Outokumpu Oyj
Outokumpu stainless steel creates a first ever maintenance free boat

DGAP-News: Outokumpu Oyj

22.09.2014 / 10:00

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OUTOKUMPU OYJ
TRADE PRESS RELEASE
September 22, 2014 at 11.00 am EET


Outokumpu duplex stainless steel is used in the first ever boat built entirely
out of stainless steel. The boat represents true innovation in the shipbuilding
industry. The use of high strength and durable duplex stainless steel makes the
boat entirely maintenance free and resistant to hard weather conditions during
the winter. 

Outokumpu's units in Nyby, Avesta and Degerfors in Sweden delivered around five
tonnes of super duplex 2507 stainless steel to the construction of the 10,5
meter-long boat. The boat was constructed and built by Swedish Steel Yachts
(SSY) based in Gävle, Sweden. 

The use of durable super duplex stainless steel grade 2507 in combination with
SSY's patented construction ensures that the hull of the boat can be made
extremely thin without compromising strength. The construction provides a
progressive flexibility, which means that the hull moves in a controlled manner
when subjected to powerful wave pressure. Mirror finish surface on the bottom
of the boat also ensures that water elements don't attach on the boat surface. 

'Commonly boats are produced using glass fiber or carbon steel which requires a
lot of maintenance in the form of painting. With the use of stainless steel, no
maintenance activities are required. Additionally, thanks to the high strength
of duplex, considerable weight savings in the boat structure were achieved
since thinner material could be used,' says Pernilla Wangenborn, sales manager
at Outokumpu's sales office in Sweden. 

The hull and super structure of the boat weighs some 2000 kg which is one third
compared to common steel boats. 

'We are very excited to have completed this flagship boat built entirely out of
stainless steel. Our vision was to construct a boat that honors the long
shipbuilding history in the Gävle region in Sweden and combine it with our
desire to build strong and sustainable boats. The use of stainless steel
enabled us to meet both of these goals,' says Håkan Rosén, SSY. 

The boat called Elvira was christened for its maiden voyage on July 27, 2014.

For more information:

Corporate Communications, tel. +358 9 421 2569

Outokumpu Group



Outokumpu is a global leader in stainless steel. We create advanced materials
that are efficient, long lasting and recyclable - thus building a world that
lasts forever. Stainless steel, invented a century ago, is an ideal material to
create lasting solutions in demanding applications from cutlery to bridges,
energy and medical equipment: it is 100% recyclable, corrosion-resistant,
maintenance-free, durable and hygienic. Outokumpu employs more than 12 000
professionals in more than 30 countries, with headquarters in Espoo, Finland
and shares listed in the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. www.outokumpu.com
News Source: NASDAQ OMX



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Language:    English        
Company:     Outokumpu Oyj  
 
 
             Finland        
ISIN:        FI0009012454   
 
 
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