Page last updated: 09 Feb 2026
At Outokumpu, we value long term supplier partnerships in our quest for win-win synergies. Yet, we never compromise on safety, quality, sustainability and compliance.

Here you can find information targeted to suppliers including general documents and policies, as well as terms and conditions for purchase of products or services.

For site access requirements and EHS rules, visit the location specific pages.

Find some of our metals and ferroalloys inquiries on the digital marketplace Metalshub.

Requirements on our suppliers

As our customers require a lot from us as a supplier, we place the most stringent requirements on ourselves, and require the same from our suppliers.

Our supply chain activities are guided by our Code of Conduct, Supplier Requirements and our Corporate Responsibility Policy. Outokumpu is also committed to the Modern Slavery Act. We also take into account the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chain. We have also started to implement the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights into our operations and supply chain.

All Outokumpu suppliers will have to commit and comply with following requirements:

  • Supplier Code of Conduct: All suppliers and subcontractors are expected to comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct or similar standards. Outokumpu's Supplier Code of Conduct covers the following topics: Safe and healthy workplace, Sustainable future, Human rights and dignity, and Good corporate citizenship.
  • Supplier requirements: Suppliers need to act according to the applicable laws and regulations. Outokumpu Supplier Requirements sets forth the minimum criteria regarding Sustainability and Ethical Standards, Safety, Environmental Considerations, Quality Management, Supply and Production Control, Product Liability, Financial Statement, Intellectual Property Rights, Confidentiality and Security, Audits, and Business Contacts.
  • Quality management system: Suppliers need to maintain a quality management system
  • Outokumpu’s general terms and conditions (see documents below in the download section)
  • Supply and production control: Suppliers need to clearly define, document and share their processes including material traceability

More information about our supply chain sustainability can be found here

Download documents

Code of Conduct
Outokumpu Supplier Code of Conduct - EN
Sustainability Policy
Supplier Requirements
Human Rights Policy
Modern Slavery Statement 2022
Outokumpu Supplier Code of Conduct - EN
Outokumpu Supplier Code of Conduct - DE
Outokumpu Supplier Code of Conduct - FI
Outokumpu Supplier Code of Conduct - SE
Outokumpu Supplier Code of Conduct - FR
Outokumpu Supplier Code of Conduct - CN
Outokumpu Supplier Code of Conduct - ES
Outokumpu Supplier Code of Conduct - IT
Outokumpu Supplier Code of Conduct - LT
Outokumpu Supplier Code of Conduct - NL
Outokumpu Supplier Code of Conduct - PT
Outokumpu Supplier Code of Conduct - TR
Invoicing instructions for Outokumpu suppliers
BEBBAU Germany
Fremdfirmenordnung Germany
Terms and Conditions for Purchase of Products August 2024
Terms and Conditions for Purchase of Services August 2024
Terms and Conditions for Purchase of Raw Materials October 2025
Outokumpu Supplier Code of Conduct (Old version valid for purchases/agreements made prior to January 2026)
Terms and Conditions for Purchase of Products February 2021 (Old version valid for orders made prior to October 2025)
Terms and Conditions for Purchase of Services February 2021 (Old version valid for orders made prior to August 2024)
Terms and Conditions for Purchase of Raw Materials (Old version valid for orders made prior to October 2025)
General Procurement Supplier Requirements (Old version valid for purchases/agreements made prior to January 2026)
Raw Materials Supplier Requirements (Old version valid for purchases/agreements made prior to January 2026)

Safety

Loading securing instructions Europe

A cargo securing handbook is developed in cooperation between Outokumpu BA Europe and MariTerm AB and are valid for loading and securing of Outokumpu cargo on all European Outokumpu sites and for all transporters, as well as subcontractors, involved in loading, unloading and transportation of Outokumpu products.

The purpose with this document is to achieve the following:

  • Uniform systems for loading
  • Uniform and safe systems for cargo securing
  • Avoiding transport damages

The requirements are based on the following regulations/standards:

  • The European standard EN 12195:2010 for road transport within Europe
  • The national German standard VDI 2700 for road transports within Germany
  • IMO/ILO/UN ECE Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code) for sea transport and combined rail transports
  • Outokumpu’s Health & Safety Standard for Cargo Securing

Find the correct Loading Securing instructions for Road & Container transport below.

Cargo securing handbook
Heavy coils
Coils - eye to front
Coils - eye to side
Coils - eye to sky
Discs
Sheets
Sheets and coils - eye to front
Sheets and coils - eye to front - dunnage bags
Sheets and coils - eye to side
Sheets and coils - eye to side - dunnage bags
Sheets and coils - eye to sky
Sheets and coils - eye to sky - dunnage bags
Sheets - dunnage bags
Slabs
Coil on pallets - Avesta - eye to side
Coil on palllets - eye to front
Coil on pallets - eye to side
Coil on pallets - eye to sky
Coil trailer with chains
Coil trailer with straps
Disc on pallets
Pressplate coils
Sheets on pallets
Slabs
Suction roll shells

Outokumpu Locations

Find supplier related information at location pages. 

Helsinki, Finland
Avesta, Sweden
Krefeld, Germany
Nyby, Sweden
Calvert, Alabama, USA
Degerfors, Sweden
San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Tornio, Finland
Kemi Mine, Finland
Terneuzen, The Netherlands (Service center)
Dillenburg, Germany