It all started in 1910
Outokumpu's history dates back to 1910 when a substantial copper ore deposit was discovered in Eastern Finland. The company was founded to commence mining and metallurgical operations in the area. Outokumpu Oyj has been listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange in Finland since 1988, and our head office is located in Espoo, Finland. We have production plants in countries such as Finland, Sweden, UK, USA, Canada, Germany and Estonia.

Our aim – No 1 in the world of stainless steel
New markets for stainless steel bring new user needs and the development is explosive. Outokumpu has the resources, the desire and the expertise to lead that development. Currently we have a 25% share of the stainless steel coil market in Europe and an 8% share worldwide. Our desire to be the number one is a strong driving force at all levels within the company. It means, for instance, that we want to reach a top position as an employer and be the most attractive working place in the stainless world.

A worldwide perspective
The Outokumpu Group today is a truly international group. We currently employ approximately 8,000 people in some 30 countries. Our annual sales are approximately 6 billion euros.

Versatile use of our products
Outokumpu’s products can be found in applications within industries such as: food & beverage, pulp & paper, transportation, process industry, electronics, information technology and construction – to name just a few.

Stainless steel – A fully recyclable material
Our product – stainless steel – is a highly modern product: it is corrosion resistant, hygienic and aesthetic. It also has high strength, low lifecycle costs and, last but definitely not least, it is fully recyclable. In other words, our main product – stainless steel – is a contemporary material with excellent green credentials. But also a material of the future.