Outokumpu is a global leader in sustainable stainless steel manufacturing. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, the company’s Americas headquarters is located in Calvert, Alabama, home to one of the most technically advanced stainless steel mills in the United States. The Calvert mill transforms recycled metal into high-quality stainless steel used by customers across North and South America.
The Calvert mill is the second-largest stainless steel producer in the United States, with a 26% market share in the USMCA region (FY25). Known for its technical expertise and customer-focused approach, Outokumpu partners closely with service centers and manufacturers across key industries, including appliances, consumer goods and automotive, to deliver high-quality stainless steel solutions.
- Calvert’s capabilities include:
- Melt capacity of 900,000 metric tons
- Hot-rolling capacity of 870,000 metric tons through a contractual partnership with ArcelorMittal Calvert
- Cold-rolling capacity of 350,000 metric tons
- The only U.S. producer capable of rolling 72-inch-wide coil
- A customized finishing line offering polishing, slitting and cut-to-length services
*Calvert’s operations contribute more than $558.9 million to Alabama’s economy, support 3,255 direct and indirect jobs, and generate $256.4 million in earnings for Alabama households. The operations also contribute $212.1 million to Alabama’s gross domestic product.
The award-winning mill is a four-time recipient of the Partners for Environmental Progress Environmental Stewardship Award and a four-time recipient of the Norfolk Southern Thoroughbred Sustainability Partner Award. It was also named the 2023 Alabama Manufacturer of the Year in the large-company category.
*Source: February 2024 - Economic and Fiscal Impact of Outokumpu Stainless USA on Mobile County, Alabama and the State conducted by the University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business – Center for Business and Economic Research.