Outokumpu signs LDX 2101 duplex license agreement with Acciaierie Valbruna

Friday, 30 January 2009 17:14:45 (GMT+3)   |  
       

Finland-based stainless steel producer Outokumpu has announced that it has signed a non-exclusive patent and trademark license agreement with Italian stainless steel producer Acciaierie Valbruna, giving it right to use Outokumpu's LDX 2101 duplex stainless steel grade in all long products, such as bar, rebar and wire products in the European Union, Norway and Switzerland.

Lean Duplex grade LDX 2101, a low-nickel, high-strength stainless steel developed and patented by Outokumpu, was commercially introduced in 2002 and has met with great success in demanding applications. To further facilitate the market penetration of Lean Duplex, Outokumpu has awarded manufacturing licenses to stainless steel producers in Europe and Asia.


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