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SSAB Americas wins steel industry environmental award

focus on producing steel products using a planet-friendly process. The company launched EcoSmart in 2016 as a way to promote its sustainable steelmaking process, which results in more than 60 per cent fewer CO 2 emissions than the North American steel industry average. SSAB’s environmental initiatives have also resulted in reduced waste, greater energy efficiency and enhanced recycling efforts. Jon Howley, director, environment for SSAB Americas, accepted the honour at the awards dinner. “With this award, we have shown that environmental sus- tainability is at the core of what we do at SSAB,” said Mr Howley. “We con- tinuously strive to make the least impact possible to our environment, to help create a better world for tomorrow. We are honoured that our efforts are being recognised in the industry and beyond.”

SSAB Americas president Chuck Schmitt expressed great pride in the work of the organisation: “This award solidifies our standing in the North American steel industry. We owe great thanks to our loyal employees, valued customers and other partners who have helped SSAB become a market leader in North America.” The company produces steel plate and coil in the USA at mills in Montpelier (Iowa) and Mobile (Alabama), with offices and support facilities located Chicago, Toronto, Houston and St Paul. SSAB Americas is a division of Nordic- based global steelmaker SSAB. The company was also a finalist for the Steel Producer of the Year award. SSAB AB – Sweden www.ssab.com

North American steelmaker SSAB Amer- icas has won a 2018 American Metal Market (AMM) award for steel excel- lence for environmental responsibility/ stewardship. The company has won this award three out of the last four years, first winning it in 2015. The awards, now in their ninth year, honour companies in the global steel industry as well as those that support the industry. More than 60 finalists in 16 categories were drawn from a large, competitive pool of applicants, and winners were chosen by a panel of judges. SSAB Americas earned the Environ- mental Responsibility award for its achievements in operating as a good steward for the environment. The company’s nomination focused on key projects related to environmental responsibility, most notably its continued

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