Business area Americas

Americas provides its USCMA-based customers with domestically produced high-quality stainless steel tailored to regional needs.
Page last updated: 10.06.2025

We meet the growing demand for sustainable, locally manufactured stainless steel in the USMCA region, driven by industries like automotive, construction, appliances, and energy, alongside trade policies encouraging domestic production. The U.S. market remains attractive in the long-term and Outokumpu continues to study further growth opportunities beyond standard stainless steel.

Second largest producer in the Americas

With a growing portfolio of both austenitic and ferritic grades from melt shop and cold-rolling mill in Calvert, Alabama, and our stainless steel finishing mill in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, where we have our own cold rolling mill as the only stainless steel producer. We are a clear #2 in the U.S. as well as the USMCA market. Outokumpu's Americas business area is well-positioned to serve the expanding needs of the Americas’ market.

Clear #2 in the Americas market and #1 in Mexico

Our operations in the Americas have a market share of 23% in the USMCA (U.S., Mexico and Canada) as well as in the U.S. We are the only stainless steel producer to have its own mill in Mexico. 

29% of Outokumpu sales in 2024

With sales of EUR 1,707 million, the Americas business area sells all its products directly from the mill and significant majority goes to distributors.

1,800 employees in the Americas

Most of our employees work in our stainless steel mills in Calvert, Alabama, and San Luis Potosí, Mexico. 

Growth in the Americas       

Exploring growth opportunities beyond standard stainless steel – attractive market in the long-term.


 In the US, most of our business is conducted through distributors, who reach end-customers via their vast network of depots and finishing facilities. In contrast, the Mexican market is more focused on direct engagement with manufacturers, particularly in the automotive and appliance sectors – key segments of our portfolio. By this approach, we meet the needs of both markets. 

Americas has a robust flat steel offering, complemented by responsive service, expert technical support, and a strong, integrated supply chain. Our Calvert mill has the newest technical equipment, which allows us to produce material of highest quality and efficiency. In addition, we have the only stainless steel production facility in Mexico.


Our mills and service center in the Americas

Calvert, Alabama, USA
San Luis Potosí, Mexico