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Editorial
Outokumpu’s CEO Juha Rantanen discusses the new challenge posed by China on Outokumpu and Outokumpu’s actions to ensure competitiveness in the current market environment.
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The Lure of China
China has grown over the past quarter of a century into a miracle economy. Will the fast pace of growth continue?
The China Syndrome in Stainless Steel
Two stainless steel market experts discuss the growth of the Chinese stainless steel market and industry, assessing China’s impact on the rest of the stainless world.
Cook’s Corner
In his regular column, Michael Cook, Outokumpu’s Chief Economist, reflects on the difficulty of forecasting.
Pipe Breakthrough in China
China National Petroleum Company chooses Outokumpu’s welded duplex stainless steel pipe for Kela 2, a strategic natural gas project in China.
Steady on Course to Global Leadership
Deputy CEO Karri Kaitue reflects on Outokumpu’s global strategy and tactics to achieve the Number One position in stainless steel.
Economic Giants of Tomorrow
While China is emerging as a major economic powerhouse, economists turn their eyes to India, Brazil and Russia in search of future growth.
Made in China: Copper, as Cleanly as It Comes
Outokumpu is building a showcase copper smelter and refinery for China’s Yanggu Xiangguang Copper Company, incorporating Outokumpu Flash Smelting and Kennecott-Outokumpu Flash Converting.
A Vital Link
Outokumpu’s distributor in Hong Kong, Fong’s Steel Supplies Co., Ltd, has been an important agent for Outokumpu’s growth in China.
The Best of Tankers
Chemical tanker building is moving to China. The leading shipyard trusts Outokumpu’s hot rolled plate to build the most durable of tankers.
A Brazilian Ferro-Giant
Outokumpu Technology supplies the core process for the world’s largest iron ore pelletizing plant to date, owned and operated by Samarco Mineração S.A. of Brazil.
Special Value for the Chemicals Industry
Dairen Chemical Corporation of Taiwan reaps many benefits from Outokumpu’s extra-wide products.
A Life Mirroring China’s Change
From Cultural Revolution to international business: the life story of Zhao Yinong.
2000 Years of History and a Space Odyssey
From BC 221 to the Space Age: highlights of Chinese history, culture and present realities.
Outokumpu Factor No. 2/2005
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