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SSAB announces $74M expansion in Alabama
Written by Stephanie Ritenbaugh
April 30, 2025
SSAB plans to invest about $74 million to expand its heat treat capacity at its Axis, Ala., plant.
The project is expected to start this year and to be completed in 2027.
“This expansion will bolster our capacity to produce high-strength steel brands such as Hardox and Strenx and will also increase SSAB Alabama’s truck shipping capacity,” said Andy Bramstedt, general manager of SSAB Alabama.
The project includes the construction of a new building with a state-of-the-art tempering furnace and improvements to the infrastructure. The project is expected to create 12 jobs, according to the Swedish steelmaker.
“This investment will not only expand our capacity for niche products, which are in high demand, but also enable us to offer a broader product range from our Alabama facility. This will enhance our offerings to customers primarily in North and South America,” said Kjell Baeckman, head of sales Special Steels, SSAB.
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