Strong Performance in Special Steels
Despite a challenging market, SSAB's Special Steels division maintained strong demand from the mining industry and stable prices, which contributed to good results. The division expects significantly higher shipments in Q1 2025.
Strategic Investments in Lulea
SSAB is undertaking significant strategic investments in Lulea, including transitioning from a blast furnace to electric arc furnaces and building a cold mill complex. This will enhance production flexibility, reduce CO2 emissions by 50% for SSAB Corporation, and increase production capacity for advanced high-strength steels.
Automotive Segment Growth
SSAB Europe achieved record sales to the automotive industry, growing the market despite a general decline in automotive production. This is a key area for investment in capacity expansion.
Safety Performance
The company's focus on safety led to a record safety level of 0.75, showcasing a strong safety culture and improvement in safety behaviors.
Strong Net Cash Position
SSAB ended the year with a strong net cash position, maintaining a stable balance sheet that supports future investments.