysis of causes behind disease symptoms</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/ssab-initiates-reopening-of-construction-site-in-lulea-after-completion-of-analysis-of-causes-behind,c4353035</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5369981</guid><description><![CDATA[This week, SSAB is initiating a controlled restart of the steelworks construction in Luleå after completion of the analysis of the causes behind disease symptoms. Extensive measurements have been carried out where no measurement results have shown concentrations above the applicable limit values, neither in air, gases nor in soil except what was previously known. After consultation with experts in the respective fields, the overall analysis is that symptoms have arisen because of a combination of factors, with exposure to fine dust particles from construction activities being the primary]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 06:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SSAB invests in increased capacity in Special Steels</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/ssab-invests-in-increased-capacity-in-special-steels,c4349584</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5364487</guid><description><![CDATA[SSAB has decided to invest SEK 3.3 billion in a new quenching line in Oxelösund. The investment will expand the capacity of SSAB Specials Steels' most profitable products and has an attractive financial return. Growth in advanced steels is a key in SSAB’s strategy to accelerate premium leadership.
SSAB has decided to invest in a new quenching line (Q&T) in Oxelösund, which will be essential for the ability to grow in advanced wear steels och protection steels, such as Hardox 500Tuf and Armox. The investment is estimated at SEK 3.3 billion over four years and is included in the strategic]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Commissioning of the electric arc furnace in Oxelösund delayed due to permitting process</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/commissioning-of-the-electric-arc-furnace-in-oxelosund-delayed-due-to-permitting-process,c4347412</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5361128</guid><description><![CDATA[SSAB’s conversion of the mill in Oxelösund to fossil-free production is being delayed due to appeals regarding protection of species. The delay relates to permits for the power line that will connect the new electric arc furnace.
Vattenfall Eldistribution, which is responsible for constructing the new power line, has informed that the grid connection will be delayed, impacting the start-up of production at the new electric arc furnace in Oxelösund. SSAB’s construction of the electric arc furnace is proceeding according to plan and production start was planned for early 2027 as previously]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Resolutions adopted at SSAB’s 2026 AGM</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/resolutions-adopted-at-ssab-s-2026-agm,c4341541</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5352289</guid><description><![CDATA[SSAB’s annual general meeting (AGM) was held today, April 28, 2026, in Stockholm. The shareholders were also able to exercise their voting rights by postal voting. The AGM resolved on a dividend of SEK 2.00 per share.
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Adoption of income statement and balance sheet

The AGM adopted the income statement and balance sheet as well as the consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet.

Allocation of result

The AGM resolved on a dividend of SEK 2.00 per share, with Thursday, April 30, 2026 as the record date. The dividend is expected to be distributed by Euroclear]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Report for Q1 2026</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/report-for-q1-2026,c4340995</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5351552</guid><description><![CDATA[Summary

  · Revenue was SEK 25,336 (25,523) million
  · Operating result was SEK 2,201 (1,351) million, better result in SSAB Europe and SSAB Americas
  · Earnings per share was SEK 1.61 (1.13)
  · Net cash was SEK 9.6 (14.4) billion, seasonal build-up of working capital
  · Lost time injury frequency (LTIF) decreased to an all-time low of 0.49 (0.67)
  · Limited direct effects on SSAB from the war in Persian gulf, but customers more cautious
Comments by the CEO

 

SSAB’s operating result for the first quarter of 2026 amounted to SEK 2,201 (1,351) million. The improvement was]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Finland grants significant support to SSAB’s Sustainable World through Steels research and development program</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/business-finland-grants-significant-support-to-ssab-s-sustainable-world-through-steels-research-and-,c4337334</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5346319</guid><description><![CDATA[Business Finland, a Finnish public innovation funding organization, has granted SSAB EUR 20 million in funding for a new Sustainable World through Steels research and development program, aimed at the transition to fossil‑free steel production and the development of low‑carbon products in collaboration with customers.
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SSAB has been selected as one of Business Finland’s new leading companies in the challenge competition launched in spring 2025. With funding from Business Finland, SSAB will initiate a five‑year research and development program titled Sustainable World through Steels.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SSAB and Heidelberg Materials to develop EAF slag into a more sustainable binding agent</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/ssab-and-heidelberg-materials-to-develop-eaf-slag-into-a-more-sustainable-binding-agent,c4336940</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5345826</guid><description><![CDATA[SSAB and Heidelberg Materials are entering a collaboration to develop electric arc furnace slag (EAF slag) into an alternative binder in cement. Research project brings together also leading expertise from universities and Swerim.
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The project aims to develop EAF slag into an efficient and more sustainable alternative binder in cement, known as a Supplementary Cementitious Material (SCM), to reduce the climate footprint of the construction sector. The project has been granted funding of over SEK 20 million through The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth from the Just]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tibnor’s acquisition of Ovako Metals Oy Ab confirmed</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/tibnor-s-acquisition-of-ovako-metals-oy-ab-confirmed,c4336379</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5345033</guid><description><![CDATA[The agreement signed in December 2025 between Ovako and Tibnor, a subsidiary of SSAB, regarding the acquisition of Ovako Metals Oy, the Finnish distribution entity, has now also received approval from the competition authorities. The transaction is expected to be completed in the coming weeks.
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Through the acquisition, Tibnor strengthens its position in the Finnish market. Ovako Metals Oy has strong roots in Finland’s steel and metal industry. The company stocks, processes and distributes steel and metals for the engineering, process and construction industries, primarily in]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Around 3,000 tonnes of SSAB’s high‑strength structural steel and drill piles up to 40 metres long at Kruunuvuorenselkä – Helsinki’s new landmark opens</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/around-3-000-tonnes-of-ssab-s-high-strength-structural-steel-and-drill-piles-up-to-40-metres-long-at,c4335697</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5344114</guid><description><![CDATA[Kruunuvuori Bridge will soon open to the public, forming a new and striking element of Helsinki’s skyline. Linking Laajasalo with the city centre, the bridge is among the largest bridge projects ever undertaken in Finland and exemplifies modern, sustainable infrastructure development. More than 3,000 tonnes of SSAB Domex® structural steel form the backbone of the bridge’s structures. SSAB has also supplied driven piles with special rock shoes, welded at its Oulainen works, in diameters of 1,220 mm and 1,016 mm, as well as drilled piles for the bridge foundations.
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The]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Invitation to SSAB’s briefing of the Q1 report 2026</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/invitation-to-ssab-s-briefing-of-the-q1-report-2026,c4334465</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5342207</guid><description><![CDATA[SSAB invites you to a presentation of the Q1 2026 report at 10.00am CEST on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The report will be published at approximately 7.30am CEST on the same date.
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The report will be presented by SSAB’s President and CEO Johnny Sjöström, and CFO Leena Craelius.

The press conference will be held in English and live webcast on SSAB’s website www.ssab.com.

Link to webcast: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/kqazmr4v

You can also participate in the briefing by telephone. Click on the link below and complete the online registration form. You can choose if you]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:55:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Information regarding illness cases at SSAB construction site in Luleå</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/information-regarding-illness-cases-at-ssab-construction-site-in-lulea,c4332223</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5339272</guid><description><![CDATA[In connection with groundworks at the construction site of SSAB’s new steel mill in Luleå, a total of approximately 20 individuals employed by subcontractors have reported illness-like symptoms. A subset of these has sought medical attention. SSAB has initiated an extended measurement program to identify the root cause of the symptoms. All work at the construction site is paused as a safety measure. Steel production at the Luleå site is proceeding as normal.
A safe work environment is the highest priority for SSAB. SSAB has expanded its program for sampling and measurements in air, soil and]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SSAB’s Annual Report 2025 is published</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/ssab-s-annual-report-2025-is-published,c4322375</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5325313</guid><description><![CDATA[SSAB has today published its Annual Report 2025.
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The Annual Report 2025 comprises the following parts:

-          About SSAB: Provides an overview of the operations in 2025, market development and strategy, as well as a presentation of SSAB's business segments.

-          Reports: Comprises the Corporate Governance Report, the Remuneration Report, the Board of Directors’ Report including the Sustainability Report as well as the Financial Reports. The Sustainability Report is reported in accordance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

The Annual]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Notice to attend the Annual General Meeting 2026</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/notice-to-attend-the-annual-general-meeting-2026,c4322205</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5325138</guid><description><![CDATA[The shareholders of SSAB AB (publ) (company reg. no. 556016-3429) are hereby given notice to the Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1 p.m. The Board of Directors has decided that shareholders may exercise their voting rights at the Annual General Meeting also by postal voting.
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Location

Oscarsteatern, Kungsgatan 63, Stockholm

Admission and registration will commence at 12.00 p.m.

Right to participate and notice of participation

A) PARTICIPATION AT THE MEETING VENUE

A person who wishes to attend the meeting venue in person or by proxy must]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hardox® HiAce steel sets new standard in corrosive wear and high-heat environments</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/hardox--hiace-steel-sets-new-standard-in-corrosive-wear-and-high-heat-environments,c4316588</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5317812</guid><description><![CDATA[The steel solution where abrasion, corrosion and heat meet
At steelmaker SSAB, innovation in wear-resistant materials has taken a decisive step forward. Hardox® HiAce is engineered to outperform conventional abrasion-resistant (AR) steels, stainless steels and even ceramics in environments where wear, corrosion and elevated temperatures combine. It offers the same excellent hardness, yield strength and toughness as the renowned Hardox® 450 wear plate.

 

Unlike traditional materials that often excel only in one dimension, Hardox® HiAce delivers a combination of:

 

  · Superior]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:24:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Waste heat from SSAB Hämeenlinna feeds into Loimua’s district heating network</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/waste-heat-from-ssab-hameenlinna-feeds-into-loimua-s-district-heating-network,c4305473</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5303036</guid><description><![CDATA[The heating and cooling plant built by energy company Loimua at SSAB’s Hämeenlinna site is now complete and operational. The plant utilizes waste heat from SSAB Hämeenlinna in the city’s district heating network and covers about 15% of Hämeenlinna’s district heating needs.
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“This project supports SSAB’s sustainability goals. It’s great that industrial waste heat can be used for city heating in this way. We have previously delivered small amounts of heat energy recovered from the flue gases of galvanizing line 2 to Loimua, and the cooperation has worked well,” says Mikko Lepistö,]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Noise-reducing engine silencer made from decarbonized SSAB Zero™ steel</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/noise-reducing-engine-silencer-made-from-decarbonized-ssab-zero--steel,c4300318</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5296575</guid><description><![CDATA[SSAB and JTK Power have jointly developed the world’s first marine industry engine silencer made from low-emission SSAB Zero™ steel.
[A large black pipe in a roomAI-generated content may be incorrect.] Photo: Esa Siltaloppi
 

SSAB supplied JTK with approximately four tonnes of SSAB Zero™ steel produced using fossil-free energy and recycled steel.

SSAB Zero™ steel, manufactured in an electric arc furnace from recycled steel, reduces the steel’s CO₂ equivalent emissions by up to 77% compared to SSAB’s blast furnace-produced hot-rolled steel. This material choice cuts the emissions of]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Year-end report 2025</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/year-end-report-2025,c4298709</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5294476</guid><description><![CDATA[The fourth quarter

  · Revenue was SEK 22,106 (23,615) million
  · Operating result was SEK 756 (487) million
  · Earnings per share were SEK 0.44 (0.48)
  · Net cash was SEK 11.6 (17.8) billion
  · The Board proposes a dividend of SEK 2.00 (2.60) per share for the financial year 2025
Comments by the CEO

SSAB’s operating result for the fourth quarter of 2025 amounted to SEK 756 (487) million, representing an increase of SEK 269 million compared to the previous year, mainly driven by an improved operating result from SSAB Americas. The quarter was impacted by SEK 1,020 (690) million]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SSAB and Rheinmetall sign agreement for fossil-free steel deliveries</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/ssab-and-rheinmetall-sign-agreement-for-fossil-free-steel-deliveries,c4296154</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5291184</guid><description><![CDATA[SSAB and German defense and technology company Rheinmetall have signed a letter of intent for the supply of fossil-free steel. This marks a significant milestone, as Rheinmetall becomes the first defense equipment manufacturer to adopt decarbonized steel in its production - paving the way for a new generation of sustainable products.
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Rheinmetall is a leading global systems supplier in the defense sector and a key innovator in civilian technologies. The collaboration will begin with deliveries of SSAB Zero™, with volumes increasing over time. Future deliveries will also include]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Invitation to SSAB’s briefing of the Year-end report 2025</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/invitation-to-ssab-s-briefing-of-the-year-end-report-2025,c4292357</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5286500</guid><description><![CDATA[SSAB invites you to a presentation of the Year-end report of 2025 at 9.30am CET on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The report will be published at approximately 7.30am CET on the same date.
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The report will be presented by SSAB’s President and CEO Johnny Sjöström, and CFO Leena Craelius.

The press conference will be held in English and live webcast on SSAB’s website www.ssab.com.

Link to webcast: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/66owuqpm

You can also participate in the briefing by telephone. Click on the link below and complete the online registration form. You can choose]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tibnor signs agreement with Ovako to acquire Ovako Metals Oy Ab</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ssab/r/tibnor-signs-agreement-with-ovako-to-acquire-ovako-metals-oy-ab,c4284647</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5276052</guid><description><![CDATA[Tibnor, a subsidiary of SSAB, has signed an agreement with Ovako to acquire Ovako Metals Oy, a distribution entity in Finland. The acquisition is subject to regulatory competition approval in Finland.
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With the planned acquisition of Ovako Metals Oy, Tibnor is set to strengthen its position in the Finnish market by taking over a well-established distributor with roots in the Finland’s steel and metals industry.

Ovako Metals Oy stocks, processes and distributes steel and metals for the engineering, process and construction industries, mainly in Finland. The company has]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:55:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>