Together we create steel for a decarbonized society

For decades, FB Ketju has relied on Ovako’s high-performance steel to manufacture durable conveyor chains that maximize productivity, reliability and sustainability.

Research comparing leaded and lead-free steels shows similar or better machinability, supporting the feasibility of lead-free alternatives when process parameters are managed.

For the fourth year in a row, Ovako is named one of Sweden’s most attractive employers, with focus on sustainable development, fossil-free steel and an inclusive workplace.

For over 40 years, VETTER has trusted Ovako steel to deliver strength, safety and reliability in the toughest environments. Discover how precision materials raise fork performance worldwide.

Behind every steel order is more than schedules—it’s communication, flexibility, and people making things happen. With 29 yrs experience, Ulla Kaski shares the 5 top customer questions.

Meet the women shaping the future of steel. In this International Women’s Day story, Ovako colleagues share their experiences, challenges and advice from working in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is redefining global steelmaking. Discover how CBAM affects emissions, import costs, and what it means for steel producers like Ovako—and why cleaner, low-carbon technologies are the way forward.

Using ammonia as an alternative fuel introduces unique corrosion and cracking risks for steel components. Ovako’s advanced lean alloy steels are designed to overcome these challenges and support the shift toward carbon-free combustion.

Discover how our innovative Hybrid Steel® achieves superior corrosion resistance despite high aluminum content, with a new Corrosion Resistance Index (CRI) developed to predict performance where traditional PREN falls short.

Step into the world of the steel industry with our new podcast Stålverket. We bring you inspiring stories from engineers, insights into sustainable production, and a unique glimpse into life at our high-tech steel plants

NiKrom III is Ovako’s next-generation coating for hydraulic piston rods—delivering superior durability and corrosion resistance without hexavalent chrome. Proven in harsh mining environments and ready for large-scale adoption.

Ovako is uniting strategy, values, and action to create steel that respects both people and planet. The Ovako Way is more than a statement – it’s a living commitment to drive real change.

We are happy and proud that Ovako has once again been nominated as a "Career Company" for 2025. This nomination is not only a recognition of our work at the corporate level but also a testament to the efforts being made locally at our sites in Hofors…

Green steel is generating a lot of media buzz, but just what does that really mean? What factors should customers consider for sustainability? Vendela Stenius, Ovako’s Sustainability and Communications Specialist, explains why we ground our claims in hard…

Ovako’s apprenticeship program offers a hands-on way to become a professional in metal refining. Henri Luostarinen and Marjo Saarela both started this journey with different backgrounds but share the same goal: to gain a new profession in a stable and…

The Young Professional Network is Ovako's network for young professionals under 40 years old. The initiative was launched in response to the realization that there was a need to support and retain our young talents.

With more than a thousand world records under its belt, Eleiko has long been the barbell of choice among weightlifters worldwide. How did a small, family-owned Swedish company that specialized in waffle irons become the world’s most highly regarded…

Ovako is proud to be recognized for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and creating an inclusive workplace where employees can grow and make a positive impact.

We are very pleased that Ovako has been awarded the Career Company Award 2025 (Karriärföretagen) and Sweden's most attractive employer. The Career Company award is presented to employers who offer unique career and development opportunities for students…

Welcome to our celebration of International Women's Day. Today, we are thrilled to spotlight the extraordinary women who are at the forefront of our company, spearheading a transformation in the steel industry towards a more modern and relevant era.

To run a profitable business, farmers need strong, reliable and lightweight plows. Using steel provided by Ovako and other suppliers, the Kverneland Group’s factory in Klepp, Norway, is producing plows that meet farmers’ demanding requirements.

Ovako is now able to combine the advantages of forging and rolling processes to produce black bar at outer diameters up to 230 mm. Jimmy Gran, VP and Head of Product Unit Black Bar - Ovako BU Hofors- Hellefors, explains the benefits of the new production…

Today’s forestry machine operators can command a premium for products with a low environmental footprint. According to consulting firm McKinsey, consumers in Europe and the US will pay at least five percent more for green buildings, furniture and…

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…

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…

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…

Traditionally, steels were classified into four categories: tool steel, stainless steel, engineering steel and maraging steels. That mold was broken in 2017 with the launch of our Hybrid Steel – a new family of grades with an innovative alloying…

“Industry is facing a challenge from growing lead times for remelted steel”, says – Stefan Czeczor, Dip -ing. Manager Technical Customer Support. Stefan continues “in some cases, suppliers are quoting lead times of two years, with a minimum order quantity…

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.

Björn Olsson, Group Application Specialist and segment manager for rock tools, explains how the Steel Navigator is a platform that helps customers maximise value and highlights future developments.

As a leading European manufacturer of engineering steel, we at Ovako see a well-functioning IT organization as a central part of the business. Ovako wants to create a sustainable IT organization for the future by strengthening the team with additional…

When our electrolyzer ramps up to start full-scale production after the summer break, it will enable us to cut our CO2 emissions by 20,000 tonnes per year by reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. As one of the largest electrolyzers in Europe, the plant…

On January 9, Nicklas Magnusson joined Ovako as Process Development Manager - Climate & Environment. He will now report to Katarina Kangert, Ovako's Head of Sustainability and EHS.

Ovako employees in the Nordic region can get the opportunity to travel to Japan for up to three weeks, or possibly longer for R&D projects.

With custom WR-Steel components, improved safety, and extreme testing, the jolly old man is ready to deliver millions of presents faster and stronger than ever. Discover how Christmas magic meets cutting-edge engineering!

As we are celebrating the International Women´s Day worldwide we would like to highlight some of the women in our company who is changing the steel industry to something more modern and relevant.

For Tinsley Bridge Ltd., a leading manufacturer of steel torsion and suspension bars for the automotive industry, its product goals have always been optimum strength and light weight – a challenging combination.

Since the 1st of January 2022 we counterbalance all our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission and became carbon neutral. We will gradually decrease the offset mechanism as we continue to invest in new technology and improve our processes.

In the competitive world of car racing, teams are always looking for ways to reduce the weight of their cars without sacrificing reliability. To this end, Mats Karlsson, owner and founder of a workshop specialized in designing transmission components for…

We are very pleased that Ovako has been awarded the Career Company Award 2025 (Karriärföretagen) and Sweden's most attractive employer. The Career Company award is presented to employers who offer unique career and development opportunities for students…

Julia Hermansson has been a controller at Ovako Hällefors since 2017. Her role as a controller includes preparing and following up business plans, budgets and financial statements to analyze and evaluate operational performance. When the opportunity arose…

Sebastian Smed started his personal journey at Ovako as a summer temp in 2010 - but Sebastian is actually the fourth generation in an unbroken line of the Smed family to work at Ovako in Hällefors. Ever since that summer, he has continued progressing…

A series of trade shows for the engineering contracting industry has prompted us at Ovako to reflect on the value of meeting face to face. We joined the Alihankinta Subcontractor, Tampere in September, MSV International Engineering Fair in Brno in October…

We have merged our sales units covering Scandinavia, Finland and the Baltics to create a new unit serving customers in our home market of the Nordic and Baltic countries. The new team includes around 15 people in direct sales, as well as a further 40 at…

French industrial manufacturer BSA Groupe has boosted its efficiency by switching to Ovako’s SP-Bar as a raw material for peeled bar. BSA processes steel products and other alloys for manufacturers in the automotive, pharmaceutical, construction…

Machinability of steel can have a big impact on the bottom line. By optimizing machine operations, a manufacturer can extend tool life, increase output and minimize waste.

Thomas Björk, PhD, Group Technical Specialist, Ovako Sweden AB, outlines a recent research program that shows both recycled steel and ore-based steel are equally good as raw materials for automotive crankshafts.

In the high-stress and elevated temperature applications found in mechanical power transmission systems and engines, the choice of material for critical components makes a huge difference to performance, reliability and lifetime.

Wrecking bars are invaluable tools for prying apart objects and pulling out nails. Yet, despite its sturdy appearance, a poor-quality bar made from inferior material can snap unexpectedly under pressure, putting workers at risk. That’s why Hultafors, the…

Aristotle said, “nature abhors a vacuum”. But our customers are loving the impact of vacuum treatment on the high-quality steel produced by our Smedjebacken mill in Sweden. This follows a €11 million investment in a Vacuum Tank Degassing (VTD) facility…

We have overcome travel restrictions during the pandemic by working digitally to achieve the annual quality management certifications for our mills. Maintaining certifications is essential for us to continue supplying our customers. Therefore, we have…

In mining, construction, and agriculture, wear is inevitable. Using wear-resistant WR-Steel and smart design, engineers can extend machine life, reduce repair costs, and minimize downtime, helping operators get more from their equipment in tough conditions.

Abrasive wear shortens the life of equipment in agriculture, construction, mining and other industries. When a machine experiences excessive wear and tear, it has to come out of service and go for repair or be replaced completely.

Our Material Data Sheets (MDS) module is an important extension to Ovako’s digital Steel Navigator. With just a few clicks of a mouse it enables you to search a database of hundreds of steel grades to compare options and select the best steel for your…

We have developed a unique online tool, called the Piston Rod Predictor, to compare the resistance of different steel grades to buckling in piston rod applications. The emphasis is on buckling because it is the key design consideration for hydraulic…

Together with Linde Gas AB, Ovako have completed the world’s first successful full-scale trial in a production environment of using hydrogen to heat steel before rolling. The use of hydrogen in combustion would have a great positive effect on the…

Ovako has developed Hybrid Steel to merge the unique properties of tool steel, maraging steel and stainless steel into one high-performance steel grade that also offers the production economy of conventional engineering steels.

Steve Ooi is an Ovako Group R&D technical specialist based in England, at the University of Cambridge’s prestigious Maxwell Centre. We asked him to tell us about his background and to answer some questions about the particular benefits of Hybrid Steel.

Jan-Erik Andersson, Senior Group Technical Specialist, Ovako R&D answers our questions about the new Hybrid Steel family.

Sustainably-sourced steel can help OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer) deliver climate-smart products and reduce their overall carbon footprint – and in turn attract environmentally conscious customers and respond to tightening legislation.

To make our steel strong, Ovako takes precise control of three key factors: 1. How the steel is cooled from its molten state 2. Its microstructure – the very small scale structure seen under a microscope 3. Its chemical composition – both the carbon…