# Primetals Technologies wins ladle furnace upgrade contract from Outokumpu Stainless USA

Primetals Technologies has been awarded a contract by Outokumpu Stainless USA to supply and install a 180-ton twin ladle furnace at its stainless steel production facility in Calvert, Alabama. The upgrade is scheduled to begin operation in March 2028.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-07-16
- Where: Calvert, Alabama, United States
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 180-ton twin ladle furnace
- Products: ladle furnace, steelmaking equipment
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Primetals Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/16384.md) (supplier)
- [Outokumpu Stainless USA](https://endata.com/companies/93053.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [themachinemaker.com](https://themachinemaker.com/news/primetals-technologies-secures-major-ladle-furnace-upgrade-contract-from-outokumpu-stainless-usa/), 2026-07-16: "Primetals Technologies has been awarded a contract by Outokumpu Stainless USA to supply and install a 180-ton twin ladle furnace at its stainless steel production facility in Calvert, Alabama."

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