Steel Mills
CRU: SSAB to expand Mobile plate mill
Written by CRU
September 4, 2024
SSAB plans to spend $12 million to boost production capacity at its electric-arc furnace (EAF) plate mill in Mobile, Ala.
The Sweden-based steelmaker will do that by expanding the existing furnace there. Shot blast equipment will also be upgraded.
The expanded capacity is expected to come online late next year. The mill currently has an annual capacity of 1.25 million tons, according to SMU’s records.
“Growing SSAB here in Alabama is a priority for our company. SSAB Special Steels’ strategic objective is to increase QT (quenching and tempering) capacity, and Mobile plays a significant role in achieving this,” Andy Bramstedt, general manager of SSAB Alabama, told local media.
The Mobile mill is part of SSAB Special Steels, whose strategic objectives include increasing quenched-and-tempered capacity.
The plant primarily produces plate steel for heavy machinery, ships, wind towers, railway wagons, and other uses. It also offers coil slitting, blasting, painting, and heat-treatment services.
This article was first published by CRU. To learn more about CRU’s services, visit www.crugroup.com.
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