ABOUT OVAKO
A world of Steel
Ovako is one of the largest recyclers of steel scrap in the Nordics and is engaged in responsible business across the entire supply chain.
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History
The base of Ovako is built on solid Nordic steel production know-how. The forerunners of Ovako were founded over 300 years ago. Manufacturing began in Hofors, followed by Boxholm and Hällefors in the 18th century, and by Smedjebacken in 1856.
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Management
President and CEO Marcus Hedblom and Ovako´s Group Executive Management Team.
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Our business
Ovako is a leading European manufacturer of engineering steel for customers in the bearing, transportation and manufacturing industries.
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Global strength in specialty steel
The collaboration between Nippon Steel, Sanyo Special Steel and Ovako is focused on bringing out the best in each other to achieve one common goal: making our customers more successful than ever.
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Production sites
These production flows result in a broad customer offering, enabling Ovako to provide solutions to its customers from a broad range of industries, based on several different needs.
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Our hydrogen plant
The hydrogen plant will be used to heat steel with hydrogen before rolling, making Ovako the first producer in the world to use this technology.
News
Discover STÅLVERKET – Ovako's New Podcast
In the fall of 2024, we launched our podcast STÅLVERKET, where we invite listeners into the fascinating world of steel production. Listen now!