Outokumpu is a global leader in stainless steel manufacturing with a rich history and a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability. The company’s main operations are located in Europe and the Americas, serving a wide range of industrial sectors worldwide. As a pioneer in sustainable stainless steel, Outokumpu has introduced innovative solutions to reduce the environmental impact of its products and processes. A recent example is the industry-leading Circle Green® product line, which integrates renewables and low-carbon energy sources, 100% low-emission raw materials, and optimized production processes across the entire value chain to minimize carbon footprint of stainless steel products. Having ambitious sustainability targets, Outokumpu is actively exploring next-generation technologies to further minimize CO2 emissions, with a particular focus on sheet metal production.
Dr. Severi Anttila is Outokumpu’s Principal Expert in R&D, focused on process and product development in stainless steel. He holds a PhD in materials engineering from the University of Oulu. His research spans low-alloy carbon steels and stainless steels, including novel alloy development and pilot-scale production.
Jenni Ekman is an R&D Project Manager at Outokumpu. She holds a master’s degree in materials engineering from Tampere University of Technology. Prior to her current role, she worked extensively on stainless steel rolling, annealing, and pickling.
Hannu-Pekka Heikkinen is the Team Lead at Outokumpu’s Pilot Plant, which has piloted a wide range of novel metal products and processes for more than 40 years. He holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Oulu.