SSAB Americas

Austal USA has contracted SSAB Americas to supply steel for a group of steel-hulled towing, salvage and rescue ships being built under a $145 million U.S. Navy contract. The steel will be sourced from SSAB's facility in Mobile, Alabama.

SSAB Americas secured a contract to supply steel plate to Austal USA for the construction of US Navy ships, including towing, salvage, rescue and potentially combat vessels. Austal USA was awarded a $145 million construction contract from the US Navy in October.

Austal USA has contracted with SSAB Americas to provide steel for the construction of steel-hulled Towing, Salvage, and Rescue ships (T-ATS) for the U.S. Navy, supporting hundreds of jobs in Mobile, Alabama.

SSAB Americas is investing $69 million to expand its steel mill in Mobile County, Alabama, adding 54,000 ft2 and new equipment to increase quenched and tempered steel capacity, with 31 new jobs expected over three years.

SSAB Americas is investing $69 million to expand its steel operations in Mobile County, Alabama, adding 54,000 square feet and new equipment to increase production capacity for quenched and tempered steels. The company expects to add 31 employees over three years.