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  • Saiva Zalkalns

    Director and Head of Group Communications


    Kungsträdgårdsgatan 10 P.O. Box 1721 SE-111 87 Stockholm, Sweden
    +46 (0) 8 622 13 17
    https://www.ovako.com/

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    Working at Ovako is like a hidden gem. We offer an innovative work environment, fantastic development opportunities, and a strong focus on sustainability. Through the podcast, we want to communicate these values while giving insight into the unique life of an engineer at our steel plants.
    Saiva Zalkalns, Director and Head of Group Communications at Ovako
    Stålverket offers engineering students a rare opportunity to get to know our employees a little better and truly understand why Ovako is a place where they can build their careers – all while contributing to a sustainable future.
    Martin Egholt Falck, Head of Talent Acquisition and People Development at Ovako
    This investment underscores our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and sustainability in our operations. The new STATCOM system will not only meet today's stringent requirements but also enhance our productivity and reduce energy consumption
    Nicholas Källsäter, President Business Unit SmeBox
    We are pleased and proud to be trusted again by Ovako to deliver our proven advanced SVC Light® STATCOM technology that will contribute to and ensure increased stability and reliability in the steel mill production at Smedjebacken
    Anna Svensson, Head of Power Quality Solutions at Hitachi Energy
    At Ovako, we are committed to making a positive impact on the world. Our sustainability report reflects our ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable and responsible future, and we are excited to continue this journey with our stakeholders
    Marcus Hedblom, President and CEO of Ovako
    By intensifying our partnership with Ovako, we are advancing our ongoing improvement work for sustainability in the fitness and weightlifting equipment industry. Together, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in terms of environmental stewardship and product quality
    Erik Blomberg, CEO Eleiko
    Our longstanding relationship with Eleiko is built on a shared vision for sustainability and excellence. This enhanced collaboration is a testament to our dedication to developing leading carbon-efficient steel solutions that not only meet but exceed our sustainability goals
    Marcus Hedblom, President and CEO of Ovako
    This investment decision further improves our competitiveness, emphasizes stability and strengthens our position as a world leader of carbon-neutral steel
    Klaus Enwald, President of the Imatra mill
    The new equipment will increase productivity and quality and at the same time, further improve safety
    Kari Välimaa, Director of the Product Unit Steel and Rolling
    After an extensive period of joint testing and quality assurance measures, we are confident that Smedjebacken is well-equipped to supply FNsteel with substantial volumes of the highest quality.
    Nicholas Källsäter, President Business Unit SmeBox.
    Our commitment to sustainability is unwavering. This partnership with Ovako is an exciting milestone on our journey, which will allow us to produce low embodied carbon wire rod products from our processing facility. FNsteel is proud to take this step towards a more sustainable future.
    Matthijs van der Schoot, Managing Director FNsteel
    Our partnership with Ovako reflects our dedication to reducing carbon footprint across our supply chain. Together with our partners we work continuously for a better tomorrow and to be the natural choice for steel and metals.
    Fredrik Haglund, President at Tibnor
    This campaign is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the spirit this company embodies, because Ovako is a fantastic place to develop yourself as well as creating impact from day one. We hope this will provide the visibility that allows us to elaborate on how you can be a part of a decarbonized future
    Martin Egholt, Head of Talent Acquisition & People Development 
    Our aim is to attract talented people who dare to think differently and challenge the status quo. We hope that this campaign will stand out and attract more graduate students and make Ovako more visible”
    Saiva Zalkalns, Director and Head of Group Communications   
    Today is a proud moment for me and everyone at Ovako. Here, we are showcasing the path to achieving fossil-free industrial high-temperature heat. It's fantastic to see visitors from all over the world here in Hofors. We look forward to sharing our experiences and assisting other stakeholders in reducing their emissions.
    Marcus Hedblom, President and CEO of the Ovako Group
    The Sustainability report proves Ovako's ongoing commitment to leading the way in the transition towards a sustainable society. It reaffirms our dedicated work to reach our climate targets and supplying steel products based on carbon neutral production. I believe teamwork makes the dream work. By collaborating closely with multiple partners to pursue common goals, we can accomplish significantly more, and I take immense pride in our collective achievements!
    Marcus Hedblom, President and CEO of Ovako.
    – I would like to emphasize the importance of collaborative efforts that transcend industry boundaries and prioritize solutions yielding substantial and immediate climate benefits.
    Marcus Hedblom, CEO and Group President of Ovako. 
    -There is a lot of work behind this and we, together with our partners, are extremely happy that the hydrogen plant will soon be in operation. It is an important step for the climate and for Ovakos journey towards zero emissions,
    Rickard Qvarfort, Business Unit Manager Hofors-Hellefors.
    To stretch our efforts even further we have decided to take up the challenge and join in the Polestar 0 project, committed to collaborate on the Polestar moon-shot goal to produce a truly climate-neutral car by 2030,
    Marcus Hedblom, CEO of Ovako
    The industry’s journey towards net zero bearing production is accelerating and this milestone illustrates both our leading position and the importance of collaboration. Ovako and SKF have a long history together and this is yet another tangible example of how we are working towards more circular industrial development,
    Rickard Gustafson, President and CEO of SKF
    In 2016 we made great progress with Ovako’s restructuring program and the group delivered increased sales volumes and an operating result that was significantly improved over the previous year. Despite the fact that Ovako’s financial performance is still not satisfactory and much work remains, I can say that Ovako is well positioned to face future challenges
    Marcus Hedblom, President and CEO at Ovako
    Although there is still a lot of uncertainty about the long-term development for the industry, we are pleased to see that the positive trend we saw at the end of 2016 has continued into 2017
    Marcus Hedblom, President and CEO at Ovako
    These investments in Hofors mean we can now double the format of some of our ingots, from 4.2 tons to 8.4 tons, allowing us to remain relevant, grow and take market share in an industry of the future. The program is also a preparation for the potential to handle even larger formats, making it an investment for the future
    Carl-Michael Raihle, President Ovako Hofors
    Ovako demonstrated clear operational and financial improvements in 2016. We made great progress in the restructuring program that began just over a year ago, and we delivered increased sales volumes and operating results that were considerably better than in the previous year. Overall, this gave results in most areas for the full-year that were much better than in the previous year. Despite this our financial results are still not satisfactory and much work remains for us on the road to becoming one of the world’s most successful steel companies
    Marcus Hedblom, President and CEO at Ovako
    The second quarter of 2016 was characterized by increased demand. Order intake strengthened further, and was 12 percent better than in the corresponding period of the previous year.
    Marcus Hedblom, President and CEO
    We are reinforcing the program as a proactive way of meeting the current market conditions and securing the future success of Ovako. We will use all our resources to manage personnel redundancies in a responsible way
    Marcus Hedblom, President and CEO
    Ovako has continued to develop its operations in the first quarter 2016 in order to compete more effectively in the challenging global market. Low industrial activity and increased imports into Europe put additional demands on Ovako's activities in both production and sales.
    Marcus Hedblom, President and CEO
    I would like to welcome Johan to Ovako, where he will contribute with his broad financial and managerial experience from international business, and support Ovako in its future success
    Marcus Hedblom, CEO and President
    We have plenty to be proud of, even though the market is challenging. We offer clean steel, we are a world leader in a number of product areas, and we are contributing to a more sustainable society and a cleaner world
    Marcus Hedblom, President and CEO
    2015 was a challenging year, and the weak demand that marked the year continued into the fourth quarter. However, in the fourth quarter, order intake increased by 3 percent compared to the previous year.
    Marcus Hedblom
    I would like to thank Finn and Björn for their commitment and important contribution in the board supporting the strategic repositioning of Ovako
    Joakim Olsson
    I am delighted to get the trust to take on this challenge. We have developed a clear strategy based on technological leadership, strong customer focus and operational efficiency. A key effort the coming years is to implement our restructuring program, where the focus lies on increased cost efficiency and productivity. The challenges in an international and very competitive environment are many; I am convinced that Ovako has a very good potential and capability of succeeding.
    Marcus Hedblom, new CEO at Ovako
    We wish to thank Tom Erixon for his contribution of several years of strong leadership in turbulent times. Senior and competent management teams have been recruited to the local sites. Furthermore Ovako has strengthened the product development and marketing towards our customers as well as expanded the sale organizations in Europe and Asia. Important measures to increase efficiency have also been taken. The Board of Directors fully supports the initiated restructuring program that was launched recently and wishes Tom Erixon further success in his new position.
    Finn Johnsson, Chairman of the Board
    The third quarter was challenging for Ovako, with a significantly worse business climate than in the first half. Despite this, the sales volume was slightly better than in the same quarter last year.
    Tom Erixon
    We are operating in a market with low expected growth over the next three years. The European production capacity in engineering steel is dimensioned for the market peak in 2007, and this is reflected at Ovako too in terms of overcapacity. This is not sustainable in the long term. Hence, we have decided to take action now in order to reduce costs and ensure the future strength of our business.
    Tom Erixon, CEO at Ovako
    We have worked extensively to identify applications where our residual products generate added value. It is therefore gratifying that NCC Roads regards our steel slag as an important component in building sustainable roads
    Torbjörn Sörhuus, Quality & Environment Manager at Ovako Bar SmeBox
    Demand for hot-rolled and processed tube has not been at the level we expected for some time now. Consequently, it makes sense to adjust the workforce to the current rate of production. We hope to manage the redundancy in 2015.
    Carl-Michael Raihle, President of the Ovako Tube and Ring business area
    The market was stable during the second quarter and remained at the level of the same period last year. Ovako experienced a positive development in important customer applications such as renewable energy and fuel injection applications.
    Tom Erixon
    We are delighted to welcome Janne to Ovako. He will make an excellent contribution to the group's focus on efficient processes and customer orientation
    Tom Erixon
    The first quarter showed a significant recovery after a weak ending in 2014.
    Tom Erixon
    This acquisition allows us to broaden our offer to customers in the Finnish market and to enhance our contacts with end customers for all Ovako's products
    Tom Erixon
    Some of our most demanding customers tell us that safety in cold climates is an increasingly urgent priority. Many are under pressure to comply with demanding oil and gas or shipbuilding standards. Nobody wants to see an accident or unscheduled maintenance when temperatures drop to -40°C and below
    Göran Nyström
    Some of the world’s most quality-oriented original equipment manufacturers are already using our IQ-Steel and BQ-Steel grades in order to handle the strain of higher and more complex loads. We see great opportunities in expanding this scope for industries that are facing new design requirements and need lighter, stronger solutions
    Göran Nyström
    The gradual market improvement that started mid 2013 continued in the first half of 2014. Markets slowed again in the second half of 2014, with order intake and invoicing ending somewhat lower than in 2013.
    Tom Erixon
    Tibnor Oy is a successful company with extensive experience as a distributor for companies including Ovako in the Finnish market. The acquisition of Tibnor Oy means that Ovako can broaden our customer offering in the Finnish market and enhance our contact with end customers regarding all of Ovako's products.
    Tom Erixon, President and CEO of Ovako
    Ovako created the first boron steels in the 1960s, and the performance of WR-Steel confirms that we are still the market leaders today
    Göran Nyström
    Following a strong first half, Ovako's development continued to be stable during the third quarter.
    Tom Erixon
    The positive earnings trend that began in the autumn of 2013 continued during the second quarter. The efficiency programme for 2014 is on track, and productivity has increased significantly in the first half.
    Tom Erixon
    We are happy that our bid has been successful and that we have had a shared view about how Ascometal should be developed going forward
    Tom Erixon
    Ovako’s sales continued to strengthen during the first quarter of this year, and have now experienced a positive trend since September last year
    Tom Erixon
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