Ovako’s steel mill in Hofors has its roots in the mid-16th century and is today the company’s hub, with production in steel and billet rolling mills and in tube and ring mills.
As the demands on high-performance steel components have increased – they have to cope with higher loads for ever-increasing periods – Ovako’s clean steel has evolved to meet these tougher requirements. By preventing fatigue fractures and prolonging the life of components, Ovako’s steel helps customers in everything from the automotive and oil industries to the gas and wind power sectors to create lighter, stronger, more efficient and more compact components.
Ovako has made major investments in Hofors in order to provide the wind power industry with bearings up to four meters in diameter. These many investments include development and expansion of the casting system, extension of the forge with a new forging press, substantial improvement of the heating capacity, investment in a new manipulator dimensioned for future needs, and construction of a new ring rolling mill.
Hofors also houses Ovako’s research and development department that developed Ovako’s famous IQ-Steel. Thanks to constant improvements and more efficient production, Ovako is able to deliver competitive products to all its customers. With scrap as the raw material, Ovako also contributes to a more sustainable environment.
Invitation to Consultation Regarding an Amendment Permit Application under the Swedish Environmental Code and the Act (1999:381) on Measures to Prevent and Limit the Consequences of Major Chemical Accidents for a New Continuous Casting Facility at Ovako Sweden AB’s Operations in Hofors
Ovako Sweden AB is planning to apply for an amendment permit under the Swedish Environmental Code for a new continuous casting facility at its existing operations in Hofors. As part of this process, a consultation (scoping consultation) will now be carried out with the aim of identifying, at an early stage, the issues that need to be addressed in the environmental assessment. The consultation will form the basis for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and the permit application to the Land and Environment Court.
Prior to the preparation of the permit application and the Environmental Impact Assessment, a consultation process will be conducted, providing authorities, specifically affected parties, nearby residents, and the general public with the opportunity to submit comments and viewpoints.
Further information is available on the Consultation Portal (in swedish).
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