SSAB constructs R&D facility in Kunshan

SSAB will build a R&D facility in Kunshan, China, in line with the company's strategy to establish a strong footprint in Asia. This is part of the earlier communicated investment in Kunshan, which also includes a finishing line. The total investment amounts to SEK 320 million (US$47 million). The R&D centre will focus on workshop expertise and application development of high strength steels. Chinese customers will receive training on how to use the material in the best way to enhance production efficiency and benefit from SSAB'scustomer project experience to improve product structural design. The new facility is expected to begin operations in the third quarter 2011. SSAB is also building a finishing line in Kunshan. It will further improve delivery performance, shorten lead times and offer value added service to Chinese customers. In the new finishing line, semifinished plates from Sweden and the US will be cut, blasted and painted based on customer orders. The existing plate center will be equipped as a hardox wear parts centre, offering value added service to the aftermarket. The finishing line is expected to be brought into commission in the middle of 2011.Air Jordan VII 7 Retro 304775