Outokumpu is an international stainless steel company. Our vision is to be the undisputed number one in stainless, with success based on operational excellence. Customers in a wide range of industries – from the process industry and industrial machinery to building, construction and electrical industry, transportation, electronics and information technology, as well as catering and households – use our metal products, technologies and services worldwide. We are dedicated to helping our customers gain competitive advantage. Outokumpu operates in some 30 countries and employs 8 000 people. In 2007, the Group's sales were EUR 6.9 billion, of which some 95% was generated outside Finland. The Group's headquarters are located in Espoo, Finland. The parent company, Outokumpu Oyj, has been listed on the Helsinki stock exchange since 1988

Stainless steel is the fastest growing metal market across the world. In this market we are well positioned: one of the world’s four largest producers, and also widely recognized as world leaders in technical support, research and development.