[ SSAB Commences $330 Million Hardening Line in Oxelösund ]

Published: Oct 15, 2026 09:12 (GMT+8)

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Swedish steelmaker SSAB officially began construction of a new $330 million hardening line at its Oxelösund facility in mid-October 2026. The major capital expenditure aligns with the company's aggressive roadmap to introduce fossil-free commercial steel to the market by 2026, significantly streamlining downstream processing capabilities for premium heavy plate products. [SMM Iron Ore]

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