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News releaseNov 22, 2024
Kanthal wins Sweden’s most prestigious energy prize

Kanthal wins Sweden’s most prestigious energy prize

Kanthal, a division within Alleima Group, has won the E-prize from EON, Aktuell Hållbarhet and Dagens Industri in the energy optimization category. The motivation from the jury: ”With a 90-year-old invention combined with a modern and innovative approach, this year’s winner is paving the way for a fossil-free industry through the electrification of high-temperature processes.”

News releaseNov 12, 2024
Alleima expands power supply for the future

Alleima expands power supply for the future

In order to ensure long term increase of power supply to Sandviken Industrial Park and implement the company's sustainability plans, Alleima is investing in an equipment that will improve power quality and increase energy efficiency. This is the third larger investment Alleima has announced in Sandviken this year.

NewsNov 5, 2024
Alleima India Launches Damini Sakhi for Women’s Safety

Alleima lunches Damini Sakhi for women’s safety

In a proactive step to promote women's safety, Alleima India in collaboration with Hope for the Children Foundation launched the Damini Sakhi program at the police headquarters in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune on October 21, 2024. This initiative highlights Alleima India's commitment to making women's safety a focus area of its CSR Strategy 2024.

NewsOct 10, 2024
Kanthal is nominated for Sweden’s most prestigious energy prize

Kanthal is nominated for Sweden’s most prestigious energy prize

Kanthal, a divsion within Alleima Group, has been nominated to EON's, Aktuell Hållbarhet's and Dagens Industri's E-prize in the category energy optimization. This is the 16th year in a row that the sharpest energy innovations will be awarded.

News releaseSep 23, 2024

Alleima nominated to "Newcomer of the Year 2024”

Alleima, has been nominated Newcomer of the Year by Karriärföretagen. The jury's motivation was: "Alleima has been established itself as a prominent employer through its dedicated work with employer branding. The company has created an inclusive and dynamic working environment that attracts and retains talent.

Feature storySep 10, 2024
Recycling is integral to Alleima’s steel production. Scrap steel is a primary raw material, reducing the need for virgin materials and the associated environmental impact.

Swedish steel: a shortcut to integrating sustainability into operations and products?

Sweden has long been a pioneer in the world for integrating sustainability into business. In fact, the Swedish government has set ambitious climate targets to become the first fossil-free welfare country with net-zero emissions by 2045. In this context of broad societal commitment to clean economic growth, Sweden’s steel producers have also long embraced environmental stewardship in their operations and as steelmaking is one of the biggest emitters of CO2 globally, this is positive news for manufacturers and the construction industry.

NewsAug 26, 2024
Screen showing Alleima Guru AI code

Launch of Alleima Guru – to propel research forward

Alleima Guru, the generative AI solution of Alleima, enables researchers to develop new hypotheses thanks to instant access to the company’s 60,000 research reports. Reports are generated from 160 years of research.

News releaseAug 26, 2024
Alleima receives gold medal from EcoVadis for its sustainability performance

Alleima receives gold medal from EcoVadis for its sustainability performance

Alleima has been awarded with the gold medal by EcoVadis, a leading provider of corporate sustainability ratings. This prestigious recognition of sustainable business practices places Alleima in the top 5% among the more than 130,000 companies assessed worldwide.

News releaseAug 21, 2024
Alleima and KTH enter a strategic partnership

Alleima and KTH enter a strategic partnership

Sandviken-based Alleima, a global manufacturer of high-value-added stainless steel and special alloys, has today signed an agreement with KTH. The partnership aims to deepen collaboration in research and education, enhance scientific excellence, strengthen societal benefits, and increase innovative capacity in addressing the major challenges faced by society today.

News releaseJul 15, 2024
Alleima unveils new compressor valve steel for more sustainable and energy efficient refrigerators and freezers

Alleima unveils new compressor valve steel for more sustainable and energy efficient refrigerators and freezers

Alleima, is thrilled to announce its latest compressor valve steel Freeflex® Versa, a successor of the award-winning Freeflex® Core. The new material contributes to designing smaller, more sustainable and more energy efficient compressors for refrigerators, and freezers. It is pioneering compressor valve steel with exceptional fatigue resistance, residual stresses, and wear resistance.

Feature storyJul 2, 2024
New low carbon footprint data shows Alleima is a leader in stainless steel sustainability

New low carbon footprint data shows Alleima is a leader in stainless steel sustainability

In a world facing environmental challenges, the importance of dependable partners with sustainable practices becomes crucial. That’s why Alleima is committed to advancing sustainable practices and is actively seeking to reduce carbon emissions.

News releaseJun 25, 2024
Alleima takes next step in life cycle analysis and releases carbon footprint data for solid bar products

Alleima takes next step in life cycle analysis and releases carbon footprint data for solid bar products

Alleima, a world leader of stainless steel and special alloys, has decided to calculate and present the carbon emissions data of their final products. Now Alleima is sharing product-specific and reviewed carbon footprint data on its manufactured solid bar products, used for segments like Industrial, Oil and Gas, Chemical and Petrochemical and Transportation.

News releaseJun 24, 2024

Alleima presents renewable tech and energy efficiency solutions at the Green Steel World and Hydrogen Tech World, in Essen

How can electric heating help reduce CO2 emissions in steel manufacturing processes and how can advanced stainless steels and alloys enable companies to become more efficient, more sustainable, and sometimes also help improve lives? On June 26 – 27, Green Steel World and Hydrogen Tech World will unite experts, decision-makers, and companies working to decarbonize the steel industry. Alleima will be among of the presenters.

News releaseMay 30, 2024
Alleima increases production capacity in Sandviken for advanced materials

Alleima increases production capacity in Sandviken for advanced materials

To meet increasing customer demand for remelted high nickel and stainless steel bars and tubes, Alleima will invest in a new vacuum arc remelting (VAR) furnace to expand production capacity for segments like Aerospace, Medical, and Oil and Gas. Production is planned to start during autumn 2025.

NewsMay 29, 2024
Bridging the gap in climate strategies with next-generation compressor valve steel

Bridging the gap in climate strategies with next-generation compressor valve steel

Our latest valve steel is proven to boost energy efficiency by 18% in appliances like freezers, refrigerators and air conditioning systems.

NewsMay 16, 2024
Smart diabetes management paves the way for new digital tools

Smart diabetes management paves the way for new digital tools

The development of smart diabetes management has paved the way for other digital remote monitoring devices to tailor individual treatment suggestions to patients. One of the many benefits of digital applications for healthcare providers is that they can provide tools to analyze various lifestyle factors.

NewsMay 13, 2024
Kanthal expands its production capacity in Japan to meet demand for sustainable heating solutions

Kanthal expands its production capacity in Japan to meet demand for sustainable heating solutions

Today industries such as lithium-ion battery, semiconductor and automotive show a strong demand for sustainable heating solutions to help them achieve higher efficiency and reach their decarbonization targets. To meet the increased need, Kanthal will expand its production capacity in Sakura, Japan, an investment of approximately SEK 100 million. The aim is to capture mid- and long-term market growth in Asia.

Feature storyMay 7, 2024
Photo credit: Krop Knives

Focus on our latest blade steel Damax™

Paul Favell, global strategic business development manager, explains why Alleima, a steel innovator for 100 years in Sandviken, Sweden, has focused recent R&D efforts to scale up Damascus steel production and how the quality of the multi-layered Damascus is ensured through the industrialized manufacturing process.

NewsMay 2, 2024
New member of the Alleima Board of Directors

New member of the Alleima Board of Directors

At the Alleima Annual General Meeting held in Göransson Arena on May 2, the general meeting decided to re-elect current board members and elected Victoria Van Camp as a new board member.

NewsMay 2, 2024
Innovator of electric heater that contributes to sustainability wins Alleima Innovation Prize 2024

Innovator of electric heater that contributes to sustainability wins Alleima Innovation Prize 2024

At Alleima's second Annual General Meeting, (AGM) in Sandviken, the innovation prize was awarded to Dr. Markus Mann, Technology and Innovation Manager, at Kanthal Division, for his exceptional work in developing the groundbreaking product Kanthal® Flow Heater.

News releaseApr 22, 2024
Sharp innovation for the future

Sharp innovation for the future

In a unique collaboration, the Swedish manufacturers Morakniv, Alleima, Rondo Plast and TK Pac have come together to develop a knife that is largely made from recycled material. The Morakniv Basic 546 knife will receive a sequel, an alternative for the environmentally conscious craftsman who appreciate Swedish-made quality tools. The new Basic 546 SE will be presented at Nordbygg at the Stockholm Fair on April 23.

News releaseApr 18, 2024

Alleima and Uppsala University sign a strategic partnership

Sandviken-based Alleima, global manufacturer of highly refined stainless steel and special alloys, has today signed a strategic partnership agreement with Uppsala University. The partnership will deepen cooperation in research and education, increase scientific excellence, strengthen social benefits and increase the power of innovation where society today faces major challenges.

News releaseApr 9, 2024
From left: Sudden Wikholm, Fredrik Melin, Matilda Johansson, Anders Forslund och Sigita Lapina.

Alleima introduces AI within its research and development

For over a hundred years, Alleima has been conducting its own research and collecting information in almost 60,000 reports. Invaluable knowledge, but difficult to overview. Together with KPMG, Alleima has now developed a generative AI solution, Alleima Guru, which makes searching through the material easier and more efficient to manage.

Feature storyApr 8, 2024
Quality of steel key to electric shaving

Quality of steel key to electric shaving

Quality steel will be key to winning in the electric shaving and styling market in 2024. In more recent times, increased awareness around personal grooming among men and women has driven the expansion of the electric shaving market.

News releaseMar 27, 2024
Freeflex® Core from Alleima wins Best Component Award at AWE 2024

Freeflex® Core from Alleima wins Best Component Award at AWE 2024

Alleima has won the Best Component Award at Appliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE) 2024 for compressor valve steel Freeflex® Core. This award recognizes components and materials that make outstanding contributions to the overall performance of products.

News releaseMar 5, 2024
Alleima introduces new advanced super-duplex tube tailored for acids

Alleima introduces new advanced super-duplex tube tailored for acids

SAF™ 3006 is a high-alloy duplex stainless steel tailored to enhance corrosion resistance in acidic and caustic environments. The new alloy, an upgrade to traditional super-duplex stainless steels, adds to the company’s growing duplex portfolio. The main application is heat exchangers in the chemical and petrochemicals industries.

Feature storyFeb 27, 2024
Cutting-edge collaboration: surgical blade maker fueled by quality material

Cutting-edge collaboration: surgical blade maker fueled by quality material

Surgical blade maker Aditya Dispomed offers the market sharp prices and sharp products, using steel from Alleima. A medical blade's sharpness must be exceptionally high to attain the precision required for successful surgery, which ultimately depends on the quality of the material.

News releaseFeb 27, 2024
Alleima unveils new alloy designed specifically for subsea umbilicals

Alleima unveils new alloy designed specifically for subsea umbilicals

SAF™ 3007 is the latest addition to the growing duplex family of Alleima, a super-duplex stainless steel grade developed for subsea umbilicals. The new tube offers a safe, lighter, stronger, and more efficient alternative to SAF™ 2507, the current standard. With superior strength, fatigue properties and excellent corrosion resistance, SAF™ 3007 delivers superior performance in harsh deepwater environments.

Feature storyJan 30, 2024
Alleima has been working on carbon footprint analyses, also known as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), for selected products for an extended period. Alleima is now able to share carbon footprint data on its Rock Drill Steel (RDS) products as part of its complete commitment to the green transition within the mining industry.

Delivering reviewed carbon footprint data for rock drill steel products

Alleima has been working on carbon footprint analyses, also known as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), for selected products for an extended period. Alleima is now able to share carbon footprint data on its Rock Drill Steel (RDS) products as part of our commitment to the green transition within the mining industry.

News releaseJan 25, 2024
Alleima releases carbon footprint data to Epiroc Drilling Tools

Alleima releases carbon footprint data to Epiroc Drilling Tools

Alleima will be one of the first companies to implement Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for rock drill steel products for the mining industry. As a start, Alleima will release carbon footprint data for its rock drill steel products to its customer Epiroc Drilling Tools.

Feature storyJan 4, 2024
Next-generation compressor-valve steel set to make huge impact in white goods market

Next-generation compressor-valve steel set to make huge impact in white goods market

Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of their energy usage. As the energy efficiency of white goods plays a factor in this, could innovative materials such as fatigue-resistant compressor-valve steel be key to achieving the top grade?

Feature storyDec 7, 2023
Sanergy™ LT: The master conductor for more efficient and durable fuel cells

Sanergy™ LT: the master conductor for more durable fuel cells

Hydrogen is fast emerging as a key sustainable fuel technology. Alleima’s Sanergy™ LT coating transforms the stainless steel used in hydrogen fuel cells into a surface that has the very high electrical conductivity needed for the most efficient energy production.

Feature storyNov 29, 2023
Ti Grade 9: a lighter, stronger alloy for more sustainable airplanes

Ti Grade 9: a lighter, stronger alloy for more sustainable airplanes

Titanium Grade 9’s exceptional blend of lightness and tremendous fatigue resistance makes it ideal for the production of more sustainable aircraft. As a key end-to-end producer of Ti Grade 9 tubing, Alleima helps the aerospace industry cut carbon emissions and improve fuel efficiency.

News releaseNov 23, 2023
This new facility will enhance capacity and capabilities of the production unit to produce advanced alloys in application tubing like heat exchanger tubes for critical applications in the Chemical and Petrochemical as well as the Renewable Energy segment.

Alleima completes state-of-the-art heat exchanger tube facility in Mehsana, India

Alleima started the expansion of its Mehsana manufacturing facility in India in 2019. Now, the final phase of the project is fully completed and operational, with the formal launch of a new heat exchanger tube factory. This new facility will enhance the capacity and capabilities of the production unit to produce advanced alloys in application tubing like heat exchanger tubes for critical applications in the Chemical and Petrochemical as well as the Renewable Energy segment.

Feature storyNov 20, 2023
The tremendous performance of Alleima Sanicro® 31 HT in hydrogen production equipment makes it the right alloy for the right energy at the right time.

Alleima Sanicro® 31 HT: the right alloy for the right energy at the right time

As the world combats climate change, hydrogen is rapidly becoming key to creating sustainable energy alternatives to fossil fuels. The tremendous performance of Alleima Sanicro® 31 HT in hydrogen production equipment makes it the right alloy for the right energy at the right time.

News releaseNov 20, 2023
Express program for heat exchanger tubes

Express program for heat exchanger tubes

Eight weeks from order to placement. That is how fast customers in Europe Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) can receive their heat exchanger tubes, as the result of a new express program.

Feature storyNov 17, 2023
MTI Value Award to Tube Americas sales team

MTI Value Award to Tube Americas sales team

Alleima Tube Americas won the MTI Value Award in partnership with two other companies, Outokumpu and Nobelclad. The recognition was for the creation and value of Sanicro 35.

Feature storyNov 9, 2023
900 alloy recipes and a full focus on sustainability

900 alloy recipes and a full focus on sustainability

Steel is a wonderful metal that can be remelted and reused indefinitely. Today, approximately 83% of our production is based on recycled steel and melted in an electric arc furnace that runs almost entirely on fossil-free electricity. Through collaborations, products and solutions, we support energy efficiency, greener transportation, and reduced CO2 emissions.

News releaseNov 8, 2023
Alleima China secures first order of Sanicro® 35

Alleima China secures first order of Sanicro® 35

Alleima has received its first order of the Sanicro® 35 in China, for heat exchanger tubes for a recuperative heater in the tail gas treatment unit. Sanicro® 35 was chosen for its superior productivity, cost-effectiveness, and support for sustainability.

News releaseNov 2, 2023
Alleima expands capacity for electric mobility, jewelry, and medical production in Switzerland

Alleima expands production for electric mobility and jewelry in Switzerland

To meet the growing demand for plated components used for electric mobility, the luxury industry, and medical applications, Alleima has decided to expand its operations in Switzerland.

Feature storyNov 1, 2023
Kanthal® APM: enabling sustainable electric heating in industrial furnaces

Kanthal® APM: enabling sustainable electric heating in industrial furnaces

Over its nearly 40-year history, the Kanthal® APM alloy has become renowned for making electric heating more efficient, but now it’s increasingly important from a sustainability perspective, too.

Feature storyOct 23, 2023
There are around two billion residential air conditioners (RAC) in use around the world today. If they were all equipped with Freeflex™ and designed to meet the highest required level of energy efficiency, there would be up 10% less energy consumption from each unit, causing a butterfly effect of reduced CO2 emissions worldwide.

Freeflex®, for more energy-efficient air conditioners

There are around two billion residential air conditioners (RAC) in use around the world today. If they were all equipped with Freeflex® and designed to meet the highest required level of energy efficiency, there would be up 10% less energy consumption from each unit, causing a butterfly effect of reduced CO2 emissions worldwide.

Feature storyOct 12, 2023
As the world seeks new ways to reduce its CO2 emissions, electricity is looking hotter than ever.

Leading the way in electric industrial heating

As the world seeks new ways to reduce its CO2 emissions, electricity is looking hotter than ever. Nowhere more so than in transportation and heating solutions, where electricity is expected to account for an increasing share of the global energy mix in the future. And wherever electric heating is a challenge, Kanthal, an Alleima company, is ready to provide the solution.

Feature storyOct 12, 2023
Chemical products can be found in numerous places in contemporary society. They play a part in everything from plastics to the tires on our vehicles, our clothes, and digital devices, as well as in packaging, fertilizers, and medical equipment, perfumes, pharmaceuticals, insecticides.

The perfect partner for the chemical industry

Chemical products can be found in numerous places in contemporary society. They play a part in everything from plastics to the tires on our vehicles, our clothes, and digital devices, as well as in packaging, fertilizers, and medical equipment, perfumes, pharmaceuticals, insecticides.

News releaseSep 27, 2023
Alleima has received a silver medal from EcoVadis, a leading provider of corporate sustainability assessments, for its sustainability performance. Our result places us in the 87th percentile, meaning that our result ranks us better than 87% of the companies assessed by EcoVadis.

Alleima earns silver medal from EcoVadis for its sustainability performance

Alleima has received a silver medal from EcoVadis, a leading provider of corporate sustainability assessments, for its sustainability performance. Our result places us in the 91st percentile, meaning that our result ranks us better than 91% of the companies assessed by EcoVadis.

Feature storySep 25, 2023
Advancing materials to move the energy industry forward

Advancing materials to move the energy industry forward

The 50th anniversary of Offshore Europe in Aberdeen recently brought together a broad cross-section of the energy sector for an extremely successful event. Approximately 30,000 visitors attended this year’s Offshore Europe – slightly down from the anticipated 35,000 people. However, there was a tangible sense of confidence among those who were there, suggesting widespread optimism from the fossil fuel and renewable sectors approaching 2024.

Feature storySep 19, 2023
Digital technologies have brought a new wave of innovation to healthcare, transforming the ways in which patients access medical services, professionals deliver care and organizations operate.

Medical wire and digital innovation in healthcare

Digital technologies have brought a new wave of innovation to healthcare, transforming the ways in which patients access medical services, professionals deliver care and organizations operate.

News releaseAug 31, 2023
Today, Alleima celebrates its one-year anniversary as a stand-alone company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. To mark this occasion, we would like to highlight some of our achievements throughout the year. It’s truly been an eventful and successful year with many firsts.

Celebrating one year as Alleima

Today, Alleima celebrates its one-year anniversary as a stand-alone company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. To mark this occasion, we would like to highlight some of our achievements throughout the year. It’s truly been an eventful and successful year with many firsts.

Feature storyAug 30, 2023
It’s full speed  ahead in Houston!

Enhanced service and quality in control lines delivery

Amidst the scorching heat and humidity of Houston, Texas, a dynamic scene unfolds at our global control lines hub. Here, welding inspectors intently scrutinize X-ray screens, while nearby welding technicians fuse shorter coils of stainless-steel tubing into long continuous reels.

News releaseAug 30, 2023
Mayr & Wilhelm, a German fabricator specialized on shell-and-tube heat exchanger, has chosen Alleima for duplex SAF™ 2205 stainless steel heat exchanger tubing.

Mayr & Wilhelm chooses Alleima for heat exchanger tubes

Mayr & Wilhelm, a German fabricator specialized on shell-and-tube heat exchanger, has chosen Alleima for duplex SAF™ 2205 stainless steel heat exchanger tubing.

Feature storyAug 30, 2023
Orthopedic surgery volumes are growing year on year. As a result, there is a strong market for surgical power tools and their ‘consumable’ accessories. But what will the next generation of power-driven devices look like?

Perfecting the blade for future orthopaedic power tools

Orthopedic surgery volumes are growing year on year. As a result, there is a strong market for surgical power tools and their ‘consumable’ accessories. But what will the next generation of power-driven devices look like?

Feature storyAug 24, 2023
Longer coils,  shorter delivery times

Boosting coiled tubing capacity to expedite control line deliveries

In response to an increasing demand for control lines in the energy sector, Alleima USA is ramping up its coiled tubing capacity to ensure swift delivery times. Driven by renewed downhole O&G activity, all manufacturers are under pressure to be faster and more agile. Alleima USA is rising to this challenge by expanding its capabilities, investing in advanced equipment, and cultivating a skilled workforce.

Feature storyAug 18, 2023
Microsectioning deals with extremely precise requirements, and an imperfect blade can destroy a tissue sample. How can manufacturers ensure that they are choosing the right material for their application, and what else can be done to achieve optimal edge geometry?

Successful microtome sectioning of tissue with the right blade

Microsectioning deals with extremely precise requirements, and an imperfect blade can destroy a tissue sample. How can manufacturers ensure that they are choosing the right material for their application, and what else can be done to achieve optimal edge geometry?

Feature storyJul 20, 2023
With global electricity consumption growing at record rates, hydrogen is not only one of the future leading options for storing energy – it can also be used together with oxygen directly as fuel or to generate electricity.

Hydrogen – potentially a crucial piece in the energy puzzle

Hydrogen stands to play a key part in tackling the world’s energy challenges. With global electricity consumption growing at record rates, hydrogen is not only one of the future leading options for storing energy – it can also be used together with oxygen directly as fuel or to generate electricity.

Feature storyJul 16, 2023
Carbon capture and storage is seen as an important tool for reducing carbon in the air as well as direct capture from emission sources.

Carbon capture and storage - an important tool for reducing CO2 emissions

In the fight against climate change, capturing CO2 and removing it from the atmosphere is only half the battle. Learn more about the key role of advanced tubing.

Feature storyJul 10, 2023
A sustainable future of aerospace

A sustainable future of aerospace

Sustainability is the word on everyone’s lips when looking at the future of the aviation industry. As aerospace sets its sights on greener solutions, key differentiators will include robust supply chains, lighter, stronger materials, more efficient engines, and alternative fuel sources.

Feature storyJun 19, 2023
Small-scale nuclear reactors are starting to be developed around the world. Designed to introduce more flexibility in the nuclear energy industry, they are set to open up new opportunities.

The next big thing in nuclear

Small-scale nuclear reactors are starting to be developed around the world. Designed to introduce more flexibility in the nuclear energy industry, they are set to open up new opportunities.

Feature storyJun 16, 2023
Alleima division Kanthal and the metals research institute Swerim have tested an electric gas heater aimed at several industries, such as large-scale gas heaters for steel and cement.

A decade in the making: electric gas heater

Alleima division Kanthal and the metals research institute Swerim have tested an electric gas heater aimed at several industries, such as large-scale gas heaters for steel and cement.

NewsJun 15, 2023
Alleima has received an important order for its Sanicro® 35, for overhead exchanger tubes in a crude upgrader facility in Canada.

First order of Sanicro® 35 to be produced at the Alleima tube mill in Pennsylvania, US

Alleima has received an important order for its Sanicro® 35, for overhead exchanger tubes in a crude upgrader facility in Canada.

Feature storyJun 12, 2023
By replacing conventional gas heating in heat treatment processes with electric, manufacturers can make significant savings in energy consumption and emissions.

The road toward fossil fuel-free heating processes

In many industrial processes, electric heating can play a significant role when it comes to carbon reductions. By replacing conventional gas heating in heat treatment processes with electric, manufacturers can make significant savings in energy consumption and emissions.

Feature storyMay 29, 2023
World environmental day

World Environmental Day and how we prevent plastic pollution

In India, as a part of our corporate social responsibility, we have launched plastic waste collection campaigns to raise awareness about the issue, and minimize pollution.

Feature storyMay 23, 2023
As the world heats up, global demand for air conditioners is on the rise, leading to spiralling greenhouse gas emissions – and it may only be possible to reduce these through more energy-efficient technologies.

Ahead of the ‘cold crunch’ with more energy efficient air conditioners

As the world heats up, global demand for air conditioners is on the rise, leading to spiralling greenhouse gas emissions – and it may only be possible to reduce these through more energy-efficient technologies.

Feature storyMay 22, 2023
Advanced materials from Alleima can contribute to innovative changes that help raise productivity, energy efficiency, and minimize environmental impact.

In a global marketing campaign “900 ways to make a change” Alleima highlights how more than 900 advanced alloys can make a change globally.

900 ways to make a change

The butterfly effect theory is the idea that one small occurrence can significantly impact the world. Advanced materials from Alleima can contribute to innovative changes that help raise productivity, energy efficiency, and minimize environmental impact.

NewsMay 15, 2023
Today is the United Nation's official International Day of Families.

International Day of Families at Alleima

Today is the United Nation's official International Day of Families. The UN describes the family as constituting the basic unit of society and, therefore, special attention and assistance should be accorded to families so they can fully assume their responsibilities within the community.

Feature storyMay 12, 2023
Sustainability is a hotter topic than ever – not least at Alleima, where it’s a guiding principle across every aspect of operations and strategy.

Sustainability at Alleima – what’s happening right now?

Sustainability is a hotter topic than ever – not least at Alleima, where it’s a guiding principle across every aspect of operations and strategy.

Feature storyMay 11, 2023
Developing groundbreaking alloys is at the heart of Alleima, where a fully integrated value chain, from R&D and testing to melt and hot and cold rolling, to delivery, cooperates to meet customer challenges and accelerate technology shifts.

Groundbreaking alloys leveraging opportunities

Developing groundbreaking alloys is at the heart of Alleima, where a fully integrated value chain, from R&D and testing to melt and hot and cold rolling, to delivery, cooperates to meet customer challenges and accelerate technology shifts.

Feature storyMay 9, 2023
To make the circular economy a “win-win-win” for everyone involved, Alleima is working with Danish energy solutions provider Welltec and recycling company Rimeco.

A full circle and a win-win-win

As the world sets its sights on a more sustainable future, circularity is the word on everybody’s lips. To make the circular economy a “win-win-win” for everyone involved, Alleima is working with Danish energy solutions provider Welltec and recycling company Rimeco.

NewsMay 3, 2023

New member of the Alleima Board of Directors

During the annual general meeting held in Göransson Arena on May 2, the general meeting decided to re-elect previous board members and elect Ulf Larsson as a new board member.

News releaseMay 2, 2023
The project “New Ni grade capabilities” is awarded the newly established Alleima Innovation Prize 2023 for its outstanding development work related to the production of high nickel-based alloys.

“New Ni grade capabilities” wins the Alleima Innovation Prize 2023

The project “New Ni grade capabilities” is awarded the newly established Alleima Innovation Prize 2023 for its outstanding development work related to the production of high nickel-based alloys. The project has made possible a major leap in the Alleima production capabilities for remelted high nickel-based alloys through dedicated efforts, teamwork, and metallurgical expertise.

Feature storyMay 2, 2023
Forging ahead! The steel alloys behind the world’s most durable knives

Forging ahead! The steel alloys behind the world’s most durable knives

Finding the right knife steel for any given application, from chef’s tools to surgical knives to shaving heads, comes down to balancing out performance requirements. The three main areas of performance to consider are edge performance, toughness, and corrosion resistance.

Feature storyMay 1, 2023
As a supplier to the nuclear sector for more than five decades, Alleima is well-positioned to support the nuclear industry as it eyes a safer, even more effective future.

How nuclear became a fuel for the future – again

As the world seeks to solve an increasingly complex energy puzzle, nuclear has once again made its way to the top of the political agenda.

Feature storyApr 20, 2023
Rapid advances in medical technology have changed the way that diagnoses such as diabetes type 1 impact patients’ lives.

Medical technology for type 1 diabetes: impacting quality of life

Rapid advances in medical technology have changed the way that diagnoses such as diabetes type 1 impact patients’ lives. Åsa Brolin is the brand manager for Alleima, a leading provider of medical wire components for a range of devices, including continuous glucose monitors. Åsa grew up with her two siblings, Karin and Martin, who were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in childhood.

Feature storyApr 20, 2023
Fibrothal® heating modules from Kanthal achieve the temperature accuracy necessary for many furnace system applications. The heating module has become a game-changer in the treatment of materials for the booming lithium-ion battery industry.

Battery manufacturing a hot market for Kanthal

Fibrothal® heating modules from Kanthal, an Alleima company, achieve the temperature accuracy necessary for many furnace system applications. The heating module has become a game-changer in the treatment of materials for the booming lithium-ion battery industry.

Feature storyApr 11, 2023
Brazilian independent operator Prio chose SAFTM 2507 super-duplex umbilical tubing for their operations in the deep-water Campos Basin.

Super-duplex umbilical tubing help develop subsea tieback in Brazil

Brazilian independent operator Prio chose SAFTM 2507 super-duplex umbilical tubing for their operations in the deep-water Campos Basin. The proven strength of SAFTM 2507 and its ability to withstand high pressures were important considerations in its selection for the lengthy tieback.

NewsApr 3, 2023
On 4 - 5 April, the Green Steel World and Hydrogen Tech World will bring together leading experts, decision-makers, and companies working to decarbonize the steel industry. Alleima is one of the main sponsors and presenters at the events.

Alleima at the Green Steel World and Hydrogen Tech World, in Essen

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How can advanced stainless steels and alloys enable companies to become more efficient, more sustainable, and sometimes also help improve lives? How can electric heating help reduce CO2 emissions in steel manufacturing processes?

Feature storyApr 3, 2023
Freeflex™ is the latest addition to the Alleima product portfolio for compressor valve applications. It withstands tougher operating conditions to deliver higher energy efficiency and presents an opportunity to significantly reduce the world’s CO2 emissions from air conditioners.

The next generation compressor valve steel

Freeflex™ is the latest addition to the Alleima product portfolio for compressor valve applications. It withstands tougher operating conditions to deliver higher energy efficiency and presents an opportunity to significantly reduce the world’s CO2 emissions from air conditioners.

Feature storyMar 28, 2023
The medical device industry is a changing landscape. With its shape memory and super elasticity properties, how will nitinol play a part in the future of medical technology?

Nitinol’s super elastic solution to medical implants and instruments

The medical device industry is a changing landscape, with ongoing developments in digitalization and innovations leading to minimally invasive devices. With its shape memory and super elasticity properties, how will nitinol play a part in the future of medical technology?

Feature storyMar 27, 2023
Steel is a wonderful metal as it can be remelted and reused repeatedly. In a full-circle operation, Alleima and eyewear design and manufacturing company MYKITA have joined forces in a recycling collaboration.

A full circle operation – circularity 2.0

Steel is a wonderful metal as it can be remelted and reused repeatedly. In a full-circle operation, Alleima and eyewear design and manufacturing company MYKITA have joined forces in a recycling collaboration benefiting both the environment and the respective organizations.

Feature storyMar 22, 2023
Tube products give solar energy a boost

Tube products give solar energy a boost

Alleima is contributing to the fossil-free energy transformation through its tube offering that includes Sanicro® 31HT. The alloy enables high performance and ensures the purity of polysilicon, which is essential for solar energy.

NewsMar 14, 2023
Alleima inaugurates new Hydraulic and Instrumentation tubing factory in Gujarat, western India

Alleima inaugurates a new manufacturing facility in Mehsana Mill in Gujarat, India

The new factory will meet the increasing demand for locally manufactured products in India.

NewsMar 10, 2023
Environmentally sharp knifes

Environmentally sharp knifes

Welsh Craig Lockwood was working as a software developer when he by chance came in contact with knife making. Lockwood decided he wanted to get into knife making and today that is his full-time job as the owner of Chop Knives.

NewsMar 7, 2023

International Women's day at Alleima - meet some of our co-workers

March 8 is International Women's day. Therefore, we would like to take this opportunity to showcase some of our great employees. Hear their thoughts on why Alleima is a great place to work.

NewsMar 2, 2023
Alleima nominated by Magnet Awards for Employer Branding

Alleima nominated by Magnet Awards for Employer Branding

Alleima has been nominated by Magnet Awards in two categories for our work with Employer Branding. Magnet Awards is a non-profit knowledge arena that annually organizes Championships in Employer Branding. The two categories we are competing in are Grand Prix and Open Class.

Feature storyMar 1, 2023
The medical device industry is thriving with innovation, with ongoing endeavors to improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability, as well as trends toward smarter and miniaturized devices.

Key medical technology trends for 2023

The medical device industry is thriving with innovation, with ongoing endeavors to improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability, as well as trends toward smarter and miniaturized devices.

Feature storyJan 17, 2023
Building a new corporate brand requires a clearly defined vision and a strong corporate culture. Meet Ulrika Dunker, Executive Vice President & Head of Human Resources at Alleima, to learn more about how she approaches leadership and Diversity & Inclusion (D&I).

Ulrika Dunker: “Alleima is where culture sparks innovation”

Building a new corporate brand, like Alleima, requires a clearly defined vision and a strong corporate culture. Meet Ulrika Dunker, Executive Vice President & Head of Human Resources at Alleima, to find out how she approaches key issues like leadership and Diversity & Inclusion (D&I).

Feature storyJan 16, 2023
Wearable technology has been expanding significantly in the medical market and is in a period of technological advancement in the healthcare industry.

The rise of wearables & the future of the mobile health market

Wearable devices are expected to play a significant role in the medical and healthcare sector due to aging global populations, growth in remote patient care, and increased use of IoT technology in hospitals.

NewsJan 16, 2023
Damax™ by Alleima is the next generation of Damascus knife steel. It features the same quality as handcrafted steel and is produced with an innovative industrialized technique, with up to 135 layers of martensitic stainless steel.

Alleima launches Damax – next generation Swedish premium Damascus knife steel

Damax™ by Alleima is the next generation of Damascus knife steel. It features the same quality as handcrafted steel and is produced with an innovative industrialized technique, with up to 135 layers of martensitic stainless steel.

Feature storyJan 10, 2023
As the world seeks to transition away from fossil-based energy sources, multiple alternatives are needed. Hydrogen fuel cell technology is emerging as a green energy frontrunner.

A future powered by fuel cells

As the world seeks to transition away from fossil-based energy sources, multiple alternatives are needed. Hydrogen fuel cell technology is emerging as a green energy frontrunner.

Feature storyDec 22, 2022
Why IoT is key to the digitalization of the healthcare industry

Why IoT is key to the digitalization of the healthcare industry

The Internet of Things (IoT) has become integral to modern life, changing not only how organizations and industries operate, but also how we live our lives.

Feature storyDec 14, 2022
Our net zero ambition

Our net zero ambition - Science Based Targets

Alleima has committed to set targets in line with the Science Based Targets initiative, consistent with the Paris Climate Agreement of keeping global warming below 1.5° C.

Feature storyDec 12, 2022
Alleima has developed a mobile tubing container optimal for H2 refueling stations and is playing an important role in Linde’s expansion by supplying the company with stainless steel alloy tubing solutions.

Alleima solutions in a container

Bigger is not always better which micro-factories are proving. These small production spaces help save energy, space, materials, time and costs as companies are increasingly discovering.

NewsDec 8, 2022
Podcast on the possibilities of materials technology

Tom Eriksson on the possibilities of materials technology

Listen to Tom Eriksson, EVP and Head of Strategic Research at Alleima, in the podcast Innovationslandet Sverige where he elaborates on how materials technology can be the key to new sustainable solutions.

Feature storyDec 1, 2022
When it came to selecting the right material for the gasifiers used in its supercritical water gasification technology, SCW chose our Alleima Sanicro® family of nickel alloys and high-alloy austenitic stainless steels.

Supercritical water gasification - a promising technology

As countries across the globe change the ways they supply and generate power, each one is at a different stage in its journey. The Netherlands presents a unique case, as it is moving on from its reliance on an already-less polluting resource.

Feature storyNov 30, 2022
Alleima wire helped a 258-gram baby survive

Alleima wire helped a 258-gram baby survive

When Toshiko Sekino gave birth to a baby boy at Nagano Children’s Hospital in Japan, after only 24 weeks and five days of pregnancy, the boy weighed only 258 grams and miraculously survived. Exera® fine medical wire from Alleima played a crucial role in his recovery.

NewsNov 30, 2022
A new life – with new technique and an ultra-fine wire

A new life – with new technique and an ultra-fine wire

A tiny wire made a huge difference in young Amanda Rosengren’s quality of life, giving her the type of security, safety, and freedom every teenager needs.

NewsNov 30, 2022
Waking up in silence

Waking up in silence

If Jacob Johanen’s life was a play, this would be the third act. His journey through pain and turmoil, doubt and disease resulted in self-discovery and contentment, and it was made possible by a strong will and some amazing, if tiny, technology.

NewsNov 30, 2022
Live life like you want to - again

Live life like you want to - again

At age 35, New Zealander Andrew Johnson was a successful lawyer, a devoted husband and father, an avid reader and keen water skier. Then out of the blue he was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease.

Feature storyNov 10, 2022
A notable trend in the medical device market is miniaturization, with everything from pacemakers to cochlear implants getting smaller, but what is driving these trends and what is next for manufacturers?

The miniaturization of medical devices: smaller devices, smarter components

Medical devices have come a long way in recent years, with technological advancements allowing for real-time data transmission for continuous monitoring and even predictive AI for early intervention healthcare. A notable trend in the medical device market is miniaturization, with everything from pacemakers to cochlear implants getting smaller, but what is driving these trends and what is next for manufacturers?

Feature storyNov 3, 2022
With the shift to renewables comes the need for new technologies and solutions for energy production. Alleima materials technology is a key enabler.

Lighter, stronger, more durable materials key to renewable energy

Energy is a hotter topic than ever – along with the question of how to secure a supply that is both reliable and sustainable. Today, some 2/3 of the strategic Research & Development of Alleima is geared toward supporting the growth of future technologies like hydrogen and renewable energy, electric heating and nuclear.

NewsOct 11, 2022
Alleima proud member of the United Nations Global Compact

Alleima proud member of the United Nations Global Compact

We are proud to announce that Alleima, as a standalone company, has been accepted as a participant by United Nations Global Compact.

NewsSep 29, 2022
OneJoon heats up the future of battery production

OneJoon heats up the future of battery production

When leading furnace manufacturer OneJoon needs a partner to deliver the right electric heating system for its kilns and furnaces, it turns to division Kanthal at Alleima. The two have been collaborating for decades across a broad range of industries. Next up, OneJoon has its sights set on the lithium-ion sector.

Feature storySep 27, 2022
Innovation shaping the future of solar power

Innovation shaping the future of solar power

Alleima and its division Kanthal are participating in the EU-funded Nextower project, contributing with vital materials expertise for future solar power technology.

Feature storySep 23, 2022
Advancing industries through materials technology has been our mission for 160 years. Working together with our customers we break new boundaries.

Materials for the world of tomorrow

How new materials are essential in enabling renewable energy production, more sustainable transportation and homes and life-changing medical equipment.

Feature storySep 22, 2022
Being a sustainability driver is at our core

Being a sustainability driver is at our core

Materials technology enables greater energy efficiency, renewable energy production and greener transportation.

Feature storySep 21, 2022
Faster than a hummingbird

Faster than a hummingbird

Around the world, the issue of cooling is hotter than ever. As the global demand for air conditioning and refrigeration rises, so does the need to make cooling systems more energy efficient. Here, a tiny piece of metal can make a huge difference. Alleima Freeflex™ compressor valve steel raises the bar on efficient cooling.

Feature storySep 14, 2022

Towards greener energy with zero emission hydrogen fuel

What if hydrogen fuel cells power future heavy-duty trucks? We are part of driving the shift towards greener energy with zero-emission hydrogen fuel.

Feature storySep 8, 2022
Within Alleima, a new fine wire-based component branded Exera® has been developed and surgeons can now localize and remove tissue changes at an early stage of breast cancer which help bring down the mortality rate.

Wire localization of breast cancers can save lives

An ultrafine wire-based component that can help extract lumps in the breast – enables the early detection of a disease that kills hundreds of thousands of women every year.

Feature storySep 2, 2022
Alleima has established the world’s first industrial-scale coating line for strip steel used in bipolar plates, with production that is cost-effective and environmentally-friendly.

Ramped up to boost H2 fuel cells production

Some industry experts say that hydrogen fuel cells are the future, but others question the technology’s costs and ease of rollout. However, one process that needn’t be expensive is manufacturing pre-coated strip for bipolar plates that are vital in fuel cells. That’s why Alleima has established the world’s first industrial-scale coating line for strip steel used in bipolar plates, with production that is cost-effective and environmentally-friendly.

Feature storyAug 25, 2022
Recycled steel-based for 100 years

Recycled steel-based for 100 years – our sustainability journey

All over the world, our products and solutions help customers reduce their environmental impact. With a high focus on sustainability, we are continuing our efforts to become an even more sustainable player in the market. How to positively contribute to reducing climate change and carbon dioxide emissions is at the top of the agenda.

Feature storyAug 24, 2022
Circular economy in action

Circular economy in action

Tracing a used steel shipment from LKAB in Sweden, via a metal recycling site and Alleima, all the way to a geothermal heating plant in Holland.

The buy-back concept aligns with our ambition to reach 83% production system circularity.

NewsAug 23, 2022
Alleima is well positioned to capitalize on the green transition

Alleima is well positioned to capitalize on the green transition

Today, Alleima, formerly Sandvik Materials Technology, arranged its first Capital Markets Day. During the event, representatives of the executive management team presented an in-depth overview of the strategic direction, product offering, key customer segments, and financial targets of Alleima as a standalone listed company.