ABS launches new steel distribution center in Sweden
Acciaierie Bertoli Safau (ABS), the steel division of Italian equipment manufacturer Danieli, is expanding its presence in Northern Europe by opening a new distribution and service center in Sweden.
The plant, located in Vernamo, southern Sweden, will become part of the ABS Steel Nordic division and is scheduled to open next summer, Kallanish said.
The new center will complement the existing ABS sales office and will serve customers in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark. He will provide customized services, as well as technical assistance to regional engineering companies.
"ABS Steel Nordic marks an important step in the company's international development. Vernamo has a powerful production base and excellent infrastructure. With this project, we are strengthening our presence in Northern Europe by offering certified steel, specialized services and high-performance solutions," says Marco Di Giacomo, Executive Director of ABS.
The site will be developed in partnership with Aspehof Fastigheter, a Swedish real estate company that specializes in sustainable logistics and industrial projects.
Sweden currently accounts for about 10% of total ABS sales in Europe, excluding Italy. In 2012, ABS entered the segment of Swedish specialty grade steels.
The Varnamo center's warehouse will feature a full range of special steels, including hot-rolled products, as well as ground and forged products made of carbon, hardened and tempered materials, as well as microalloyed steels with diameters from 20 to 300 mm.
It will serve customers in the mechanical engineering, automotive, mining, oil and gas, and other high-performance industries. Fully automated cutting lines using the latest digital technologies and process control technologies will be installed at the plant.
The investments are in line with the company's strategy to grow in markets with firm commitments to sustainable development. The steel mill will invest a total of 800 million euros ($926.83 million) until 2029 in decarbonization with the aim of reducing emissions by 30% by 2030.
Natalia Capra France
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