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We're heading into an exciting fall, even though it's always a bit bittersweet to leave behind the summer and vacation season. Among the exciting things happening this fall, the biggest is undoubtedly the inauguration of our hydrogen plant in Hofors.

Ovako has today published the Sustainability report for Financial Year 2022. The report shows that Ovako continues to lead the way and invites partners to take joint action for a sustainable society.

We thrive on tackling the toughest challenges head-on. We´re not afraid to ask the difficult questions and seek out unconventional solutions.

Customer Value Day 2023 — We hope these stories spark your interest and provide you with fresh insights into the evolving landscape of our industry. As…

There are currently over 100 different definitions of circular economy and the Ellen MacArthur foundation provides one of them. In 2005, Ellen MacArthur set the fastest time for a solo sailor to circle the world. Five years later, she set up the foundation in her name to accelerate the transition to a circular economy.

Safety first is Ovako’s philosophy for every aspect of our operations. In recent years this has led to a strong improvement in our Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) that are now well below the industry average. In fact, we have reduced injuries with sick leave by 95% over the last seven years explains Phetra Ericsson EVP HR, Communication & EHS Ovako Group.

The carbon footprint of a material is just one aspect of a product’s environmental impact. How it is transported also influences the carbon footprint – and the impact can be surprising. Ted Lundström, our Head of Global Logistics, explains why.

Designers of critical components are on a constant quest for materials that are lighter, stronger and capable of handling ever greater and more complex loads. They especially value high mechanical strength. Yet it is metal fatigue that causes the majority of premature failures in service. To combat this, Ovako has focused on developing clean steels in which the small inclusions that give rise to fatigue failure are closely controlled. Patrik Ölund, Head of Group R&D at Ovako explains how this is done.