After entering partnerships with SSAB and Celsa Armeringsstål,
Ovako is a leading European specialty steel manufacturer for bearing, transportation, and manufacturing customers. Since 2019, Ovako has been a subsidiary of
"We have had carbon-neutral steel production since 2022, which we are very proud of, but we have higher ambitions. In our long-term sustainability strategy, we have a zero-emission vision, meaning we need to examine the entire value chain. Therefore, initiating cooperation with SMA and
SMA Mineral and
"Our agreements with some of the world's leading steel companies demonstrate a strong commitment to change. We have a crucial role here together with SMA Mineral and we are ready to do our part to establish future climate-neutral lime facilities to meet the growing demand."
Lime is a crucial input in various industrial processes, and there is significant interest in emission-free quicklime from other industries, such as the paper and pulp sectors. Per Bodén, CCO at SMA Mineral, adds:
"When we presented our ZEQL (Zero Emission Quicklime) concept for electrified and emission-free production of quicklime to our customers, the reception was overwhelming. We clearly see that the demand will continue to grow, which further strengthens our investment in new electrified facilities."
For more information:
Carl-Johan Linér (CEO SaltX Technology) +46 705-32 08 08
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About SMA Mineral:
SMA Mineral is one of the largest lime producers in the Nordic region, supplying burnt lime to industries including steel and pulp & paper. For more information, visit: www.smamineral.se.
About
Ovako manufactures pure, high-quality specialty steel for customers in the bearing, transportation, and manufacturing industries. Their steel enables lightweight, durable, and environmentally friendly products. Ovako's sustainability ambition is high, with carbon-neutral production since
About ZEQL:
ZEQL [sequel] is an industrial partnership for electrified production of burnt lime co-owned by SMA Mineral and
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